Reclamation Lead

Ascent Aviation Services • Marana, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ascent Aviation Services is hiring a Reclamation Lead to guide aircraft reclamation operations, including the careful and accurate removal of aircraft parts. The role provides hands-on leadership to mechanics and technicians and promotes safety, quality, teamwork, and operational efficiency. The company operates 24/7, and candidates must be flexible and willing to work any shift according to operational needs, including standard day, second, weekend, and 12-hour shifts. Work may be required at the company’s Marana, Arizona, and Tucson, Arizona, locations as business needs dictate.

The lead coordinates with Reclamation and Materials Supervisors to meet project milestones, customer deadlines, and turnaround times, and works with the Shipping Lead to ensure parts are properly prepared and protected for shipment. The position also backs up the Reclamation Supervisor as needed. Employees must follow company policies and government regulations, participate in safety education, report hazards and incidents, and take appropriate action when an accident or unsafe condition is observed.

The job involves extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking; frequent bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, balancing, and reaching above shoulder level; and occasional crawling, climbing, and handling loads up to 50 pounds unassisted. The role requires working in confined spaces and around moving machinery, with exposure to high-intensity noise, temperature extremes, electrical charges, radar waves, and materials identified on Safety Data Sheets. Required protective equipment includes goggles, safety glasses, face shields, ear protection, anti-static coveralls, gloves, safety harnesses, breathing equipment, and safety boots.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Current valid Arizona driver license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English, including following verbal and written instructions.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time-management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Thorough understanding of operations policies and practices.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods; frequently bend, stoop, squat, crouch, kneel, balance, and reach above shoulder level; and occasionally crawl, climb, lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds unassisted.
• Comfort working in confined spaces and around machinery, noise, temperature extremes, electrical charges, radar waves, and materials identified on Safety Data Sheets.
• Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity; corrected vision and hearing within the normal range.
• Willingness to be assigned to any shift based on operational needs.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead aircraft teardown operations, including cleaning, removing, and cataloging aircraft components.
• Provide hands-on direction, training, and mentorship to mechanics and technicians; assign daily work, maintain productivity, and foster a collaborative, safety-focused environment.
• Coordinate with Reclamation and Materials Supervisors to process removed components in line with project milestones, customer deadlines, and committed turnaround times.
• Coordinate with the Shipping Lead to ensure parts are labeled, packaged, palletized, and secured for shipment to prevent damage during handling and transportation.
• Perform and oversee structural, hydraulic, electrical, and powerplant system teardowns.
• Interpret and apply maintenance manuals, technical data, and specifications to reclamation activities and component removal methods.
• Document work accurately, including tagging parts, completing work cards, and submitting required reports to Reclamation leadership and Production Control.
• Enforce company policies, quality standards, and safety procedures while supporting operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as backup to the Reclamation Supervisor as needed.
• Perform duties in accordance with company policies and government regulations; participate in safety education, recognize and report hazards, and report errors, incidents, and accidents honestly.
• Notify a supervisor of corrective actions taken and promptly alert responders or supervision to accidents or incidents; take reasonable steps to prevent further injury or damage.
• Work at both Marana, Arizona, and Tucson, Arizona, locations as business needs dictate; perform additional duties assigned by department management.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• PTO eligibility for three weeks in the first year.
• Seven paid company holidays.
• Company-provided short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Development and career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED