JOB TITLE: Aviation Project Planner
LOCATION: Littleton, CO
PAY RATE: Up to $60/hour
We are a national staffing agency partnering with top-tier aerospace and defense companies, and were seeking first-class employees to join our clients teams!
Job Details:
Contract Length: 12 months (with potential extension)
Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)
Perks: Bonus potential + Priority as a Tier 1 supplier
Opportunities: Thousands of openings nationwide
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:
Develop compliant Integrated Program Schedules aligned with contractual scope, budget, resources, and program strategy
Provide time-phased critical path analysis and actionable planning data
Identify and resolve execution conflicts using predictive schedule analytics
Track, monitor, and status all program commitments
Prepare planning artifacts for proposals and solicitations
Act as the planning integrator between program management, senior leadership, and the customer
Ensure vertical and horizontal integration of schedules and cost/schedule alignment
Model and measure risk/opportunity impact on baseline schedules and perform schedule risk assessments
Use performance and health metrics to recommend improvements
Requirements:
8 10 years of experience in program planning/scheduling
Proficiency in Earned Value Management (EVM)
Ability to perform critical path and risk analyses
Strong communication and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills
Agile and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
Effective verbal, written, and presentation skills
Previous experience with Space programs
Proficiency in tools: Microsoft Project Server, Open Plan, Acumen, OnePager Pro
Understanding of spacecraft/satellite program lifecycle
Familiarity with Program Performance Management Process
Experience integrating cost and schedule
Prior team leadership experience
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
High attention to detail with strong follow-through
Self-starter with minimal oversight
Flexible and proactive in proposal support
Strong interpersonal, relationship-building, and influencing skills
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making under pressure
Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).
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:
U.S. Citizenship is required under ITAR regulations. A U.S. person is defined as a lawful permanent resident or a protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense
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