Master Scheduler

Founded in 1953, Aerosonic has grown to be a leader in aviation instrumentation and avionics equipment – including air data systems, standby displays, digital and mechanical standby instruments, sensors and probes. Our customers include the major manufacturers of today’s civil, military and business fixed wing and rotorcraft platforms as well as all branches of the US military forces.  We are located in Clearwater, FL  and do not offer hybrid or remote work - all employees must be a U.S. Person.

Why Join Us?

• Impact: Contribute to products that support critical aircraft performance and safety.
• Rewards: Competitive salary and recognition for quality, expertise, and results.
• Growth: Expand technical skills through training, mentorship, and career development.
• Culture: Collaborate with dedicated professionals who value teamwork and excellence.
• Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k) with match, profit sharing plan and more

Job Summary

The Master Scheduler will oversee, maintain and adjust production planning schedules to meet customer requirements while optimizing available factory capacity and inventory levels.

Develop the master schedule necessary to meet external customer delivery requirements and internal customer revenue targets.

Review Sales inquiries/orders to determine schedule and commit ship dates based on lead-times, capacity and material availability. Advises management of the same.

Overseeing the release of in-process component and assembly jobs and identifies obstacles preventing timely releases.

Reviews forecast changes with Sales and Business Unit Managers, advising the VP of Operations on adjustments, capacity issues and shortages.

Consults directly with MFG Engineers and Production Managers to identify opportunities, problems and bottlenecks.

Confer with Production Managers, Cell Leaders, Buyers/Planners and other support functions to prioritize and expedite parts and to determine the progress of work and completion dates.

Reviews Engineering Change Notices (ECN) to ensure all components and assemblies are updated per current work instructions.

Reviews and updates planning work instructions and policies related to the planning group.

  Education/Previous Experience

Bachelor’s degree required; Business or Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering is preferred.

3-5 yrs of progressive experience in manufacturing, production planning, master scheduling or shop scheduling in a job shop, make-to-order and /or machining environment.

Thorough knowledge of principles, procedures and practices of production planning, master scheduling and manufacturing processes.

Must be detail-oriented and have excellent analytical, critical thinking skills.

Organizational skills; excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills along with the ability to work with all levels of personnel in a team environment.

Must be able to work with ITAR products and related data without restriction.

 The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performance by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

 This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8. U.S.C.1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology.  Aerosonic will require proof status before employment.

 Aerosonic provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.  Further, the company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants and employees are treated fairly during employment without regard to any of these characteristics.  Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.  Personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.  Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.