Mission Operations Scheduler

Also called: Operations Coordinator

Builds and updates the schedules for ground station passes, shifts, and mission events.

A day in the life

You juggle requests from five satellite teams for the same antenna time, publish the plan, and rebook it all when a launch slips.

Pay over a career

Starting

$36k

Typical

$48k

High

$66k

Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.

Training

High school diploma, about 1 year after high school. High school diploma or associate degree; detail-oriented.

Ways in: On-the-job training, 2-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.

Outlook

Growing slowly (about 0% over 10 years).

Will it last? Our AI estimate

High risk for 10 years. AI scheduling software builds pass and shift plans automatically, so few new scheduler jobs are expected.

Start now, in high school

Classes: Algebra, Computer science, Business, Geography.

• Learn Excel or Google Sheets
• Schedule events for a club or team
• Join FBLA

Official data: O*NET occupation 43-5061.

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