F-16 Master Planner - DEFENSE
JOB TITLE: F-16 Master Planner - DEFENSE
LOCATION: Fort Worth, TX
PAY RATE: $100-150/hour
We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.
Job Details:
Job Type: Contract (12 months with potential for extension)
Security Requirement: Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier
Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.
Qualifying Questions:
Are you a U.S. person as defined under ITAR regulations?
Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?
Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?
Summary:
Provide planning and scheduling support across the Aeronautics Line of Business programs
Assist in the development and maintenance of the Program Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
Support proposal schedule development, Sustainment planning, and Statement of Work (SOW) and Basis of Estimate (BOE) development
Advise Program Management of contractual impacts, critical events, and factors affecting cost or delivery
Ensure communication and cross-coordination with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)
Apply Critical Path Methodology (CPM) in schedule network development and analysis
Develop and refine Earned Value Management (EVM) knowledge and application
Collaborate across engineering, procurement, contracts, business management, and production organizations
Prepare status reports, metrics, and presentations as required
Demonstrate strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Perform additional planning and scheduling responsibilities as assigned
Requirements:
Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
Experience using Deltek Open Plan
Critical Path Scheduling methodology experience
Program Master Scheduling experience
Aerospace/Aviation experience (preferred)
Demonstrated hands-on Program Planning and Scheduling experience
Self-starter with the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Must be a U.S. Citizen (as defined by ITAR).
Desired Skills:
Microsoft Project experience
Milestones Professional experience
Proposal planning expertise
Demonstrated Earned Value Management System (EVMS) experience
Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development and maintenance experience
Previous Aeronautics experience
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; ability to lead meetings and reviews
Ability to interpret schedule requirements and document them effectively
Understanding of Earned Value principles to ensure executable proposals
Flexibility to support multiple assignments and collaborate with planners, schedulers, and internal stakeholders
About Us:
The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.
As trusted partners to major aerospace OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with opportunities to grow and excel in the aviation and aerospace industries.
Eligibility Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) to comply with ITAR regulations.
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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