Reclamation Supervisor

Reclamation Supervisor

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 excited to be interviewing for a Reclamation Supervisor – a key role for someone who loves aviation, the satisfaction of precise aircraft teardown, and the leadership responsibility of guiding a high-performing team. From coordinating teardown activities to ensuring top-notch documentation and safety, you'll be at the heart of our reclamation operations. If you're a natural problem-solver with strong aircraft systems knowledge and a passion for coaching and empowering others, this is your runway.

Guided by our core values of Respect, Safety, Quality, and Results, you'll help drive safe, efficient, and impactful operations that support our technicians, customers, and company mission. Ready to take the lead? Apply today!

• Supervise and coordinate aircraft dismantling operations.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, technical data, and company policies.
• Review schedules and estimate labor hours; adjust workflow to meet production goals.
• Review non-preplanned documents to identify tooling and labor requirements.
• Provide timely labor estimates for maintenance tasks within assigned scope.
• Verify that all removed aircraft parts/components have proper job, part, and serial number documentation.
• Maintain accurate time, labor, and production records.
• Secure customer approval for original and revised maintenance estimates.
• Ensure all required paperwork is complete, compliant, and properly signed.
• Provide orientation, training, and OJT; ensure training documentation is current.
• Interpret policies, enforce safety standards, and ensure quality requirements are met.
• Assign daily work, resolve job issues, and promote teamwork.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations and recommend personnel actions.
• Communicate aircraft turnover status, including incoming and outgoing aircraft.
• Coordinate with internal and external customers regarding project requirements.
• Perform duties of Production Controller or Project Manager as needed.
• Recommend improvements to productivity, efficiency, and cost control.
• Support off-site maintenance assignments when required.

• 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

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Effective time management with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Thorough understanding of operations policies, procedures, and industry best practices.
• Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively.

• Minimum of 2 years leadership, supervisory, or lead experience, preferably in aircraft maintenance.
• 2 Years of aviation management or related experience, or equivalent combination of training or education.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid FAA A&P License or Repairman certificate preferred.

• 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.

• The work location includes aircraft maintenance hangars, flightline, and the avionics shop.
• 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.

• 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.

• 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…