Fleet Planner

CAE Inc; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Insurance

Telemedicine

EAP

Share Purchase Plan

RRSP

Pension Plan

Sabbatical

Parental Leave

Job summary

CAE is seeking a Savannah-based Fleet Planner to manage day-to-day training schedules, allocate instructors and simulators, and coordinate with Training Managers to satisfy client requirements.

You'll ensure regulatory compliance with NAA rules and CAE standards while optimizing resource utilization and supporting revenue retention. Travel for initial training may be required.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in aviation industry or related operational scheduling.
• Experience coordinating schedules, resources, or training activities in a regulated environment.
• Ability to interpret and apply regulations, policies, and procedural requirements.
• Willingness to travel out of state for initial training.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day planning and scheduling of client training activities.
• Allocate instructors, simulators, and training resources.
• Collaborate with Training Managers to align training with requirements.
• Ensure schedules comply with NAA regulations and CAE requirements.
• Communicate across Training Managers, Sales, and Fleet Planning.

Skills

Scheduling experience

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Our Customer Service & Sales team is at the forefront of delivering excellence. By managing relationships, leading proactive solutions, and elevating the client experience, every interaction makes a difference. Join us to grow your career and contribute to CAE’s global mission of enhancing safety and readiness.

Description CAE is seeking a Fleet Planner to join the team at the Savannah Training Center. This position is responsible for maintaining and executing the day-to-day planning and scheduling of client training activities while balancing customer requirements, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and employee resource allocation. Manage and execute daily client training schedules for assigned aircraft platforms. Schedule and coordinate instructor training activities, including booking, authorization tracking, qualification tracking, and resource allocation. Partner with Training Managers to ensure customer training requirements, course programs, employee resources, and booking information are accurate and aligned with operational needs. Collaborate with Training Managers to support the development and maintenance of course catalogs and ensure courses are accurately entered into scheduling systems. Allocate instructor, simulator, and training resources to support training delivery while balancing client needs, regulatory requirements, operational goals, and employee work-life considerations. Proactively identify scheduling challenges and develop alternative solutions to support training delivery and customer satisfaction. Monitor regulatory requirements and ensure training schedules comply with applicable National Aviation Authority (NAA) regulations and CAE requirements. Serve as the primary owner of the regulatory conflict resolution process related to training scheduling. Adapt schedules and resource assignments to address changing priorities, customer requests, cancellations, and employee absences. Communicate regularly with Training Managers, Sales, Customer Service, and Fleet Planning colleagues to address training requirements and scheduling needs. Identify opportunities to improve schedule utilization and operational efficiency while supporting revenue retention and customer satisfaction. Work independently as the Savannah-based Fleet Planner while collaborating with Fleet Planning teams across multiple locations. Occasionally provide coverage and support for Client Services Representative responsibilities, which may include front desk support when needed. Participate in initial training delivered at another CAE location, which may include travel to New Jersey or Dallas for several weeks.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2-5 years of aviation industry experience or experience in a related operational scheduling, planning, logistics, or training coordination environment.
• Experience coordinating schedules, resources, or training activities in a regulated environment.
• Ability to interpret and apply regulations, policies, and procedural requirements.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to changing business demands.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across functions and locations.
• Experience using scheduling, planning, or business systems.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to travel out of state for several weeks during initial training.
• Availability to work a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in aviation training operations, flight training, simulator scheduling, or related aviation environments.
• Knowledge of National Aviation Authority (NAA) regulations or comparable regulatory requirements.
• Experience coordinating instructor qualifications, training records, or certification tracking.
• Experience collaborating with customer-facing teams, sales organizations, or training management teams.
• Demonstrated ability to develop creative solutions to complex scheduling and resource allocation challenges.
• Experience supporting course catalog management or learning/training administration systems.
• Experience supporting course catalog management or learning/training administration systems.

Benefits

We have designed programs and policies that support employee well-being, professional growth, and work-life balance.

• Comprehensive group insurance program
• Telemedicine services
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (Group RRSP)
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Sabbatical leave (subject to eligibility)
• Enhanced parental leave benefits

About CAE

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

Position Type Regular Equal Opportunity Employer CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations should contact their recruiter at any point in the recruitment process. If you need assistance to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].

Data Privacy Privacy Statement | CAE As part of our process, we may use AI-supported tools to help review applications, with human decision-making at every step. CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted. Welcome to CAE! As a global leader in Civil Aviation and Defense & Security across 40 countries, we advance together as One CAE, fueled by thousands of passionate individuals operating in a culture where everyone can thrive. We hold ourselves accountable for building an inclusive community at every level, and our comprehensive benefits support you professionally and personally. Together, we are All For shaping a future where safety, sustainability, and inclusivity lead the way. Join us and be part of something bigger—where your impact reaches beyond CAE and helps shape the world of tomorrow.