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Who we are and where we are going:
Ascent Aviation Services is one of the largest aviation maintenance, repair, overhaul, storage and reclamation operations in the world. Our strength comes from our talented and professional employees who excel through teamwork and enthusiasm. Ascent Aviation Services continues to grow and are continually looking for motivated and career minded aviation professionals who will support our vision and goals.
We are actively interviewing qualified candidates for a Reclamations Manager position on our growing team. This role oversees all aspects of aircraft teardown, parts harvesting, documentation, compliance, and workflow coordination across our reclamations program. If you’re an experienced leader with a strong understanding of aircraft systems, parts handling, documentation, and operational management, we want to connect with you! Guided by our core values of Respect, Safety, Quality, and Results, you’ll ensure efficient, safe, and compliant reclamation operations that support internal and external stakeholders.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Act as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the product lifestyle.
- Introduce customers to key program personnel and define contacts for schedules, budget, and concerns.
- Provide daily progress updates, highlighting milestones, and address issues proactively.
- Clearly present labor, material, and cost estimates for customer approval.
- Establish and communicate critical paths to ensure alignment with timelines and objectives.
- Identify and mitigate constraints, escalating issues to directors when necessary.
- Oversee dismantling of aircraft and ensure compliance with company policies.
- Supervise review of non-preplanned documents to identify tooling and labor requirements
- Ensure valid documentation of job numbers, part numbers, and serial numbers for removed components.
- Monitor labor and material charges daily to ensure budget adherence.
- Review and validate invoicing details for accuracy and customer alignment.
- Ensure customer approval is obtained for original and revised maintenance estimates.
- Assign and manage workloads across departments for optimal resource utilization.
- Attend required meetings and report on project progress and customer feedback.
- Maintain accurate time and production records.
- Ensure completion of all required paperwork in compliance with regulations.
- Provide orientation and on-the-job training, including documenting training records.
- Enforce safety regulations, proper equipment uses, and quality standards.
- Promote teamwork and maintain communication within the department.
- Conduct performance evaluations and recommend personnel actions.
- Drive continuous improvement and process enhancements.
- Lead corrective actions and root cause analysis for assigned projects.
YOU WILL GET MORE THAN JUST COMPENSATION:
- 401K with Company Match
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- PTO - Eligible for 3 Weeks in your First Year, in Addition to 7 Paid Company Holidays
- Company-Provided Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- Development and Career Growth Opportunities
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Strong knowledge of aircraft teardown and reclamation processes, with the ability to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations.
- Ability to interpret technical documents and determine required labor, tooling, and resource needs.
- High attention to detail with accurate documentation skills, including traceability of parts, job numbers, and serial numbers.
- Strong financial and analytical skills to monitor labor, material usage, and project costs while ensuring budget alignment.
- Effective communicator with the ability to provide clear project updates, support customer interactions, and represent the department.
- Proven leadership skills including workload management, performance feedback, training, and team development.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- 3 -5 years of experience in Aircraft Maintenance with 3 years progressive supervisory experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline or equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
- Certification or experience in continuous improvement (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean Management) (Preferred)
- Bilingual in Spanish (Preferred)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
- Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, balancing, and reaching above shoulder level.
- Occasional crawling, kneeling, or balancing.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
- Corrected vision and hearing within normal range.:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- The work location includes aircraft maintenance hangars, flightline, and the avionics shop.
- Equipment operated includes personal protective equipment such as goggles, safety glasses, face shields, ear protection, apron, gloves, safety harness, and breathing equipment as required.
- Potential hazards include potential exposure to materials listed on Material Safety Data Sheets, high intensity noise levels, extreme changes in temperature, electrical charges and radar waves, and working around moving machinery.
OTHER DUTIES:
- May be required to work at both Marana, AZ and Tucson, AZ locations as business needs dictate.
- Additional duties may be assigned at the discretion of department management.
SMS REQUIREMENTS:
- Employees are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with company policies and government regulations. These rules are written in the interest of preserving the lives and the resources entrusted to each employee, and when the rules are violated, the risk of a mishap is usually increased.
- Employees shall participate in safety education programs and train to recognize hazards on the job and how to report them promptly. As a condition of employment, each member of Ascent Aviation agrees to report errors, incidents, and accidents honestly.
- An employee who observes an unsafe action or condition should bring it to the attention of supervisors and managers. Certain conditions may allow the employee to easily correct or condition a situation.
Ascent Aviation Services is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to making reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their job.
If you require any accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know. EEO/AA/F/M/VET/DIS
