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.
What Will You Be Doing?
The Sr. Manager, Flight Operations AQP (Non-Pilot) is responsible for development, implementation and certification of Advanced Qualification Programs for pilot, instructor, and evaluator training in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations using best practices of instructional system design.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for development, implementation, and approval of AQP at Frontier Airlines for pilots, instructors, and evaluators as delegated by the Director, Flight Ops Training.
- Develop and maintain required documentation of AQP policies and procedures.
- Manage and execute AQP in accordance with FAA regulations.
- Collaborates with the FAA and serves as subject matter expert for internal and external audits.
- Establish Instructional Systems Design Methodology for curriculum development.
- Implements innovative methods and technologies into the development of efficient training.
- Analyze and evaluate department internal and external audits to ensure program supports operational complexities and risks.
- Works closely with the Director, Flight Operations Training on curriculum development.
- Implement systematic approach for assessing and documenting identified items through the SMS for integration into AQP.
- Conduct, analyze, and submit training data as required for FAA reporting.
- Coordinate and manage required FAA communications including but not limited to Quarterly and Annual standardization meetings.
- Correspond and coordinate with internal groups, FAA, ALPA and other organizations as required.
- Establish and manage a team to execute AQP.
Other Functions
- Must show enthusiasm and a passion for aviation, transferring knowledge, and for the Frontier Brand.
- Cross-departmental organization and leadership.
- Coordinate with training and standards team for trend analysis and risk assessment.
- Track safety trends and recommendations.
- Participate in monthly safety meetings.
- Administers the SMS in area of responsibility. Identifies hazards and assesses safety risks, including change management.
- Ensures the effectiveness of safety risk controls
- Promotes safety.
- Advises upper management of the performance of the SMS and any need for improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelors’ Degree or equivalent work experience - required
- Experience with the development and management of 14 CFR 121 Air Carrier Training and Evaluation Programs
- Minimum 2 years training experience in Transport Category Aircraft – preferred
- Have knowledge of FAA AQP documents (e.g., AC 120-54, FAR Subpart Y, 8900.1 Vol 3, Chap 21)
- At least five (5) years of experience in developing AQP systems with at least two AQP programs in Phase IV of AQP - required
- Experience with Small Group Tryouts as mandated by AQP – preferred
- Experience with Data Analysis and Reporting Systems – required
- Previous management experience preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal skills evidenced by the ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of management and employees.
- Appropriate Airman and Aircraft certification
- Experience working with the FAA and other regulatory agencies.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills, with ability to handle multiple tasks
- Proficiency in MS Office with emphasize on Excel
- Experience with project management
- Knowledge of MINT TMS - preferred
- Ability to communicate clearly as well as draft correspondence in a clear and concise manner
- Ability to establish a good rapport with internal clients and vendors
- Excellent telephone, administrative and record keeping skills
- Must present a professional image
Equipment Operated
Standard office equipment, including PC, copier, fax machine, printer
Work Environment
Typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled
Some overtime and weekend day work required
Some travel required
Physical Effort
Light physical effort required by handling objects up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.
Supervision Received
General Supervision: The incumbent performs a variety of routine work within established policies and procedures and receives detailed instructions on new projects and assignments.
Positions Supervised
- Instructional Designer
- Database Analyst
Salary: $151,824 - $201,520
Please note this role will expire on or before 11/29/24 at 4pm MT.
Workplace Policies
At Frontier Airlines, we wholeheartedly support and have a strong commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action. Frontier is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender variance, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, martial status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military, veteran status, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Diversity is an essential part of our success. Our company flourishes because of the unique backgrounds, skills and ideas that our team members contribute every day. We salute and actively recruit veterans. Military experience is valuable and transferable to many of the positions essential to the operations of our airline.
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.
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.
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