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 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 - 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 Perks
At 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 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 500 daily flights. Headquartered in Denver, Frontier’s hard-working aviation professionals pride themselves in delivering the company’s signature Low Fares Done Right service to customers. Frontier Airlines is the proud recipient of the Federal Aviation Administration’s 2018 Diamond Award for maintenance excellence and was recently named the industry’s 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?
We are seeking an accomplished Senior Director of Data & AI to shape, lead, and scale our enterprise data and artificial intelligence strategy. This role is responsible for building a modern data ecosystem grounded in Databricks, data mesh principles, and advanced analytics to power data-driven decisions across the organization. You will define the vision for how data is collected, transformed, governed, and democratized—ensuring the business can operate with trusted, timely, high-quality insights while accelerating our adoption of machine learning and AI-enabled capabilities.
Essential Functions
- Lead the development and evolution of scalable data platforms leveraging Databricks, Delta Lake, and Medallion Architecture (bronze, silver, gold) to ensure data lineage, quality, and long‑term scalability.
- Champion domain‑oriented ownership within a data mesh framework, enabling teams to design, build, and maintain high‑quality data products for enterprise-wide consumption.
- Guide the creation of reusable data assets, including data models, feature stores, machine learning pipelines, and AI‑driven solutions that enhance operational efficiency and customer experience.
- Collaborate closely with engineering, product, security, and business stakeholders to define use cases, prioritize demand, and deliver measurable business value.
- Drive adoption of modern data engineering and ML Ops practices, ensuring strong governance, data quality, and operational excellence across all data domains.
- Establish scalable standards for metadata management, observability, access controls, and data lifecycle processes.
- Apply deep expertise across streaming, warehousing, orchestration, modeling, and data quality technologies to support enterprise data needs.
- Utilize visualization platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, or Looker to enable self‑service analytics and empower business users.
Other Functions
- Operate effectively in a fast‑paced environment, balancing innovation with the rigor required to maintain data accuracy, reliability, and security.
- Lead and develop high‑performing data teams, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and strong execution.
- Drive organizational transformation by implementing scalable AI platforms and responsible AI frameworks.
- Translate executive vision into actionable strategies and roadmaps that deliver consistent, high‑quality outcomes.
- Promote operational discipline while enabling rapid experimentation and innovation across data and AI initiatives.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of progressive IT leadership experience, including 5+ years in Data and AI at the director level or above.
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field (advanced degree preferred or equivalent experience).
- Airline industry experience is a plus but not required.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
We are looking for a visionary yet hands-on leader who can elevate our data maturity, unlock new insights through AI, and build a modern data foundation capable of supporting the company’s growth for years to come.
Equipment Operated
Standard office equipment, including PC, copier, fax machine, printer
Work Environment
Typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled
Physical Effort
Generally, not required.
Supervision Received
Consultant to Management: The incumbent exercises wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments.
Positions Supervised
Manager, DAI
- This role requires relocation to Denver, Colorado, where you will work closely with executive leadership and cross-functional partners.
Salary Range -$179,353-$250,000 DOE - Please note, this posting will close on or before 2/9/2026.
Workplace Policies
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.
Frontier Airlines, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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.
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.
