Interiors Lead

Description

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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.

Core Values:

RESPECT – For each other, our facilities, equipment and our customer’s needs.

SAFETY – Continuously pursuing an accident and injury free environment.

QUALITY – Zero post-delivery defects and audit ready all the time.

RESULTS – On-time, all the time. Meeting our commitments.

This Lead Interiors position is onsite at our Marana and Tucson locations and will work flexible hours, including nights, weekends and holidays as needed.

You will get more than just compensation at Ascent Aviation:

• 401K with company match
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Disability
• PTO
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Development and Career Growth Opportunities
• EAP
  
  

What You Will Do:

Essential Job Functions:

• 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.
  
  

Marginal Job Functions:

• Performs duties of Interior Supervisor in his/her absence.
• Performs maintenance work such as repair and maintenance of company equipment and shop housecleaning.
• Ensure that all work performed is done in a safe manner. Directs activities to protect employees from harm and maintain safe working conditions.
  
  

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to organize and plan work adhering to deadlines; attention to detail and mathematical skills; ability to read, write, and understand the English language and to follow verbal and written instruction; Computer skills to include experience and knowledge of PC such as Word and Excel

Other: May be required to work at both Marana, AZ and Tucson, AZ locations as business needs dictate.

Experience: One to three years experience in aircraft interior maintenance preferred.

Certificates/Licenses: A License or Repairman’s Certificate for Interior and Related Structures and valid driver’s license required.

Qualifications

Details:

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.
  
  

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Demands: Requires sitting, standing or walking for extended periods of time. Requires bending, stooping, squatting, climbing, reaching to shoulder level, crouching, kneeling, and balancing. Requires lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling weight up to 75 pounds. Requires repetitive hand movement. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Requires corrected vision to normal range and ability to communicate effectively.
  
  

Equipment Operated: Hand tools, power tools, sewing and serge machines, shears, ladders, stools, high-lift / scissors lift, and fork lift.

Work Location: Utilized base wide.

Potential Hazards: Exposure to high intensity noise levels, changes in temperature, materials identified on Safety Data Sheets, sharp instruments, working around moving machinery.

Protective Equipment Required: Goggles, safety glasses, ear protection, gloves, respirators, dust masks.

Duties not listed within the position description may be required of the employee at the discretion of the department management. Job functions may vary due to irregular working conditions or multiple shift positions.

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

NOTE: Must be able and willing to travel internationally for training in early 2024 for 2 months and have or are able to obtain a passport.