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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.
We are built on the core values of Safety, Respect, Quality, and Results, and we are looking for a Production Control Administrator to join our team. In this role, you will coordinate the flow of work cards, maintain shift and day work boards, and support communication between mechanics, inspectors, engineers, and material management. You will track parts availability, plan workloads, coordinate with internal teams and vendors, and assist with customer work packages to ensure efficient workflow and timely project completion.
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:
- Coordinate the flow of the routine and non-routine work cards through the maintenance process.
- Issues work cards according to the work plan and direction given by Production Manager prior to the beginning of each shift.
- Prepares and maintains the subsequent shift and day work boards.
- Provides coordination between mechanics, inspectors, engineers and material management for work in process on aircraft.
- Updates status for parts availability and aircraft progress and reports information to maintenance mechanics and supervisors.
- Review on order parts and received parts in order to coordinate and plan the work load man-hour requirements.
- Coordinates the shift turn over requirements in order to keep planned productivity flowing on project.
- Coordinates the planned project requirements with all assigned project skills including the back shop and external vendors as needed.
- Coordinates, communicates and ensures that work scope, work flow and proper sequencing with Maintenance and Inspection take place.
- Assist with the preparation and input of customer work packages when required.
Marginal Job Functions:
- Answers the telephone.
- Practice good customer service while assisting, supporting and corresponding with customers.
- Orders replacement tools as needed.
- Ensures that proper documentation is made on training record, for training received, and signed by Lead, Supervisor or Manager.
- Ensure all work performed is done in a safe manger
- Direct activities to protect employees from harm and maintain safe working conditions.
YOU WILL GET MORE THAN JUST COMPENSATION:
- 401K with company match
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Disability
- PTO
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Development and Career Growth Opportunities
- EAP
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Capable of working independently or under supervision.
- Flexibility to work at both Marana, AZ and Tucson, AZ locations as business needs dictate.
- Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to adhere to deadlines.
- Excellent attention to detail and mathematical proficiency.
- Proficient in interpreting and applying technical data relevant to the position.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- 2 years material/warehouse experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English, including following verbal and written instructions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requires sitting, standing or walking for extended periods of time. Requires frequent walking, climbing and lifting, bending, reaching to shoulder level, carrying, pushing or pulling weight up to 50 pounds. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
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.
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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