Manager of Bidding, Estimating & Scheduling

Description

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. 

It’s your career, give it wings! 

Ascent Aviation is growing, and we are on the lookout for a Manager of Bidding, Estimating & Scheduling to lead our efforts in managing all aspects of Bids, Quotes, Proposals, and Schedules. This key position requires a detail-oriented and organized professional who thrives in planning and managing tasks while meeting deadlines. Aviation experience is a plus, but a strong ability to execute in this critical role is what we value most.

This role is onsite and will primarily office at our Marana location (just north of Tucson).  Relocation assistance maybe provided.  

What you will do: 

• Updates the schedules for Marana and Tucson facilities and prioritizes work based on need dates.   Determines the required manhours per day by facility based on workload.
• Ensures each site has the proper certifications for potential customers and maintains historical files of quotes for reference.
• Coordinate with department heads, Project Managers, and Maintenance Managers for manpower requirements for all billable work.
• Ensures that training and development needs are identified, and programs initiated.
• Maintains communications within areas of responsibility. Informs employees as to plans and progress. Conducts employee discussion sessions at regular and frequent intervals.
• Ensures that a positive employee relations position is maintained promoting teamwork and cooperation. Ensures that the Company’s management principles, policies, and programs are consistently practiced. Recommends and coordinates with Human Resources Department personnel actions such as hires, promotions, transfers, discharges and disciplinary measures.
• Coordinates responsibilities within work areas. Analyzes and resolves work problems and remains available for consultation of matters relating to work being performed.
• Acts within scope of authority and consistent with company and corporate objectives, guidelines, policies, and practices and recommends programs or procedures employing original ideas and methods as necessary.
• Maintain Facility Maintenance Slot chart to track sold and potential projects. Attend and sometimes host weekly Maintenance-lookahead meetings with the Sales and Operations Department.
• Assisted with preparing the Daily Company-wide Operations meeting and host the meeting in the absence of the Senior Director of Planning.
• Complete special projects as directed by the Senior Director of Planning.  Attend special events with the Sales Staff and Customers as required.  Develop a rapport with customers.

Marginal Job Functions:

• Retrieves reports as needed.
• Conducts training for planning staff as needed.
• Coordinates with other departments/managers as necessary.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Ensure that all work performed is done in a safe manner. Directs activities to protect employees from harm and maintain safe working conditions. 

Qualifications

What you will bring to the table: 

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Management or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in aircraft maintenance scheduling, quoting, RFPs, and OEM maintenance program understanding.
• A&P License.

Required -

• Organization and Planning: Ability to organize and plan work while adhering to deadlines.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, including the ability to read, write, and understand the English language and follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Prioritization and Multitasking: Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects effectively.
• Collaboration: Ability to work well with people at all levels of the organization.
• Representation: Ability to positively represent the company in various situations.
• Leadership and Interpersonal Skills: Strong leadership, two-way communication, judgment, creativity, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Technical Interpretation: Ability to interpret and apply technical data relevant to the position.
• Adaptability: Ability to adjust to rapidly changing circumstances and priorities.
• Emergency Response: Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Human Behavior and Management: Basic understanding of human behavior and management techniques.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.

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 

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: Ability to operate office machines, support servers, 

• 3D and Label printers, handhelds and troubleshoot problems with equipment. 

• Work Location: MIS Office, computer room, various offices/departments throughout facility. 

• Potential Hazards: Exposure to materials identified on Material Safety Data Sheets 

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. 
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