Heavy Maintenance Center Planner/Scheduler

Pratt & Whitney; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Oklahoma City Heavy Maintenance Center seeks an experienced Planner/Scheduler to enable efficient disassembly, repair and assembly of gas‑turbine engines. You will align customer requirements with production plans and daily shop‑floor execution to meet delivery goals.

You will load engine data into SAP, manage WIP, monitor metrics, and coordinate with operations, materials, and quality. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree, or Bachelor’s with 2+ years of relevant experience, or Associate’s with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• U.S. citizenship required due to program/contract access.
• Background check and drug screening to receive base access.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily short-/long-term (30/60/90‑day) planning and scheduling of engines and modules.
• Load customer engine data into SAP and maintain configuration accuracy.
• Plan inductions, manage WIP levels, and update status boards and tools.
• Monitor gated metrics, identify schedule risks, and communicate impacts to operations.
• Request, load, and track customer funding for maintenance activities.
• Facilitate cross‑functional communication at shop floors and with partner schedulers.
• Work with fleet management, engine managers, configuration management, and customers to validate maintenance levels.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives; maintain standard work and procedures.
• Attend daily production meetings and ensure schedule requirements are communicated.
• Perform other related functions or support other MRO production lines as required.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Master’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Location: US-OK-TINKER-AFB-CUST ~ 3001 Staff Dr ~ TINKER AFB (External Site)

Date Posted: 2026-08-20

Country: United States of America

Location: US-OK-TINKER-AFB-CUST ~ 3001 Staff Dr ~ TINKER AFB (External Site)

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world‑class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Job Description

The Pratt & Whitney Oklahoma City Heavy Maintenance Center (HMC) Planner/Scheduler (PS) will provide comprehensive planning, scheduling, and workscope integration support to enable the effective disassembly, repair, and assembly of gas‑turbine engines at the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility. This role ensures alignment between customer requirements, production plans, configuration control, and daily shop‑floor execution to meet delivery goals.

• Provide daily short‑/long‑term (30/60/90‑day) planning and scheduling of engines and modules, ensuring alignment with production schedules and customer requirements.
• Load customer engine data into SAP and maintain configuration accuracy.
• Plan inductions, manage work‑in‑process (WIP) levels, and update all relevant production status boards and communication tools.
• Monitor gated metrics, identify schedule risks, and communicate impacts to operations, materials, and quality.
• Request, load, and track customer funding for maintenance activities.
• Facilitate cross‑functional communication at the shop‑floor level and with partner schedulers to ensure priorities are clearly understood and effectively executed.
• Work with fleet management, engine managers, configuration management, and customer representatives to validate maintenance levels, modifications, and configuration control.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives; maintain and apply robust standard work and desktop procedures.
• Attend daily production meetings and ensure schedule requirements are communicated across the public/private partnership.
• Perform any other related functions or support other MRO production lines as required by management to ensure enterprise success.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Master’s degree, OR
• Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, OR
• Associate’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience/training may be considered.

U.S. Citizenship Required Due To Program/contract Access Requirements.

Background check required. Must pass a criminal history check and drug screening to receive base access.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint, Visio).

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work 1st shift (0700–1600) and additional hours (early/late overtime, weekends) as necessary; may be required to respond to inquiries during off‑hours.

Demonstrated commitment to Environmental, Health, and Safety regulations and best practices.

Ability to work effectively in cross‑functional teams with limited supervision.

Ability to maintain data integrity while using databases or other data systems.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with enterprise resource planning systems such as SAP.
• Operational experience within an MRO engine facility.
• Process or manufacturing experience on gas‑turbine engines.
• Knowledge and experience with configuration control.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in‑person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on‑site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.