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The Master Scheduler is responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for a site, value stream, or key program within an Aerospace and Defense (A&D) environment. This role ensures the alignment of customer demand, internal capacity, material availability, and inventory targets across long- and short-term planning horizons. Operating at the intersection of planning, execution, and program management, the Master Scheduler plays a critical role in achieving on-time delivery, revenue goals, and customer satisfaction—while maintaining compliance with strict regulatory and contractual standards. 

Success in This Role Looks Like: 

Accurate, stable, and achievable production schedules that support both delivery and revenue targets 

Seamless collaboration between Demand Planning, Operations, Engineering, and Program Teams 

Strong control over exceptions, with proactive resolution of constraints and customer risks 

Compliance with all regulatory and quality requirements 

What You Will Do 

• Create and maintain an 18-month rolling Master Production Schedule based on demand forecasts, firm orders, and internal requirements 
• Translate customer demand into executable production plans, balancing constraints such as capacity, labor, and materials 
• Establish and manage the MPS supply load across all value streams and programs 
• Own the supply plan and ensure alignment with the demand plan and financial targets 
• Support the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP/S&OP) process by providing accurate, timely, and feasible schedules 
• Perform long-term capacity-to-build (CTB) analysis and scenario planning for pull-ins, customer commits, and late changes 
• Partner with Demand Planners to reconcile commit/request gaps and recommend changes to output plans 
• Define and manage product fulfillment strategies, inventory targets, and stocking policies for finished goods. 
• Conduct target stock analysis and drive finished goods availability in line with program and business objectives. 
• Support both revenue and non-revenue requirements (e.g., spares, rework, test inventory). 
• Monitor and respond to schedule exceptions such as material shortages, engineering changes, ECOs, and quality holds 
• Own short lead time simulations, supply recovery planning, and updates to the schedule based on real-time constraints 
• Coordinate with Engineering and Configuration Management to integrate ECOs, ECPs, and NPI builds into the master schedule 
• Track and report key KPIs including Schedule Adherence, Schedule Attainment, On-Time Delivery (OTD), and inventory accuracy 
• Support leadership reporting on output plans (quantity/dollars) and deviations from the business plan, production plan, and shipment targets 
•  Partner with Supply Chain and Procurement to ensure material availability aligns with the schedule 
• Act as a key liaison between Operations, Program Management, Engineering, Finance, and Contracts teams 
• Provide accurate Estimated Completion Dates (ECDs) and maintain communication with stakeholders regarding schedule changes or risks 
• Participate in customer reviews, program meetings, and Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) 
• Ensure all scheduling activities are compliant with ITAR, FAR/DFARS, AS9100, and internal quality procedures 
• Maintain audit-ready schedule history and documentation to support DCMA, government, and customer audits 

Qualifications You Must Have 

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience 
• Experience in production scheduling, supply planning, or operations in an Aerospace & Defense or complex manufacturing environment 
• Strong understanding of MRP, MPS, and SIOP principles 
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, IFS) and advanced planning tools 

Qualifications We Prefer 

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Business, Engineering, or related field 
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills 
• APICS/ASCM certification (CPIM, CSCP) 
• Experience with program-based manufacturing and contract deliverables 
• Strong working knowledge of configuration management and engineering change control 
• Proficiency in tools like Power BI, Tableau, Excel (pivot tables, data modeling) 

What We Offer Benefits  

Some of our competitive benefits packages include:  

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees 
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option 
• Tuition reimbursement program 
• Student Loan Repayment Program 
• Life insurance and disability coverage 
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection 
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits 
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning 
• Adoption Assistance          
• Autism Benefit 
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions 
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program 
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits 
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services 
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program 
• And more!  

Maybe eligible for relocation 

Learn More & Apply Now! 

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be.

Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customers succeed today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today. 

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide. 

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.  

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. 

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibilities. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.  

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day. 

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 112,000 USD - 224,000 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.

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