About Bridger Aerospace
Bridger provides aerial wildfire surveillance, relief and suppression, and aerial firefighting services using next-generation technology and environmentally friendly and sustainable firefighting methods primarily throughout the United States and Canada, as well as airframe modification and integration solutions for governmental and commercial customers. Our mission is to save lives, property and habitats threatened by wildfires, leveraging our high-quality team, specialized aircraft and innovative use of technology and data. We are meeting an underserved and growing need for next-generation full-service aerial firefighting platforms.
About the Role
The Master Planner is responsible for developing and managing integrated master schedules that align operational priorities, aircraft maintenance requirements, engineering activities, manufacturing timelines, material availability, and workforce capacity. This individual will serve as a central coordination point across multiple departments to ensure schedules are achievable; risks are identified early, and operational objectives are met.
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning & Scheduling
Develop and maintain integrated master schedules across operational, maintenance, engineering, and production activities
Coordinate planning timelines to support aircraft readiness, modification programs, inspections, and operational deployments
Balance labor, material, tooling, facility, and aircraft availability constraints
Monitor schedule performance and identify risks, delays, and recovery plans
Support long-range capacity planning and operational forecasting
Cross-Functional Coordination
Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, and Program Management teams to align priorities
Lead recurring planning and scheduling meetings with key stakeholders
Communicate schedule impacts, critical path items, and operational risks to leadership
Ensure alignment between procurement timelines, inventory availability, and scheduled work
Production & Maintenance Planning
Build and manage detailed work schedules for aircraft maintenance, modification, and manufacturing activities
Track work order status, labor utilization, material shortages, and milestone completion
Support prioritization of competing operational and maintenance demands
Assist with developing standardized planning processes and reporting metrics
Reporting & Analytics
Develop dashboards, reports, and KPIs related to schedule adherence, resource utilization, aircraft downtime, and operational efficiency
Analyze planning data to improve forecasting accuracy and operational execution
Support leadership with scenario planning and operational decision-making
Continuous Improvement
Identify process improvement opportunities within planning, scheduling, and operational workflows
Support implementation of ERP/MRP systems, planning tools, and operational best practices
Drive standardization and scalability across planning functions
Operational Excellence
Monitor project performance through regular status reviews and corrective action planning.
Champion process improvements to streamline execution and increase agility.
Ensure compliance with customer requirements, industry standards, and internal policies.
Job Requirements and Qualifications:
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Aviation Management, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations
Management, or related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience in master planning, production planning, maintenance planning, or program scheduling
Experience in aerospace, aviation, manufacturing, defense, or other highly operational industries
Strong understanding of scheduling methodologies, resource planning, and operational coordination
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and planning/reporting systems
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic operational environment
Preferred
Experience supporting aircraft maintenance or aerospace manufacturing environments
Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems
Knowledge of FAA-regulated operational environments
Experience with project scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, or similar platforms
APICS, PMP, or related certifications preferred
Benefits and Perks:
Industry competitive compensation package
Company performance-based bonus plan
Equity stock-based compensation package
Employer-funded comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents.
401k with company match
Employer-funded life and disability insurance coverage
Heath Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care FSA options
This position is subject to pre-employment background check. Additionally, this position requires attainment of an AOA Badge issued by Bozeman-Yellowstone Int'l Airport.
Bridger Aerospace Group Holdings and its family of companies does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal or state law in matters of employment, promotion, services or activities it operates.