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 Senior Analyst, Operations Planning & Design supports the development of processes and analyses that improve operational performance across the organization. This role applies advanced analytical skills to identify efficiencies, enhance workflows, and reduce costs across Operations and Commercial functions. The Senior Analyst partners with cross‑functional stakeholders to break down complex problems and deliver clear, actionable insights that strengthen planning, execution, and decision‑making.
Essential Functions
- Break down complex operational challenges and large datasets into clear, actionable insights that support decision‑making for leaders across the organization.
- Lead analytical efforts that inform the development of operational and network strategies by interpreting trends, assessing performance drivers, and synthesizing both quantitative and qualitative inputs.
- Review historical and future schedules and operational plans to proactively identify bottlenecks and risks; work across the enterprise to minimize identified problem areas.
- Provide analytical support in cross-functional initiatives, including preparing materials, coordinating discussions, and aligning recommendations with stakeholders at various organizational levels.
- Drive improvements in operational performance by identifying high‑impact opportunities—such as enhancing processes, optimizing resource and staffing plans, evaluating new capabilities, and improving schedule design.
- Prepare clear and concise presentations that effectively communicate insights and recommendations to internal stakeholders and senior leadership.
- Build subject matter expertise on operational topics and trends across the business and industry.
- Participate in special projects and ad hoc requests as directed by management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or related analytical field, or equivalent work experience in lieu.
- Previous professional use of SQL, Python, or R required.
- Previous professional experience working with large datasets required
- 4-6 years of professional experience in an analytical role required.
- Experience in airline operations, logistics, operations management, network planning, scheduling, revenue management, revenue analytics or similar positions preferred.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Technical
- Advanced SQL skills to write complex, highly optimized queries against large datasets
- Experience in statistical software such as Python or R
- Demonstrated understanding of airline network design, economics, and operations management principles preferred
- Familiarity with cloud-based solutions, like Databricks
- Experience with Power BI or Tableau preferred
- Strong proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint
Professional
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Exemplary written and verbal communication and presentation skills
- Ability to structure logical analytical approaches and to apply a range of quantitative techniques to solve business problems in an efficient, timely manner
- Comfortable working self-sufficiently to creatively solve analytical challenges with limited data and imminent deadlines
- Strong work ethic; delivers results in ambiguous, time-pressured situations
- Proven ability to work independently and with a team
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
General Direction: The incumbent normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and receives general instructions on new assignments.
Positions Supervised
None
Salary Range -$72,000 - $96,331
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.
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