Why Work for Frontier Airlines?
At Frontier, we believe the skies should be for everyone. We deliver on this promise through our commitment to Low Fares Done Right. This is more than our tagline - its our driving philosophy. Every member of Team Frontier has an important role to play in bringing this vision to life. Our successful business model allows travelers to take advantage of our fast-growing route network while our bundled and unbundled pricing options allow our customers to personalize their travel experience and only pay for the services they need – saving them money along the way.
What We Stand For
Low Fares Done Right is our mission and we strive to bring it to life every day. Our ‘Done Right promise means delivering not only affordable prices, but making travel friendly and easy for our customers. To do this, we put a great deal of care into every decision and action we take. We must be efficient with the use of our resources and make smart decisions about how we run our business. We must also innovate and be pioneers - were not afraid to try new things. While our business requires us to fly high in the air, we also consider ourselves down-to-earth in our approach, creating a warm and friendly experience that truly demonstrates Rocky Mountain Hospitality.
Work Perks
At Frontier, we like to think were creating something very special for our team members. Work is why were here, but the perks are nice too:
- Flight benefits for you and your family to fly on Frontier Airlines.
- Buddy passes for your friends so they can experience what makes us so great.
- Discounts throughout the travel industry on hotels, car rentals, cruises and vacation packages.
- Discounts on cell phone plans, movie tickets, restaurants, luggage and over 2,000 other vendors.
- Enjoy a ‘Dress for your Day business casual environment.
- Flexible work schedules that support work/life balance.
- Total Rewards program including a competitive base salary, short term incentives, long-term incentives, paid holidays, 401(k) plan, vacation/sick time and medical/dental/vision insurance that begins the 1st of the month following your hire date.
- We play our part to make a difference. The HOPE League, Frontier Airlines non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing employees financial assistance during catastrophic hardship.
Who We Are
Frontier Airlines is committed to offering ‘Low Fares Done Right to more than 100 destinations and growing in the United States, Canada, Dominican Republic and Mexico on more than 350 daily flights. Headquartered in Denver, Frontiers hard-working aviation professionals pride themselves in delivering the companys signature Low Fares Done Right service to customers. Frontier Airlines is the proud recipient of the Federal Aviation Administrations 2018 Diamond Award for maintenance excellence and was recently named the industrys most fuel-efficient airline by The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) as a result of superior technology and operational efficiencies.
What Will You Be Doing?
Responsible for establishing the procedures, strategy, and tactics to ensure scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activity is completed in compliance with Frontiers maintenance program and regulatory requirements. Continuous optimization of the plan for aircraft and resources to support industry-leading fleet reliability at the lowest possible cost.
Essential Functions
- Ensure required maintenance is scheduled and assigned as required by Frontiers maintenance program.
- Minimizes aircraft downtime and maximizes aircraft availability and schedule reliability by planning system-wide aircraft maintenance in response to changes in the operation.
- Establish & coordinate the short/long term plan to assure facility, manpower, materials/tooling, and skills are available to execute all maintenance activity.
- Partner with senior leaders and peers across Technical Operations to establish the standards and procedures to ensure continuous airworthiness and realization of operational objectives.
- Collaborate with network planning, engineering, maintenance programs, maintenance, and other teams to optimize planning effectiveness, costs, and aircraft utilization.
- Monitor/report costs, fleet performance, and overall effectiveness of maintenance functions; provide feedback and guidance to senior leadership and other teams.
- Apply process-, fact-, and data-centric approaches to identify improvement opportunities for short- and long-term maintenance planning.
- Partner with stakeholders (Engineering, Line and Heavy Maintenance, Materials, QA, etc.) to maximize resource utilization and minimize costs.
- Exercise leadership and develop talent, including coaching and mentoring direct reports and subordinates.
- Evaluate/recommend maintenance planning platforms/software/systems and remain current on industry trends and developments to advance Frontiers planning environment.
- Develop and manage the Maintenance Planning budget.
- Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in aviation management, engineering, or similar discipline; 4 years of line maintenance planning or maintenance programs experience (preferably at a 14CFR 121 airline) may substitute for a bachelors degree
- Minimum of 5 years of engineering, maintenance leadership, maintenance planning, or maintenance programs experience at a 14CFR 121 airline
- Minimum 2 years of leadership experience, preferable preferably in an engineering, maintenance, and/or similar organizational leadership capacity
- Budget development and management experience
- Prefer an A&P license with a minimum of 5 years of line maintenance experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Seasoned leadership skills and ability to develop respectful managers/teams whom conduct themselves with integrity and consistently deliver on expectations
- Demonstrated maintenance programs experience at a 14CFR 121 airline
- Contract performance management; direct management of contracted services providers
- Motivated self-starter; proven initiator, innovator, and influencer who can drive change, improve processes, and provide sound solutions to complex and routine business issues.
- Highly effective communicator with frontline personnel, business partners, and executives
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and abstract reasoning skills
- Excellent judgment - Detailed Detailed-oriented, particularly with procedures development and reporting
- Ability to clearly and efficiently communicate in verbal or written formats to internal and external constituencies
- Proven proficiency in meeting deadlines and routine reporting requirements
- Problem Problem-solving attitude, results and goal-oriented
- Collegial and collaborative attitude
- Strong ability to plan and organize multiple projects and tasks under strict deadlines.
- Strong computer proficiency, including Microsoft office software
- Ability to train and motivate a team
- Ability to travel 20 of the time
Equipment Operated
Standard office equipment, including PC, copier, fax machine, printer
Work Environment
Typical office environment, with routine hangar and outdoor maintenance environment, including high noise and exposure to fumes/vapors
Physical Effort
Light physical effort required by handling objects up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.
Supervision Received
Considerable Latitude: The incumbent establishes methods and procedures for attaining specific goals and objectives, and receives guidance in terms of broad goals. Only the final results of work are typically reviewed.
Positions Supervised
Manager, Maintenance Planning
Planners, Demand
Salary Range DOE $123,462 - $163,873.00
Please note: this posting has a closing date of 4/14/2024, midnight MT.
Workplace Policies
At Frontier Airlines, we wholeheartedly support and have a strong commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action. Frontier is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender variance, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, martial status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military, veteran status, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Diversity is an essential part of our success. Our company flourishes because of the unique backgrounds, skills and ideas that our team members contribute every day. We salute and actively recruit veterans. Military experience is valuable and transferable to many of the positions essential to the operations of our airline.
Frontier Airlines is a Zero Tolerance Drug-Free Workplace. All prospective DOT safety-sensitive employees are subject to pre-employment testing for the following drugs and their metabolites: Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opioids and Phencyclidine (PCP). Further, any DOT safety-sensitive job applicant who is found to have tested positive on any required drug or alcohol test at a former employer will be considered ineligible for employment with Frontier.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature and level of work required of the referenced position; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Please be advised that duties and expectations of this position may be subject to change.
