F-35 Scheduler - Miramar, CA

The Squadron Scheduler reports to the Training Operations Manager and Operations Officer and is responsible for coordinating the scheduling efforts of applicable student, active-duty instructors, and contractor instructor training events as directed by each syllabus and squadron training requirements. The Scheduler coordinates efforts with the Training Operations Manager, appropriate Lead Instructor, and active-duty scheduling personnel. The schedules include projections of aircraft and simulator availability, known key personnel absences, instructor qualifications, and other items that might impact student or instructor requirements. The longer-range projections are updated as changes occur and are the basis for the daily academic schedules, training device schedules, and the flying schedules. The Lead Instructor will review scheduling products relative to impact on contractor personnel. To ensure compliance with requirements and procedures, scheduling products are reviewed and approved by squadron scheduling personnel prior to publication. Tasks include data and syllabus processing, tracking, documenting, scheduling and generating routine reports to include daily/weekly/monthly metrics. Scheduler will also plan and coordinate airspace and ranges available to facilitate F-35 pilot training. The successful candidate will work closely with other members of the training team to fulfill F-35 training objectives. The successful candidate will implement, and support F-35 Program initiatives, programs and policies as directed.This position has a wage range of $81,000 to $85,000.

Key Responsibilities:

• Scheduler will flow the monthly and weekly schedules and develop syllabus scheduling shells in support of student throughput.
• Assist the squadron operations department with documentation and tracking of all students, instructor, and appropriate training events.
• Prepare and publish training reports, attend training meetings, and assist in planning training activities.
• Consolidate corrected flight schedules and provide metrics as directed.
• Be proficient in applicable scheduling tools utilized by squadron personnel.
• Be thoroughly familiar with all training and readiness syllabi, standard operating procedures, and local guidance related to scheduling and training for students and instructors.
• Will be proficient and knowledgeable with Standard Operating Procedures as well as applicable safety and scheduling publications.
• Will be assigned to duties in the squadron scheduling department and will be prepared to assume duties in the Pilot Training Center.
• Will build Daily and Future Ops schedules.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet customer requirements.
• Must be proficient in the content and use of the F-35B T&R Manual and local computerized scheduling programs, provide training, orientation and assistance to newly hired personnel as required.
• Coordinate allocation of range and airspace time with appropriate agencies.
• Additional duties and related responsibilities as identified and assigned.

Required Qualifications/Experience: 

Candidate must meet the following basic requirements:

• Must be willing to support flexible work hours to align with customer operational schedule.
• Position may require candidate to participate in deployed operations to support customer requirements.
• Strong, proven verbal communication skills.
• Basic MS Office suite skills.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.

Security Responsibilities

• Candidates must have an active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Must be able to attain and maintain F-35 Special Access Program (SAP) access.

Language Skills

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must have the ability to read, analyze, and interpret the complex word and technical documents/diagrams.
• Must be able to effectively communicate orally and in writing and work effectively as part of a team.

Reasoning Ability and Mathematical Skills

• Must be able to analyze problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• An ability to interpret complex customer requirements and attitudes from verbal, non-verbal, and written communication is desirable.
• Must be able to calculate figures and numbers, and percentages and be able to draw and interpret graphs.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and drawings.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The work environment and physical characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift and/or move at least 50 pounds.
• Must be able to walk and/or climb stairs and ladders.
• Must be able to accommodate confined spaces.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, and crawl on top or under equipment.
• Must be able to detect odors, noises, bangs, etc., or other sounds to detect discrepancies of malfunctioning equipment.
• Must be able to distinguish colors.
• Must be able to perform Domestic and International travel as required.
• Shop floor environment.
• Will be working in areas with risk of injury from electrical applications, moving mechanical parts, hydraulic, or pneumatic systems under pressure and electrical motion systems.
• May be exposed to conditions of extreme heat, airborne particles, and loud noises.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.