Squadron Aircrew Scheduler

The Rockhill Group; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rockhill Group seeks an experienced Squadron Aircrew Scheduler to manage dynamic flight, ground, and simulator training schedules in a high-tempo DoD environment at Dyess AFB, TX. You will coordinate with training officers, ARM, UDMs, and operations to ensure currency, progression, and upgrades while maintaining mission coverage.

Responsibilities include building schedules in Patriot Excalibur (PEX) or similar systems, deconflicting aircrew availability and coordinating maintenance,

Qualifications

• Active SECRET clearance or eligibility to obtain one.
• Minimum of two years as a squadron aircrew scheduler.
• Minimum of two years of experience with Patriot Excalibur (PEX) or similar scheduling system.
• Experience in a U.S. DoD flying squadron, group, or wing environment.
• Proficient in MS Office and familiarity with NIPR/SIPR networks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with training officers, ARM, UDMs, and Operations Officers to build schedules meeting currency, progression and upgrade standards.
• Create daily, weekly and monthly flight/ground/academic/simulator schedules using PEX or similar databases.
• Deconflict aircrew availability considering leave, TDY, and mission taskings to mitigate ORM.
• Coordinate aircraft and equipment availability with Maintenance; deconflict airspace, ranges, exercise taskings and tanker support with Wing/headquarters.
• Facilitate rapid last-minute schedule changes due to maintenance, weather, or constraints while maintaining mission coverage.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Tools

Patriot Excalibur (PEX)

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Job Title

Location

Dyess AFB, TX - Dyess, 79607 US (Primary)

Category

Operations

Job Description

Responsible for managing dynamic short- and long-range flight, ground, and simulator training schedules in high-tempo operational environments. Key duties include:

• Coordinate with training officers, Aviation Resource Management (ARM), Unit Deployment Managers (UDMs), and Operations Officers (DO) to build schedules satisfying currency, progression, and upgrade standards.
• Build daily, weekly, and monthly flight/ground/academic/simulator schedules using Patriot Excalibur (PEX) or proprietary database systems.
• Deconflict aircrew availability taking into account leave, medical appointments, temporary duty (TDY), and operational taskings; schedule based on aircrew experience levels to mitigate Operational Risk Management (ORM).
• Coordinate aircraft and equipment availability with Maintenance; deconflict airspace, ranges, exercise taskings (e.g., RED FLAG, GREEN FLAG, Weapons School), and tanker support with Wing/higher headquarters.
• Facilitate rapid last-minute schedule changes due to maintenance, weather, or operational constraints while maintaining full mission coverage.

Security Clearance:

• Must possess an active SECRET clearance (or a previously held SECRET clearance that has expired without being revoked/compromised).
• Candidates without an active clearance may be considered on a case-by-case basis if eligible to immediately receive a SECRET clearance and submit required paperwork.
• Candidates must be eligible for unescorted access to base restricted areas, Common Access Card (CAC) issuance, National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI), and RESTRICTED DATA (RD) access as specified in DD Form 254.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working as a squadron aircrew scheduler.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience working with Patriot Excalibur (PEX) or a similar proprietary aircrew scheduling system.
• Demonstrated experience working within a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) military flying squadron, group, or wing environment.
• Proficient in standard office software suite (Microsoft Access, Excel, SharePoint, Teams) and familiarity with NIPR/SIPR military IT networks.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills suitable for executive briefings, leadership status reports, and multi-agency coordination.