Interiors Lead

Overview

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 seeking a Lead Interiors Technician
. The Lead Interiors Technician supports aircraft maintenance by restoring, repairing, and installing interior components to meet regulatory and customer expectations.

As a 24/7 operation, we have openings across all shifts, including days, evenings, weekends, and 12-hour schedules. Candidates must be flexible and willing to work any shift based on operational needs. Overtime—both scheduled and unscheduled, including holidays—may also be required.

• Ensures that all work performed complies with applicable technical data, FAA regulations and Ascent Aviation policies and procedures.
• Works closely with immediate supervisor as well as Production Control to keep them informed on actual work progress in areas of responsibility.
• Reviews non-preplanned documents to identify methods of repair and/or replacement identifying necessary parts, materials and tooling requirements and provides timely estimates for all maintenance on non-preplanned documents within scope of responsibility.
• Ensures that all aircraft parts/components removed from an aircraft in work, that are to be routed to Technical Services, are documented by a valid job number and that the work scope is properly identified.
• Responsible for the proper execution of parts tags attached to repairable, serviceable, or condemned parts.
• Performs assigned maintenance work including disassembly, repair, cleaning, adjustment, and testing of cabin interiors and related equipment.
• Installs aircraft interior furnishings, trim and accessories, including carpeting, sidewalls, doors, windows, seats, partitions, galleys, and passenger service units, according to specifications.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, drawings, and production procedures to determine measurements and installation procedures.
• Measures and marks installation areas in aircraft interior, using measuring and marking instruments and templates, drills, reams, countersinks, and rivets.
• Trims and files parts and assemblies, using hand tools and power tools.
• Fits and installs items in aircraft, using hand tools, power tools, and fasteners, such as screws, rivets bolts and speed nuts.
• Fabricates and installs supporting structural devices such as clips, brackets, angles, gussets, and doublers, using shop equipment.
• Tests functional performance of installed items.
• Reworks installations as required.
• Performs orientation and on-the-job training for employees. Ensures that training is documented in employee training records.
• Enforces company policies and safety regulations and the proper use of equipment and ensures that quality standards are met.
• Coordinates activities of workers including assigning work duties for maximum utilization of manpower and analyzing and resolving work problems.
• Maintains communications within area of responsibility, informing employees as to plans and progress and promoting teamwork and cooperation.
• Tracks time spent on each work order and ensures the time is logged on time card correctly.

• 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 organizational and planning skills with the ability to adhere to deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and mathematical proficiency.
• Ability to safely drive and operate a standard shift automotive vehicle and other related equipment.
• Capable of working independently or under supervision.
• Flexibility to work at both Marana, AZ and Tucson, AZ locations as business needs dictate.

• 3-5 years of…