About the position

Responsible for providing shift level oversight for all line maintenance activities at the assigned Maintenance base. Coordinates activities between Station Operations, Flight Ops, Flight dispatch, MCC and Inspection departments and the business partner. 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. This role has the authority to determine the Airworthiness of a Frontier Airline Aircraft, request changes to Frontier Airline Manuals via PCR process, determine the Serviceability of Frontier Airlines tooling, assign Lead and A&P Mechanics to work packages, determine manpower required for assigned jobs, assign Field Trips, determine Maintenance mechanics and Supervisors work schedules, approve direct reports Vacation time requests, and enforce contracts and agreements in place related to line MX work groups and vendors. The role also has the authority to determine the Man-power requirements for the Maintenance station.

Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, and coordinate SMS activities, Identify hazards and safety risks
• Provide shift level management, operational control, oversight and procedural guidance
• Develop plans and prioritize maintenance activity to assure safe and expedient aircraft return to service to established schedule
• Escalation of issues/conflicts with achieving daily operational objectives, as appropriate.
• Shift level oversight of compliance with Frontier maintenance manuals and company policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough communications with Maintenance Control and Maintenance Planning to ensure all maintenance is completed on schedule.
• Validate line maintenance aircraft tooling is available, maintained/calibrated, and controlled to meet daily task requirements.
• Manage labor schedules to ensure required capacity; planned and actual
• Ensure timely documentation compliance, including accuracy, entry into the maintenance tracking systems, and submission to Maintenance Records.
• Compliance with CFRs and Frontier policy/procedures, including sick/vacation reporting
• Coordinate charters and field trips, including tooling, parts, materials/hazmat, and manuals
• Ensure compliance with applicable labor agreements or contracts
• Provide direct management of support shops personnel and management of production where applicable
• Coordinate with other organization and departments for optimal safety, compliance, and operational performance
• Prepare performance assessments of direct reports where applicable
• Maintain and track performance KPIs, and report out on KPI data when requested

Requirements

• FAA Certificated Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic rating and License
• Working knowledge of 121 Federal Aviation Regulations
• 10 years aircraft line mechanic maintenance experience
• 5 years Supervisor Aircraft line maintenance experience
• Previous experience managing a Line Maintenance Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program
• High School Diploma
• Must have ability to plan, organize, and administrate workloads to subordinates
• A working knowledge of 121 Federal Aviation Regulations
• Ability to manage the Line maintenance Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelors degree in management, engineering or equivalent

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings options
• Paid holidays, vacation time and sick time
• Travel privileges on Frontier Airlines and participating partner airlines, based on current program rules and availability
• Buddy passes, based on eligibility and program rules
• Travel-related discounts and employee discounts on select products, services and vendors
• A hybrid schedule for eligible headquarters roles based in Denver, Colorado
• Business casual dress options for eligible corporate and support roles
• Employee support programs and resources, including the HOPE League, Frontier Airlines’ nonprofit organization