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 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. Frontiers highly fuel-efficient, all-Airbus fleet is among the youngest and most modern of any carrier within the U.S. That, combined with the airlines many weight-saving initiatives and focus on operational efficiencies, makes Frontier Americas 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 airlines 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?
Provides instruction and oversight to contracted vendor Inspectors and performs inspection on aircraft as required. Assists with the administration of company, department, and other applicable policies and performs duties required by the Director, Quality Assurance & Chief Inspector when designated.
Essential Functions
- Always follow (never deviate from) approved published procedures unless proper deviation approval is authorized.
- Ensure Required Inspection Items (RII) policies are adhered to. Both authorization and qualification requirements are addressed in GMM chapter 95 and could be defined (revised) by an Airworthiness Agreement.
- Coordinate Operational Check Flight (OCF) requirements with applicable Frontier departments and vendor Inspection personnel.
- Attend all necessary meetings regarding the heavy maintenance visits.
- Coordinate with maintenance, shops, and stores as required to ensure progress and timely completion of inspection tasks.
- Audit and monitor the aircraft maintenance and inspection functions to ensure the airworthiness of Frontier aircraft on outsourced Maintenance activities.
- Monitor vendors performance for deficiencies and collaborate with vendor for corrective action when necessary
- Ensure vendor is providing detailed turnovers of work in progress for oncoming shifts.
- Conduct lost and found tool investigations and complete associated reports.
- Ensure vendors assigned Inspectors are up to date on Frontier Airlines training.
- Audit completed aircraft records (e.g., logbook pages, work cards, non-routines, Engineering documents [EOs, EAs, etc.], and other related documents) during C-Check and special drop-in maintenance.
- Monitor the completion of aircraft records (e.g., logbook pages, work cards, non-routines, Engineering documents [EOs, EAs, etc.], and other related documents) during C-Check and special drop-in maintenance.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of all assigned work documents and records.
- Review C-Check non-routines with maintenance supervision for accuracy, quality, technical content, and repair requirements, as necessary.
- Monitor the in-process and proper completion of all required aircraft records (as required) during C-Check Outsourced Maintenance activities.
- Provide Inspection oversight IAW GMM 10.21.
- Ensure required SDR reporting is timely and complete.
- Ensure required Dent Map reporting is timely and complete.
- Make FMIS entries as required.
- Provide guidance and oversight of maintaining the FAA-approved Continuous Analysis and Surveillance System (CAS System).
- Participate in the development and improvement of the maintenance program by identifying concerns and providing suggestions for resolution.
- Provide constant oversight for safety-related issues.
- Responsible for housekeeping/cleanliness of all Inspection department work areas.
- Must be able to travel frequently (both foreign and domestic).
- Perform Shift Turnover as required per GMM 10.09.
- Vol.D Ensure that department personnel, including themselves, are properly trained, qualified, and current to perform assigned tasks.
- LOI Evaluate aircraft equipment, tooling, and support equipment for new training topics per GMM 100.01: Maintenance Training General Information.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Director, Quality Assurance & Chief Inspector.
Qualifications
- Current Mechanic Certificate with both airframe and powerplant ratings, held for at least 5 years
- Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience on different types of large airplanes with 10 or more passenger seats with an air carrier or certificated repair station, 1 year of which must have been as maintenance inspector
- Previous VR experience - preferred
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a supervisory capacity maintaining the same category and class of aircraft as Frontier Airlines operates
NOTE: Director, Quality Assurance/Chief Inspector may approve deviation from non-regulatory qualifications through a review of comparable experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to obtain, hold, and maintain Required Inspection Item (RII) authorization
- Ability to obtain and maintain Airworthiness release/return to service.
- Must be Fleet Qualified on Frontiers aircraft
- Maintain Boroscope qualification
- Must have a current US Passport or shall be able to obtain a US Passport within 3 months of assignment in the Inspection department
- 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.
Physical Effort
Generally, not required.
Positions Supervised
Salary Range: $72,000 - $96,331
Please Note this role will expire on or before 11/15/24 at 4pm 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.
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