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 Engineer II, Reliability and Configuration Control is the primary point of contact for all reliability‑related operational and technical issues within Technical Services. The role is responsible for performing reliability analyses, root‑cause investigations, and initiating and monitoring initiatives to enhance operational performance, reduce aircraft out‑of‑service events, and ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements. This position also performs research and analysis to maintaining configuration control, update engineering documentation, and supports department projects and processes.
Essential Functions
- Analyze component, assembly, and airframe reliability issues, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
- Lead reliability improvement projects by creating business cases, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and driving initiatives to reduce unplanned out‑of‑service events.
- Provide periodic updates on the status, progress, and effectiveness of reliability initiatives.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Reliability, Maintenance, vendors, and lessors to support data acquisition, analysis, compliance, and project execution.
- Develop and implement engineering documents, including EAs, EOs, FCDs, Engineering Specifications, Engineering Drawings, Publication Change Requests, and FMIS Engineering Controls (ECs).
- Conduct research and analysis on components using IPCs, ADs, SBs, engineering documents, and other technical data to maintain and update the IPC Supplement, FMIS, and component research databases.
- Edit FMIS entries to ensure accurate configuration control and correct discrepancies.
- Interpret and review drawings, technical data, 14 CFRs, ADs, SBs, engineering documents, and Fleet Campaign Directives to ensure technical and regulatory compliance.
- Verify that vendor SBs, engineering documents, and supporting materials include proper approvals and meet Title 14 CFR and internal standards.
- Work with Engineering teams and lessors to ensure comprehensive compliance and technical substantiation.
- Assist aircraft Maintenance departments with retrieving and analyzing aircraft information as needed.
- Provide technical support during Aircraft on Ground (AOG) events.
- Ensure proper documentation exists for the authorization and control of aircraft parts.
- Serve as a researcher, technical author, and mentor on engineering projects and departmental initiatives.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts to enhance Engineering department processes, documentation quality, and overall efficiency.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Authority
- Authority to revise and modify engineering documents and FMIS entries in accordance with company processes.
- Authority to conduct OJT training for department personnel.
- Signature authority in the Manager’s absence, within delegated limits.
Other Functions
- Modify and review Frontier Engineering Component Configuration documentation
- Modify and review Engineering Component Configuration settings in FMIS
- Generate Publication Change Requests (PCRs) to modify maintenance documentation
- Modify part requirements in FMIS
- Creation of SB and VSB tracking items in FMIS
- Review and Analysis of RIL and Parts Pool Configuration Change Requests
- Generate requisitions in FMIS and engineering documentation for acquisition of required items related to regulatory and company requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; minimum of associates degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aviation Technology or a related field; combination of relevant education and experience will be considered in lieu of degree
- Minimum of 3 years experience in a 121 airline environment Technical Services / Engineering department or comparable maintenance experience.
- 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
- 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.
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
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends as required by management for in-service issue resolution and project completion
Equipment Operated
Standard office equipment, including PC, copier, printer
Work Environment / Remote Work Options
- This role can be based at our headquarters in Denver, CO or anywhere in the United States via a remote work arrangement (periodic travel to Denver from a Frontier-serviced city required)
- If remote, you must be able to follow our remote work policies, including ability and comfort level working from home with access to a high-speed internet connection
- If headquarters-based, typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled
- Subject to local laws, employment at Frontier is considered “at will” and a role’s designation as Fully Remote is subject to change based on the Company’s business needs as well as the employee’s performance while working Fully Remote.
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
Salary: $90,094 - $119,583
Please note this role has a closing date of on or before 4/30/26 midnight MST
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.
