Reclamation Lead

Job Description

Job Description

It is 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.

Join Our Team as a Reclamations Lead!  Are you a detail-driven professional with aircraft maintenance experience? Do you take pride in precision, teamwork, and leadership? We’re looking for a Reclamations Lead to guide our team in the careful and accurate removal of aircraft parts. In this role, you’ll lead by example, ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational efficiency. We’re seeking someone who embodies our core values of Respect, Safety, Quality, and Results —and thrives in a collaborative, professional environment.

As a 24/7 operation, we have openings across all shifts—including standard day shifts, 2nd shift, weekend shifts, and 12-hour shifts. Candidates must be flexible and willing to be assigned to any shift based on operational needs.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Effectively leads aircraft teardown operations, including cleaning, removing, and cataloging aircraft components. 
• Provides hands-on direction, training, and mentorship to mechanics and technicians while assigning daily work, maintaining productivity, and fostering a collaborative, safety-focused environment.
• Coordinates with Reclamation and Materials Supervisors to ensure removed components are processed and prepared in alignment with project milestones, customer deadlines, and committed turnaround times.
• Coordinates closely with the Shipping Lead to ensure parts are properly labeled, packaged, palletized, and secured for shipment, including appropriate strapping and protection to prevent damage during handling and transportation.
• Performs and oversees structural, hydraulic, electrical, and powerplant system teardowns.
• Interprets and applies applicable maintenance manuals, technical data, and specifications to guide reclamation activities and component removal methods.
• Ensures work is accurately documented, including proper tagging of parts, completion of work cards, and required reporting to Reclamation leadership and Production Control.
• Enforces company policies, quality standards, and safety procedures while supporting operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Acts as backup to the Reclamation Supervisor as needed.

YOU WILL GET MORE THAN JUST COMPENSTATION:

• 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: 

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Thorough understanding of operations policies and practices.
• Current valid Arizona driver license, with a clean driving record

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred. 
• 1 year aircraft maintenance experience 
• Ability to read, write, and understand English, including following verbal and written instructions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, kneeling, balancing, and reaching above shoulder level.
• Occasional crawling, climbing, lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Comfortable with confined spaces.
• Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
• Corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED: 

• Aircraft ground servicing equipment
• Tugs 
• Trucks 
• Scissor decks & Man Lifts (Boom lifts)
• Service carts
• Hand tools

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Exposure to high-intensity noise levels
• Exposure to extreme changes in temperature
• Exposure to materials identified on Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
• Working around moving machinery
• Confined space entry (i.e. aircraft fuel tank)
• Potential Hazards: Exposure to high intensity noise levels, extreme changes in temperature, electrical charges and radar waves, materials identified on Safety Data Sheets, working around moving machinery.
• Protective Equipment Required: Goggles, safety glasses, face shields, ear protection, anti-static coveralls, gloves, safety harnesses, breathing equipment, safety boots.

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. Job functions may vary due to irregular working conditions or multiple shift positions.  

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. 
• Any 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 a condition or situation. 
• In all cases, the employee must notify his/her supervisor of any actions taken by the employee. The first employee to observe an accident or incident should take immediate action to alert appropriate responders/supervision and to take reasonable steps to prevent further injury, or damage. 

Ascent Aviation Services is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to making reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their job. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know. EEO/AA/F/M/VET/DIS