Senior Aircraft Scheduling & Maintenance Planner

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Fort Smith, AR seeks an experienced scheduler to support the F-35 maintenance operation. You will plan and maintain flight schedules, manage CMMS workflows, and coordinate with maintenance and logistics teams to keep aircraft available and mission-capable.

Responsibilities include supervising schedule accuracy, enforcing safety and housekeeping standards, and training ICS staff. The role requires agility across shifts and strong communication with field teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with Aircraft Scheduling/Records Management, Configuration Control, Maintenance Information Systems, Tool and FOD, Training, Safety, Security, Hazardous Waste Management or Supply Chain Management.
• F-35 or Fifth generation aircraft maintenance experience.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to lead a diverse workforce.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to develop/present formal briefings.

Responsibilities

• Develops the weekly/monthly flying and maintenance schedule; manages PAIRS, TCTD, and MOD activities.
• Correct CMMS, EEL, and BOM issues; draft and monitor ARs related to CM, EEL, BOM.
• Review CMMS entries for completeness; coordinate with Aircraft Manager and Supervisor.
• Maintain Beacon Management System; perform other duties as assigned by leadership.
• Provide On-The-Job Training to ICS team; analyze data, maintain records and safety practices.
• Capable of working 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shifts as required.

Skills

Aircraft Scheduling

ALIS experience

Maintenance operations

Maintenance controller operations

Verbal and written communication

Lead diverse workforce

Microsoft Office

Briefings and presentations

Operations planning

Work scheduling

Tools

ALIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lockheed Martin in Fort Smith, AR seeks an experienced scheduler to support the F-35 maintenance operation. You will plan and maintain flight schedules, manage CMMS workflows, and coordinate with maintenance and logistics teams to keep aircraft available and mission-capable.

Responsibilities include supervising schedule accuracy, enforcing safety and housekeeping standards, and training ICS staff. The role requires agility across shifts and strong communication with field teams.