Manager of Bidding, Estimating & Scheduling

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.
JOB PURPOSE To manage all functions of Bids, Quotes, Proposals and Schedules WORKING CONDITIONS Physical Demands: Requires sitting and standing for extended periods.
Requires frequent walking, bending, and reaching to shoulder level.
Requires occasional lifting or carrying weight up to 20 pounds.
Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity.
Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
Equipment Operated: Telephone, computer, printer, copy machine, facsimile machine.
Work Location: Aircraft maintenance hangar, Planning Office.
Potential Hazards: Exposure to high-intensity noise levels, changes in temperature, materials identified on Safety Data Sheets, and working around moving machinery.
Protective Equipment Required: Ear and eye protection where applicable.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential Job Functions: Updates the schedules for Marana, Tucson, and Roswell facilities Determines the required manhours per day by facility based on workload.
Ensures each site has the proper certifications for potential customers.
Prioritizes work based on need dates.
Maintains historical files of quotes for reference.
Ensures that training and development needs are identified, and programs initiated.
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.
Maintains communications within areas of responsibility.
Informs employees as to plans and progress.
Conducts employee discussion sessions at regular and frequent intervals.
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.
Keeps abreast of current trends and practices in the field of expertise.
Coordinate with department heads, Project Managers, and Maintenance Managers for manpower requirements for all billable work.
Produce required reports, charts, and graphs relating to manpower and planning.
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: Communicates on the telephone.
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.
SMS REQUIREMENTS Will provide top-level resources and support to SMS compliance, FAA regulations, safe workplace initiatives/practices, and eliminate health hazards.
will consider all employee suggestions to propose solutions and possible improvements for achieving a safer, healthier workplace.
Will monitor, measure and track safety objectives to ensure performance standards are met and to implement continuous improvement measures.
SPECIFICATIONS Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to organize and plan work adhering to deadlines; excellent communication skills, including ability to read, write, and understand the English language and to follow and administer verbal and written instructions; ability to prioritize and manage multiple work projects; ability to work effectively with people at all levels of the organization; ability to favorably represent the company; excellent leadership, two-way communication, judgment, creativity, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills; ability to interpret and apply technical data relating to the position; ability to adjust to rapidly changing circumstances and priorities; ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations; basic knowledge of human behavior and management techniques.
Education/Training: High School diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelors Degree in Aviation Management or related discipline or equivalent combination of education, training or experience preferred.
Experience: Five to ten years of experience in aircraft maintenance scheduling, quoting, RFP’s and OEM maintenance program understanding preferred.
Certificates/Licenses: A&P License preferred.
Valid driver’s license required.
Other: May be required to work at both Marana, AZ and Tucson, AZ locations as business needs dictate 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.