Sr Manager, Materials Mgmt (Aviation)

Frontier Airlines

  • Denver, CO
  • $110,114-146,157 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Description :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 - it’s 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 ForLow 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 - we’re 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 PerksAt Frontier, we like to think we’re creating something very special for our team members. Work is why we’re 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 AreFrontier Airlines is a leading ultra-low cost carrier headquartered in Denver, Colorado. With a mission to deliver Low Fares Done Right, the company provides affordable, convenient and accessible air travel throughout the U.S., Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America. Frontier’s highly fuel-efficient, all-Airbus fleet is among the youngest and most modern of any carrier within the U.S. That, combined with the airline’s many weight-saving initiatives and focus on operational efficiencies, makes Frontier America’s Greenest Airline.* Each Frontier Airlines plane tail features a special animal with a unique name and backstory. Many of the featured species are endangered or threatened, part of the airline’s commitment to underscore and raise awareness for their plight. Frontier serves approximately 100 destinations throughout North America and operates 500-plus daily flights, on average. The airline employs more than 7,000 team members and has crew bases in more than a dozen U.S. cities. Frontier Airlines., Inc., is a subsidiary of Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULCC).
  • Frontier is the most fuel-efficient of all major U.S. carriers when measured by ASMs per fuel gallon consumed.
What Will You Be Doing?Principally responsible for all material fulfillment activities to ensure that required materials and services are obtained and delivered on schedule and at the lowest total cost. Responsible for development of relevant policies and procedures, training, operational analysis and inventory control. Liaison to services provided by Supply Chain Operations (i.e., Purchasing) under the Finance division of the organization.Essential Functions
  • Manage, monitor and coordinate SMS activities as directed. These duties include but are not limited to:
  • Coordinate the development, implementation, maintenance and integration of the SMS throughout Frontier.
  • Identify hazards and safety risk assessments including change management.
  • Ensure effectiveness of safety risk controls.
  • Promote safety.
  • Advise the accountable executive on the performance of the SMS and on any need for improvement.
  • Accountable for achieving safety performance relative to job tasks.
  • Manage risk acceptable level: Yellow or lower as defined by Frontier’s company risk matrix.
  • Lead all Material Services activities for assigned Airbus fleets and Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO) service providers. Interface with Certificate Departments - including Engineering, Maintenance, Production Planning and Quality Assurance, to identify and define fleet material and service requirements.
  • Ensure fleet material and service requirements are communicated, understood and executed throughout the Material Services organization - including Material Planning, Purchasing, Repair & Warranty and Material Services, to guarantee sources of supply.
  • Maintain visibility of total Material Services costs for assigned fleets. Identify cost savings opportunities and coordinate improvement initiatives across the Supply Chain organization, including harvesting fleet warranties and maintenance reserve recovery.
  • Monitor specific activities in the Material Services organization to ensure service levels are met or exceeded. Develop and implement Key Performance Metrics to document performance and measure improvement.
  • Establish performance objectives for Material Services training to ensure policies and procedures utilized across Material Services are documented, understood and observed in all transactions.
  • Establish annual training plan and monitor execution and documentation of both required and ad hoc training courses.
  • Manage MRO Vendor evaluation and selection. Administer vendor invoice approval processes to ensure material is provided at the lowest overall cost, including factors such as acquisition, inventory and transportation. Provide regular reporting of vendor performance and cost metrics.
  • Implement sound inventory control processes such as weighted cycle-counts and periodic focused audits to measure inventory accuracy. Investigate results and recommend corrective actions for accuracy improvement.
  • Train, develop and manage assigned staff of C-Check Coordinators in the efficient accomplishment of daily support activities - including sourcing material, creating purchase orders and expediting deliveries. Pursue continuous improvement in Supply Chain processes and training of assigned personnel. Manage assigned resources to ensure consistent Supply Chain policies and procedures are developed, documented and deployed across the organization to achieve defined goals and objectives.
  • Develop and manage assigned staff of Material Services Managers, Inventory Analysts, and Material
  • Services analysts in the efficient accomplishment of their daily activities, including improvement plans when warranted. Pursue continuous improvement in Material Services processes and training of assigned personnel.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, Aerospace Management or related field
  • Aviation experience preferred
  • Minimum 5 years of significant supply chain experience
  • Minimum 5 years multi-function team leadership experience and proven cross-department project management experience
  • MRO contract development and administration experience preferred
  • Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) preferred
Equipment OperatedStandard office equipmentWork EnvironmentTypical office environment, adequately heated and cooledPhysical EffortGenerally, not required.Positions SupervisedManager, Mtrl Ops & Inventory ControlManager, AOGManager, Material SvcsMaterial Prog & Inventory Projects MgrSalary Range: $110,114-$146,157*Relocation offer assistance available*In addition to your base salary, you will be eligible to earn an annual short term incentive, at the discretion of Frontier’s Board of Directors or one of such board’s committees, based on the attainment of performance metrics for Frontier and/or individual performance objectives, in each case established and evaluated by such board or one of its committees. Your target annual bonus will be (%10) of your base salary, but the actual amount of your annual bonus may range (0% - %20) of your base salary.Please note: this posting has a closing date of 7/14/2025, midnight MTWorkplace PoliciesAt 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.Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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