Heavy Maintenance Center Planner/Scheduler

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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. What You Will Do * 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. Learn More & Apply Now Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader. Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility. Requires theoretical to advanced knowledge of work area typically obtained through University Degree combined with experience. Practical knowledge of RTX projects, programs or systems with the ability to make enhancements and leverage in daily work. Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience. Engineering/Other Technical Positions:Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics(STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations. 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