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 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?
The Engineering Config Ctrl Supervisor, in cooperation with the Managers of Engineering, determines objectives, formulates and controls plans, policy and procedures relating to Aircraft Configuration Control as outlined in Frontier's GMM to ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations and company policy.
This individual is responsible for all Engineering Configuration activity relating to Aircraft Component Configurations, including, but not limited to, Effectivity and Interchangeability.
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
- As a working member of the group, the Engineering Configuration Control Supervisor is expected to lead, direct, and approve the work of others in their work group.
- Always follow (never deviate from) approved published procedures unless proper deviation approval is authorized
- Review and Management of RIL and Parts Pool Configuration Change Requests
- Manage personnel providing technical support for Line/Heavy Maintenance and Materials, to include parts and materials definition, and FMIS updates as necessary
- Monitor Configuration Control activities to ensure performance levels are sufficient to provide the highest possible standards of quality and safety
- May conduct research and data collection to aid in the development of Engineering documents, RILs, and Parts Pool Configuration Change Requests
- Participates in the development of engineering data to accomplish modifications in response to ADs, SBs, SILs, etc.
- Reviews ADs and SBs for applicability, as required.
- Analyze and determine disposition of all reliability issues and improvements
- Identify operational improvement opportunities and communicate them to management
- Work directly with Engineering and Materials to ensure comprehensive compliance and substantiation.
- Interact with applicable departments to define, maintain, and optimize the CAMP
- Minimize costs and aircraft out-of-service time relative to area of responsibility
- Ensure that specifications and FMIS setup exists for configuration control, to include Engineering documents for new aircraft delivery configuration and standardization
- Responsible for assigning work flow, and approvals as delegated by Engineering Managers, and Determines work priorities on a daily basis
- Directs work schedules, days off, vacation, and training schedules to ensure adequate shift coverage
- Ensures company policy is followed, and personnel are properly trained to fulfill their responsibilities
- Ensure that personnel within the department including themselves, are properly trained, qualified, and that they are current to perform assigned tasks.
- Review and evaluate Configuration Component Engineer and Analyst performance and administer corrective action when necessary
- VDRP Maintain familiarization with the training requirements necessary as defined in the GMM 100.03: Maintenance Training for Maintenance Organization Personnel and ensure training is current prior to performing the functions and tasks of this position VDRP
- Provide timely and accurate information on aircraft configuration status, on request
- Audit and monitor the aircraft configuration functions to ensure the airworthiness of Frontier aircraft
- Assist in formulation of departmental policy
- Assist in creating and administering company and departmental budget and performance commitments
- Perform computer and administrative functions as assigned by manager
- Provide support to the aircraft Maintenance Department for critical Aircraft On Ground (AOG) situations.
- Responsible for Human Resource process, coordination and review of personnel for proper qualifications, and ensuring that all personnel under his/her direction are properly trained and qualified to perform the assigned tasks.
- Other duties as assigned
Other Functions
- Modify and authorize Engineering Configuration documentation in FMIS
- Approve Publication Change Requests (PCRs) to modify Maintenance documentation
- Modify Engineering Configuration processes as required to meet evolving regulatory and company requirements
- Assign Engineering Configuration resources as necessary to comply with regulatory and company requirements
- Has authority to initiate revisions to company manuals
Qualifications
- Minimum Associates degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Aviation Technology or a related field required; combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree
- Valid FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) rating may be accepted in lieu of degree, with equivalent experience
- Education in or experience with Quality Systems preferred though not required.
- Prior 121 airline experience strongly preferred
- Be familiar with and have general understanding of Time Controlled Parts, Reliability Programs, FARs, Manufacturers Documentation to include but not limited to Maintenance Manuals, IPCs, Trouble Shooting Manuals, Wiring Diagrams, Aircraft Drawings and CMMs, SBs, STCs, ADs and PMA parts
- Must have excellent communication skills, and at least moderate computer and technical writing skills
- Supervisory experience and ability to lead a department with strong leadership skills highly preferred
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Strong analytical skills
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel)
- Working level knowledge of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Moderate level of technical writing skills
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to make sound decisions quickly
Equipment Operated
Standard office equipment, including PC, copier, fax machine, printer
Work Environment
Standard office equipment, including PC, copier, printer
Physical Effort
Generally, not required.
Supervision Received
Considerable Latitude: The incumbent establishes methods and procedures for attaining specific goals and objectives, and receives guidance in terms of broad goals. Only the final results of work are typically reviewed.
Positions Supervised
- Analyst, Eng Config Ctrl
- Configuration Control Engineer
Salary Range - $81,752 - $108,511
Please note: This posting has a closing date of 2/26/2026 midnight MT.
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 employees are subject to pre-employment testing for the following drugs and their metabolites: Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opioids and Phencyclidine (PCP). Further, any 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.
