$10,000 pre-employment sign-on bonus (terms apply)
Frontier Airlines: Where Safety, Service, and Adventure Take Flight
Job details: Full-time union aircraft maintenance role (schedule / shift and many work rules are determined by seniority). AOG travel / field trips may be required per the labor agreement)
Your First Steps with Frontier: Transitioning Military A&P Technician Pathway Program
This pathway helps you move into a Frontier Airlines Licensed A&P Mechanic role. We’ll guide you through the FAA A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) process (including 8610-2 eligibility) and prepare you to maintain Frontier’s Airbus A320-family fleet in a fast-paced airline environment, focused on safety, compliance, and quality.
The TMTP Program: How you’ll transition*
- Apply at FlyFrontier.com
- Verify FAA Form 8610-2 eligibility with Frontier Recruiting (if you don’t have it yet, we’ll guide you)
- Interview with Frontier Maintenance
- Accept employment in the Frontier system
- Receive a Conditional Job Offer (CJO) + pre-employment sign-on bonus (terms apply)
- Attend a fast-track prep course at a Frontier-approved location
- Report to your assigned base and start your career as a Licensed Technician / A&P Mechanic
- Terms and conditions apply.
Pay & Premiums
Base rate: $29.39/hr. (increases to $29.90/hr. after 90 days)
Premiums (as applicable):
+$1.20/hour Airframe (A) + $1.20/hour Powerplant (P)
- +$1.00/hr. Run/Taxi qualified (after training)
- +$1.00/hr. Graveyard shift
- +$0.75/hr. 3+ years Airbus experience + Gen Fam certified (or after training)
- +$0.75/hr. 3+ years Airbus experience + Troubleshooting certified (or after training)
Program bonus: Eligible candidates accepted into the program may receive a $10,000 pre-employment sign-on bonus (terms apply). Bonus requires a 3-year commitment; if employment ends before the commitment period, the full bonus amount plus interest is due.
Why You’ll Love This Role
Turn your military aircraft maintenance experience into a civilian career as a Licensed A&P Mechanic at Frontier. This pathway supports your FAA A&P journey (including 8610-2 eligibility guidance), prepares you to work on our Airbus A320-family fleet, and may include a $10,000 pre-employment sign-on bonus (terms apply), all in a safety-first, union environment built for long-term stability.
What You’ll Do
- Make every departure safer. Perform and verify maintenance to FAA and Frontier standards
- Solve real problems in real time. Troubleshoot, repair, and get aircraft back in service
- Close the loop. Precise records, logbook/work card accuracy, and FMIS entries (as applicable)
- Work by the book: MEL/CDL/NEF compliance and approved procedures (no unauthorized deviations)
- Keep the ramp safe and sharp: Tool control, housekeeping, qualified GSE/run/taxi, and AOG support as needed
What You’ll Need To Succeed
- Meet FAA A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) requirements, including FAA Form 8610-2 eligibility, and complete the TMTP pathway (A&P certificate required for Licensed A&P Mechanic role)
- Maintain a valid U.S. driver’s license and obtain required airport/Frontier driving endorsements
- Obtain taxi and engine run-up qualification within 6 months of assignment to Line Maintenance (as directed)
- Complete required differences training (as assigned)
- Experience: 2+ years aircraft maintenance on Airbus A320-family or similar large aircraft (checks, engine changes, landing gear, structural repairs, flight control rigging, component maintenance) OR completion of an FAA-accredited A&P mechanic training program
- Physical: Lift 50+ lbs. frequently and 100+ lbs. occasionally
If Assigned: Interior Crew Mechanic
- Perform interior removals/repairs/installs (seats, galleys, lavatories, panels, flooring)
- May require additional qualifications (e.g., Airframe rating and/or differences training) based on assignment
What to Expect in this Role
- Hands-on aircraft maintenance in line maintenance / hangar environments, aligned with FAA regulations and Frontier procedures
- Physical work: lift 50+ lbs. frequently and 100+ lbs. occasionally
- Strict tool control (report lost/found tools immediately) and “clean as you go” housekeeping standards
- Use maintenance systems and documentation practices to support safe, compliant operations
- Operate GSE and airport vehicles when authorized/qualified (movement area rules apply)
- Obtain engine run/taxi qualification and support AOG assignments as required by the labor agreement
What You’ll Get
- Flight perks and privileges on Frontier Airlines and 100+ partner airlines for you and eligible family members
- Buddy passes for friends
- Discounts on hotels, car rentals, cruises, and vacation packages
- Lifestyle savings on phone plans, restaurants, movie tickets, luggage, and 2,000+ vendors
- Paid holidays and vacation/sick time
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting the 1st of the month after hire
- Financial assistance through the HOPE League
- Opportunities for volunteering and community service
Your journey starts here. Frontier Airlines is a Denver-based ultra-low-cost carrier built on innovation, efficiency, Rocky Mountain Hospitality, and a Culture of Caring. We're committed to making air travel more affordable, accessible, and enjoyable — and we’re looking for compassionate, safety-driven team members to help us make it happen.
