Facility Overview
Our Tucson operation is the Center of Excellence for regional and narrowbody aircraft. The location is strategically placed at Tucson International Airport, only 35 miles from our MZJ operation, allowing us to be flexible with resources between both locations to support customer projects as needed.
Our team is well-versed in aviation maintenance and brings strong operational efficiency and reliability to every project. The Tucson facility also offers comprehensive paint and interior capabilities, along with extensive C-check maintenance services to support a wide range of customer needs.
Certifications, Highlights & Capabilities
- FAA
- EASA
- Bailiwick Guernsey
- Bermuda
- Cayman
- Panama
- Canada
- 200,000+ sq. ft. of hangar and shop space
- 26+ acres at Tucson International Airport
- Three hangars accommodating narrowbody aircraft
- Two hangars purpose-built for regional and narrowbody maintenance
- One hangar dedicated to interiors and backshop operations in TUS
- 75,000 sq. ft. of warehouse space for engine storage and pre-draw materials
- Comprehensive on-site repair shops, including:
- Avionics
- Composites
- Structures
- Interiors
- Currently providing comprehensive, nose-to-tail maintenance for narrowbody and regional fleets.
- Successfully completed aircraft transitions and maintenance programs for VIP customers under strict NDA requirements
- Strategically located on Tucson International Airport to support AOG projects with ease
- On-airport customs clearance
Ascent maintains an FAA Class IV Airframe Rating, authorizing maintenance, preventive maintenance, and alterations on all-metal aircraft exceeding 12,500 lbs (5,669 kg) maximum certificated takeoff weight.
Class Ratings Include:
- Airframe Class IV – All-metal construction of large aircraft
- Accessory Class 1 – Mechanical accessories
- Accessory Class 3 – Electronic accessories
In addition, Ascent maintains a limited airframe and associated capability list in accordance with 14 CFR 145.209 and 14 CFR 145.215.
Limited Ratings Include:
- Airframe
- Accessories
- Engines
- Landing Gear Components
Visit Our Facility
Come visit our Tucson facility and see for yourself why we’ve been leaders in MRO excellence for over 40 years.