Structures Lead

Job overview

The Structures Lead role is an onsite, full-time position in Marana, AZ, with possible work at the company’s Tucson, AZ location as business needs dictate. Compensation is not specified. Ascent Aviation Services operates aircraft maintenance, repair, overhaul, storage, and reclamation services. The lead guides structures technicians and oversees aircraft sheet-metal inspection, repair, and replacement. The role supports safe, efficient, and compliant work through technical direction, task planning, equipment oversight, and accurate documentation.

What you'll do

• Guide interpretation of technical manuals, service bulletins, and FAA documents
• direct aircraft sheet-metal inspection, repair, and replacement
• support blueprint interpretation and fabrication methods
• plan and assign fabrication, assembly, installation, and repair tasks
• review material selections
• oversee shop equipment and maintenance
• verify component routing documentation
• ensure preventive maintenance and work records meet company and FAA standards.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

structures lead

aircraft structures

aircraft sheet metal

aviation maintenance

faa compliance

technician leadership

marana az

ascent aviation services

aircraft repair

24/7 operation

flexible shifts

12-hour schedules

a&p license

repairman’s certificate

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• four weeks of PTO eligibility in the first year
• seven paid company holidays
• company-provided short- and long-term disability and life insurance
• career development opportunities.

Why this role

The operation runs 24/7 with openings across shifts, including evenings, weekends, and 12-hour schedules; candidates must be flexible. The posting notes possible work at Marana and Tucson locations.

About the employer

Ascent Aviation Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Airport Operations. Sector: 48.