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 Director, Airport Planning & Facilities has responsibility for airport planning and affairs along with overseeing the planning, design, construction, and implementation of facilities projects within the Company’s network including airport space, training facilities, hangars, and other corporate projects and ensuring these facilities support the Company’s operational plans.
Relative to airport planning and affairs, this position will guide the team in representing the Company in its business with airport operators, landlords and peer airlines in relation to airport development. The position will lead others in supporting the Company’s operational strategy by ensuring fiscally sound airport development opportunities are implemented and operating space meets the Company’s network, operational and growth requirements.
Essential Functions
Airport Planning & Affairs
- Executive-level relationships and communication with airports in coordination with our commercial, finance and operations teams to support our network, operations and growth plans
- Lead, engage with and drive negotiations for Use and Lease agreements with local governments, private third-parties, and other airlines to achieve corporate objectives
- Strategic planning and execution of initiatives supporting the Company’s network, operational and growth plans, including securing gates, ticket counters, and aircraft parking
- Prepare budget projections and cost distributions for airport portfolio; seek opportunities for increased efficiencies and improved customer service
- Administer leases and compliance with SOX controls
- Collaborate with airports to understand drivers and assumptions behind their annual rate setting to ensure the lowest possible rates
- Ensure that all of the Company's operational groups have the real estate they need to meet the Company's operational objectives and financial and other corporate requirements
Facilities
- Oversight of capital expenditure portfolio for headquarters, hangars, training facilities, and other corporate facilities
- Plan, implement, and supervise all large-scale facility-related projects to include design/bid/build construction projects (e.g. new hangar builds and gate/airport facilities) while ensuring compliance with Company, State, and Federal requirements
- Conduct RFPs and negotiate all facilities agreements including large-scale design/bid/build construction agreements
- Liaise with internal stakeholders and airport authority representatives on all facility projects
- Coordinate and implement space planning for HDQ projects to maximize space efficiencies, while implementing solutions in line with Company goals
Other Functions
- Administer other day-to-day tasks, as needed
- Monitor airline and airport industry developments and communicate updates and plans to address as applicable
- Assist with special projects as assigned
- Develop improved procedures for more efficient department operations
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Legal, or Aviation Management; Master’s degree preferred
- Over 10 years of experience in a relevant field
- Management experience with emphasis on lease/contract negotiation, financial modeling and strategic planning
- Budget and forecast experience
- Relevant experience with airline or aviation real estate transactions
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Thorough understanding and knowledge of aviation industry including budgeting, scheduling, construction and project management and airline flight operations preferred
- Ability to travel on Company-supported initiatives up to 60% of the time
- Ability to define problems and work through solutions in a collaborative environment
- Highly ethical and trustworthy leader with professional demeanor that will represent the Company to critical external audiences to support Company goals
- Aptitude to synthesize and present complex, strategic, and often ambiguous matters to varying audiences, up to and including the CFO and CEO
- Strong ability to manage multiple competing priorities, projects, and deadlines, balancing high-profile asks from the executive team with operationally critical day-to-day tasks
- Demonstrated ability to effectively negotiate complex arrangements
- Ability to manage and develop the skillsets and competencies of a diverse team
- Proficiency in Excel
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
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
Sr. Manager, Airport Planning & Affairs, West Coast
Sr. Manager, Airport Planning & Affairs, East Coast
Sr. Manager, Airport Planning & Affairs, Growth Hubs
Sr. Manager, Facilities, Design, and Construction
Manager, Corporate Facilities & Infrastructure
Please note: this posting has a closing date of on or before 11/29/2024. Salary ($137,643 - $182,696) DOE : plus short and long term incentives
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.
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