Maintenance Controller ($20k Pre-Employment Sign On Bonus for New Hires who start before 10/31/25)

Frontier Airlines

  • Denver, CO
  • $20,000 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?Manages and controls maintenance operations on a shift basis in order to provide safe, compliant and reliable operations. Is the primary point of contact regarding aircraft out of service and the current mechanical status of all aircraft in Frontier’s fleet.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Directly in charge (121.378(b)) of all maintenance activities performed by contract maintenance personnel to ensure strict compliance with Frontiers General Maintenance Manual policies and procedures.
  • Provides technical guidance to maintenance personnel and is available for consultation and decisions on technical, operational and procedural matters.
  • Has the authority to remove an aircraft from service if maintenance work is not satisfactorily completed.
  • Ensures safety is the paramount consideration in all decisions and that Frontier aircraft are maintained to uncompromising safety standards at all times.
  • Promotes and model Frontiers Mission and Values when interacting with colleagues and contract maintenance providers.
  • Authorizes the use of maintenance vendors for emergency maintenance and ferry flight inspections in non-maintenance stations.
  • Authorize MEL/CDL deferrals in accordance with the procedures outlined in Frontiers General Maintenance Manual.
  • Develops work scopes for MEL/CDL deferrals recommending necessary troubleshooting steps and requisitioning required materials.
  • Promotes a different and better customer experience by proactively managing deferrals that impact customer service.
  • Coordinates aircraft out of service events with Maintenance, Material Services, Technical Support and Engineering to reduce schedule impact and aircraft downtime.
  • Advises SOC personnel on routing requirements of specific aircraft when the nature of the work demands that it be accomplished at a specific station.
  • Maintains positive operational control and situational awareness of out of service aircraft.
  • Generates reports on delays, cancellations, out-of-service and other performance data for management information.
  • Maintain a shift log of all communications pertaining to out-of-service aircraft and critical or damage events.
  • Provides sufficient turnover to on-coming personnel so they are familiar with all work in progress and all items requiring follow up.
  • Maintains a shift log including documentation of aircraft worked on during shift.
  • Reviews prior shift logs and is familiar with previous shift activity.
  • Other duties that maybe assigned by the M.O.D. or Senior Manager of the Department
  • Reports to: Senior Manager MCC / Maintenance Planning, Technical Services
Job Requirements:
  • Knowledge of airline maintenance practices, federal aviation regulations, and Frontiers General Maintenance Manual policies and procedures.
  • Airframe and Powerplant License is required
  • FCC First Class Radio Telephone Certificate preferred
  • Requires 5 years of Line Maintenance experience or 2 years C-Check experience and 2 years avionics troubleshooting experience.
  • Previous experience as a maintenance supervisor preferred.
  • Previous factory approved training on Airbus 319/320 aircraft preferred.
  • Must demonstrate behavior that portrays the company core values of Safety, Respect, Trust,
  • Collaboration, Value, and Passion while communicating with personnel and acting on behalf of the company.
  • Must have the ability to plan, organize, and administrate workloads to subordinates.
  • Vol.D Must attend and successfully complete Maintenance Training Required Inspection Item course
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Excellent Airbus systems knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
  • Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, and be able to interface effectively with Engineering, Maintenance, Purchasing, Flight Operations Management, Flight crews, and Dispatchers effectively.
Salary $48.68 per hour*Relocation offer assistance availableNow offering a Pre-Employment Sign on Bonus of $20,000 for fully-qualified new hires who start employment between 6/30/2025 and 10/31/2025:Full details of the Sign-on Bonus Program are available upon request.Terms and Conditions apply (please review the program documents for full information):MX experience is subject to verificationAll bonus payments are paid pre-employment upon receipt of the necessary signed documentsAll bonus payments require a 2-year commitment; if an employee leaves before the end of the commitment period, the full bonus amount, plus interest, will be due.Please note: this posting has a closing date of 10/31/2025, 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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