Aviation Reclamation Lead

ADP, Inc.; Marana (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with match

PTO 3 weeks + holidays

Disability insurance

Career growth

Job summary

Ascent Aviation Services in Marana, AZ is seeking a Reclamation Supervisor to lead teardown operations and guide a high-performing team. You will ensure safety, quality, and accurate documentation while driving efficient workflows for aircraft reclamation projects.

The role emphasizes leadership, aviation knowledge, and coaching others, with responsibilities spanning labor estimation, paperwork, and customer coordination across Marana and Tucson locations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years leadership or supervisory experience in aircraft maintenance.
• 2 years aviation management or related experience, or equivalent training/education.
• High school diploma or equivalent; FAA A&P preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Analytical thinking

Policy compliance

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma

FAA A&P License

Job description

Ascent Aviation Services in Marana, AZ is seeking a Reclamation Supervisor to lead teardown operations and guide a high-performing team. You will ensure safety, quality, and accurate documentation while driving efficient workflows for aircraft reclamation projects.

The role emphasizes leadership, aviation knowledge, and coaching others, with responsibilities spanning labor estimation, paperwork, and customer coordination across Marana and Tucson locations.