project manager

senior mechanical designer

estimator

contract manager

tool maker

Ascent Aerospace

Be prepared to pick-up extra duties when another employee leaves, be told it's short-term, and then be forced to keep those duties with no pay increase, professional development, tuition reimbursement, or vacation time negotiations all in the name of budget savings. The company has gone through several rounds of cutting office roles, and within 6 months end up trying to hire for the positions they cut. As soon as they fill up the open roles, they do another round of cuts again. No clear goals set from the top - down, so no clear way for your performance to be measured, and the fear of losing your job for speaking up is evident. Constantly focused on putting out fires or slapping band-aid fixes, and never really about creating, improving, or sustaining new ways of getting the job done or appreciating its employees. They state safety is a priority, but do not know how to hold the manager responsible for requirements. If you're going out on install, you can expect a stressful error to occur due to lack of attention to detail from the coordinator setting it all up. The company has potential, but a general lack of understanding of what sort of strategy is necessary when promoting high performers into management positions. 

Definitely a lot of production and fabrication that goes on in this place. A lot of different departments to choose from. When theres work, it is a very busy and productive environment. Lots of tools and airplane molds of all sizes. Learned a lot on how to hand finish tools, the process all the way from fabrication to final inspection when a customer is going to purchase tool. Very fun co workers, but too many different perspectives and ideas from people up above. Many promises, but few results. Takes a lot to receive any sort of recognition or compensation for hard work and production. Many quality hard working employees, but nothing in return to continue motivating employees to make progress. However, a very good job career area to gain experience and move on.

Was a great place to work for until it turned corporate , they don't care about their employees and if you don't get the money coming in the door you won't get it because they don't give out raises or if they do it's 1% and then they will raise your insurance 3%. The insurance is expensive and a joke to use and then when you go to the doctor you still pay a fortune out of pocket. For Ascent to say they're the best out there they're not the best for the employees just look at all the help wanted they are posting, people are leaving weekly and people that have been there for years because they're worth more at other companies and for cheaper insurance.
Good luck.

Great group of guys to work with. Day shift Supervisor has never welded before. Isn't skilled in the trade. Was told he used to fit but wasn't good at that either. That being said, he told me my welds were no good. Went to the CWIs and asked them what was wrong with the welds they said absolutely nothing. I was one of the better welders there and got let go because they were slow. Supervisor isn't on the floor enough. The company is relaxed but you will still get let go for basically nothing. Insurance is expensive. There is favoritism for sure. Just don't waste your time. Go somewhere else. 

This company has plenty of opportunity for motivated people to make a direct impact to results. Leadership is open to adopting best practices that benefit overall strategy. Focused on improvement and putting resources where they make the biggest impact. Leaders have an opportunity to develop and execute on strategy that is their own as long as business objectives are met.

Extremely stressful working conditions with horrible management.   Every single project is a rush project.   The supervisors and managers only know how to yell and not how to talk you through issues or problems on a project.   The company needs to have a better work life balance and not give employees a hard time when time off is needed.

Ascent has provided an endless amount of growth opportunity. I started as an admin, and now hold a management role. The management team, including my manger, have been nothing short of supportive and encouraging. I have formed working relationships at all different levels, enjoy the culture the company has created over the last few years, and the flexibility they have provided. Hard work does pay off, and it will be recognized.

Management needs an overhaul. It is not working with the current structure. There is a lack of awareness or care to how employees feel about the company. Most employees are unhappy but nobody does anything about it. They continue to take benefits away to the point where there is no reason to stay. There is no trust with management and the culture shows it. Would not recommend. 

Unless you are a man who is part of the "management club" then this is not the place for you to work. There have been no pay raises in years even though people keep leaving and your workload has to pick up for them. Absolutely no recognition for hard work even though a "thank you" is free. It's a good stepping stone for future work but make sure you get in with a good salary up front.

Management don't cater to you and they constantly belittle you to work fast. Not much room for improvement at this location and no one teaches you anything here. They always tell you they will hire you but later on will tell you they will fire you if you are not making the cut. This place doesn't hire anybody will definitely not recommend working here.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Project manager 2 salaries reported	$117,500 per year
Senior mechanical designer 23 salaries reported	$51.65 per hour
Estimator 2 salaries reported	$120,000 per year
Contract manager 21 salaries reported	$136,429 per year
Tool maker 9 salaries reported	$30.00 per hour

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