Reclamation Supervisor

Ascent Aviation Services Corp.; Marana (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

PTO & holidays

Disability & life insurance

Career development

Job summary

Ascent Aviation Services Corp. in Marana, AZ is seeking a Reclamation Supervisor to lead aircraft dismantling operations and ensure FAA-compliant documentation. You will estimate labor, manage schedules, and supervise a high-performing team across teardown activities.

The role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and aviation experience; a high school diploma is required, FAA A&P preferred. Opportunities for career growth, benefits, and disability coverage are provided.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Supervision

Leadership

Organization

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

FAA A&P license preferred

Repairman certificate preferred

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Marana, AZ, US

It’s your career, give it wings!

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.

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?

DUTIES/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.

YOU WILL GET MORE THAN JUST COMPENSATION:

• 401K with Company Match
• 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 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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.

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.
• 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