Plans & Schedulers III

Amentum; Morningside (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Plans & Scheduler to support HQ USAF operational plans and safe air transportation for high-level personnel. The role focuses on aircraft scheduling, production control, MIS management, and documentation in a dynamic environment.

The position requires US citizenship, ability to obtain a secret clearance, and strong skills in MS Office, Project, and MIS, with prior plans and scheduling experience preferred. Compensation includes an hourly rate and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must be proficient in MS Office and Project.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills and be capable of working in a dynamic scheduling environment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of an aircraft plans and scheduling office.
• Coordinate aircraft scheduling and develop long-range, monthly, weekly and daily plans.
• Maintain Records and documentation for assigned equipment.
• Manage MIS and participate in inspections and phase flows.
• Represent maintenance in coordinating aircraft utilization and flying hour programs.

Skills

MS Office

Microsoft Project

MIS

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MIS system

Job description

The Plans & Scheduler is responsible for support of highly sensitive HQ USAF operational plans and safe air transportation for Cabinet Members, senior military leaders, and visiting foreign dignitaries.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the day-to-day operations of an aircraft Plans and Scheduling office in accordance with AFI 21- 101 and other applicable instructions in support of Executive Airlift Maintenance.
• Production Control responsibilities include the proper management, and training, of assigned aircraft production controllers to ensure that associated records and documentation are completed correctly and on time.
• Manages and coordinates aircraft scheduling.
• Develops operational and maintenance scheduling requirements for all assigned aerospace vehicles, engines, and related support equipment into long range, quarterly, monthly, weekly and daily plans to make efficient use of resources.
• Attends required meetings.
• Ensures the Production Superintendent and Maintenance Supervision are advised of maintenance capability, problem areas, and adherence to production schedules.
• Represents Maintenance Supervision in coordinating aircraft and equipment utilization, sortie rates and flying hour program with Operations.
• Acts as the aircraft scheduling focal point for the 89th Airlift Wing Maintenance Operations Center (MOC), 89th Operations Group Current Operations Offices, and the 1st and 99th Airlift Squadrons. Prepares, coordinates, and conducts monthly briefings with the office of the Vice Chief of Staff for Air Missions (CVAMS) to ensure maintenance and operation requirements are met.
• Manages, develops, and schedules in the Maintenance Information System (MIS) the inspection work packages for major, intermediate level, and scheduled inspections such as aircraft phases; schedules and conducts pre- and post-inspection meetings for Phase. Manages the aircraft phase flow.
• Documentation Responsibilities include Maintaining the Aircraft Jacket File; receives, transfers, inspects, files, and updates active and inactive historical documents for assigned equipment.
• Manages and performs Configuration Management; validates suspense and verifies correct parts are installed in the proper configuration on assigned aircraft.
• Manages, and performs the Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO), Time Change (TCI) and Special Inspection (SI) Programs; orders required parts/kits, forecasts, schedules and monitors accomplishment, conducts document reviews, chairs required meetings.
• Manages and maintains the Job Standard Master Listing (JSML) for TCI’s, SI’s, and for profiles listed in the applicable technical order.
• Aerospace Vehicle Distribution Officer (AVDO) Responsibilities include: Managing the number of assigned, possessed and available aircraft, submits reports to Higher Headquarters as required.
• Manages and coordinates the depot program with depot and other agencies to ensure on time input/return from depot maintenance.
• Reviews all aircraft debriefs via MIS and aircraft utilization reports, verifies correct flying hour data is correctly accounted for/updated, reconciles the monthly/yearly flying hour program with Debrief and Operations.
• Practices good housekeeping and safety at all times.
• Performs other duties related to occupational field as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of a High School Diploma or GED is required

• Must be proficient in personal computer use to include a working knowledge of MS Office and Project.
• Must have a strong working knowledge of MIS.
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills and be capable of working in an exceptionally dynamic scheduling environment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain the clearance.

Preferred Requirements:

• Prefer ten (10) years’ experience in plans, scheduling and documentation functions.
• First- hand experience with 316th Wing / 89th Airlift Wing aircraft scheduling is highly preferrable.

Compensation and Benefits

HIRING HOURLY RANGE: $45.86

• This position includes a competitive benefits package. For more detailed information on our Benefits and what it is like to work for Amentum: please visit our careers site: www.amentumcareers.com

Compensation Details:

45.86

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

08/06/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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