Senior Production Planner | Pilatus Aircraft
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Senior Production Planner Aircraft Assembly & MRO
Launch Team
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USA
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This role goes beyond traditional production planning. It combines shopfloor production control, SAP-based order management, material prioritization, and day-to-day operational steering of an aircraft assembly line. Pilatus Aircraft USA Ltd is launching PC-12 final assembly in Sarasota, FL and seeks experienced assembly professionals for its Launch Team. After 6-12 months of training in Stans, Switzerland (from summer 2026), you return as a core expert, steering SAP-based production, materials, and operational ramp-up while mentoring new staff. We invite you to visit our website to learn more about this international opportunity: https://www.pilatus-aircraft.com/en/launch-team
What you do
Analyzes production specifications to define processes, tools, and staffing needs Prepares, releases, and controls SAP production work orders, including rework from quality, configuration changes Prioritizes critical and missing material with logistics, procurement, and disposition to protect schedule Develops operational strategies and provides engineering support to meet production and financial targets Learns Pilatus production control methods and SAP in Switzerland and transfers standards to Sarasota Supports digitalization and continuous improvement in production planning and control Operates as a coordination hub across functions, identifying risks early and driving data-based mitigation and problem-solving
What you bring
Technical or industrial education (e.g., industrial engineering, manufacturing, aviation, or comparable technical background) Minimum of 5 - 8 years of experience in production control, manufacturing planning, or shopfloor operations (aerospace or complex manufacturing environment preferred) Strong hands-on experience with ERP systems; SAP (S/4 or ECC) experience strongly preferred Proven experience in work order release, tracking and follow-up; material prioritization and shortage management; KPI-driven decision-making Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work fact-based and structured Confident communicator able to interface across functions and organizational levels Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
What we offer
Unique opportunity to help launch Pilatus' first US PC-12 assembly line International training assignment, cultural exchange, language training at Pilatus headquarters in Stans, Switzerland (approx. 6-12 months), including a comprehensive support package for the Switzerland assignment (details provided separately) Long-term career growth opportunities, including paths into Team Lead, Specialist or leadership roles as the program matures Competitive compensation, benefits, and retention incentives, including 11 paid holidays a year, plus 15 days of paid vacation time, and 6 days of paid sick/personal time to start with an increase to 20 days of paid vacation time after 5 years with Pilatus 90% of medical, dental, and vision premiums paid for single coverage and 80% for family coverage, averaging $9, 600 annually, and monthly health savings account (HSA) contributions totaling $2, 250 for single coverage and $3, 000 for family coverage annually 401(k) retirement plan matching up to 6% Life and long-term disability insurance premiums paid in full
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