A&P Mechanic (PHX)

Frontier Airlines, Inc.; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight benefits

Buddy passes

Travel discounts

Job summary

Frontier Airlines, Inc. is seeking an A&P Aircraft Mechanic (Airbus A320) in Phoenix, AZ. The role involves maintaining our Airbus A320 fleet to Frontier procedures and FAA standards, ensuring safety, compliance, and departure readiness.

You will document work in maintenance records, grow your skills with on‑the‑job training, and may perform interior crew tasks. This position requires FAA certification and relevant A320 experience.

Qualifications

• FAA certificated mechanic with Airframe and Powerplant ratings.
• Two years of experience performing maintenance on A320 series or large similar aircraft.
• Ability to obtain/hold a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform A&P maintenance on Airbus A320-series aircraft per FAA regs and Frontier procedures.
• Document inspections, repairs, and components in required maintenance records.
• Maintain housekeeping, FOD awareness, and tool control for safety.
• Operate GSE and aircraft taxi when trained and authorized.
• Complete required maintenance training and build qualifications through on‑the‑job learning.
• Interior crew work including removal/reinstall of aircraft interiors as needed.

Skills

FAA A&P certified

Airframe & Powerplant

A320 experience

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Tools

Maintenance records software

Job description

Sky Harbor Airport F9
Phoenix, AZ 85034, USA

Description

A&P Aircraft Mechanic (Airbus A320) — Phoenix, AZ

Shift: Varies based on business needs. Schedules are awarded through a union shift bid process by seniority. Recruiters and hiring leaders will review shift details during the pre-screen and interview process.

Bring your A&P.We’ll bring the Airbus. Frontier Airlines is Denver-based—powered by innovation, efficiency, and teams who take pride in doing the job right.

As an A&P Aircraft Mechanic in Phoenix, AZ, you’ll maintain our Airbus A320 fleet to Frontier procedures and FAA standards, keeping aircraft safe, compliant, and departure-ready.

We fly because you make it possible.

Compensation

• Base pay: $29.39/hour ( increases to $29.90/hour after 90 days)

Additional hourly premiums (as applicable):

• $1.20/hr — Airframe (A) license
• $1.00/hr — Graveyard shift differential
• $0.75/hr — 3+ years Airbus experience + General Familiarization certified (or after training)
• $0.75/hr — 3+ years Airbus experience + Troubleshooting certified (or after training)

Premiums may be stackable depending on qualifications and shift.

Whyyou’lllove this role:

• Airbus A320 work + real impact: Keep our fleet safe, compliant, and departure-ready, supporting on-time, reliable operations.
• Grow skills + earn more: Hands-on training and premium pay opportunities (A/P, run/taxi, shift differential, Airbus experience/certs).

At Frontier, our mission is to Make Every Flight Count. That mission guides how we support our customers, our people and the operation every day.

As a Frontier employee, your work connects to more than a single role. Whether you’re supporting flights, helping customers, maintaining aircraft, leading teams or working behind the scenes, you help create a travel experience that is safe, reliable and built around value.

Our work is guided by our core values: customer first, safety always, operational excellence and one team. These values shape how we make decisions, support each other and deliver for the people who count on us.

Support for work, life and travel

Frontier offers benefits, programs and travel privileges designed to support eligible employees at work and beyond. Availability may vary by role, employment status, eligibility, location, schedule, applicable policies and current plan details.

Depending on role and eligibility, available benefits and programs may include:

• 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

Frontier Airlines is a Denver-based airline serving destinations across the United States and select international markets. Our people support every part of the travel journey, from airport operations and flight crews to aircraft maintenance, customer support, corporate teams and more.

We’refocused on delivering meaningful value by making travel more accessible, practical and easy to personalize for our customers. Across the airline, our teams help support a safe, reliable and efficient operation while continuing to strengthen the experience for the people who choose Frontier.

Whatyou’lldo at Frontier Airlines:

• Perform A&P aircraft maintenance on Airbus A320-series or similar transport-category aircraft in compliance with FAA regulations (FARs) and Frontier procedures.
• Document inspections, repairs, and component work in required aircraft maintenance records, logbooks, work cards, and maintenance tracking systems (including MEL/CDL/NEF and FMIS entries as required).
• Maintain strong housekeeping, FOD awareness, and positive tool control to ensure safety and operational readiness.
• Operate GSE, airport-qualified vehicles, and perform engine runs / aircraft taxi when trained and authorized.
• Complete required maintenance training and build qualifications through structured on-the-job learning.
• (Interior Crew) Remove, repair, and reinstall aircraft interiors (seats, galleys, lavatories, sidewalls, ceilings, flooring).

Whatyou’ll bring to Frontier Airlines:

• FAA certificated mechanic with Airframe and Powerplant ratings
• Must have the ability to acquire, hold, and execute the use of a valid motor vehicle driver's license
• Requires two (2) years of experience performing maintenance in the following areas on A320 series or large similar type aircraft: maintenance checks, engine changes, landing gear changes, structural repairs, flight control rigging, component maintenance on A320 series aircraft or on larger similar type aircraft or successful completion of accredited A&P mechanic training course.
• When directed by management, must obtain taxi and run-up qualification on all aircraft types within six months of assignment in Line Maintenance

Interior Crew Mechanic (Airframe): Additional Qualifications

• FAA certificated mechanic with Airframe rating
• Requires two (2) years of experience performing maintenance in one or more of the following areas on A320 series or large similar type aircraft: maintenance checks, engine changes, landing gear replacement, structural repairs, flight control rigging, component maintenance on A320 series aircraft or on large similar type aircraft or successful completion of accredited A&P mechanic training course
• When directed by management, must obtain taxi and run-up qualification on all aircraft types within six months of assignment in Line Maintenance
• Must have ability to complete differences training
• 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
• Must have the ability to plan, organize, and administrate workloads to subordinates
• Position requires extremely strenuous physical work involving objects more than 100 lbs. occasionally, and more than 50 lbs. frequently

Whatyou’ll get:

• Flight benefits for you and your family on Frontier Airlines
• Buddypasses for friends
• Discounts across travel + 2,000+ vendors
• Total Rewards including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation/sick time, and medical/dental/vision starting the 1st of the month after hire
• HOPE League assistance during catastrophic hardship

Work Sponsorship: We sponsor eligible candidates under the requirements of U.S. TN visas for candidates who are nationals of Canada and Mexico.

Essential Functions

• Perform and assist approved work by their leads within the scheduled shift
• Ensure completeness of all assigned work documents and records
• Seek on-the-job training during work shift to ensure proper qualification standards are met and maintained
• Has the authority to perform engine run and aircraft taxi as authorized by Frontier Airlines qualification
• Has the authority to operate various ground support equipment (GSE) and passenger vehicles limited to airport operations movement area with a current and valid U.S. state issued motor vehicle driver's license, a Frontier Airlines driving endorsement, an airport qualification and a signed movement area limitation Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) on file
• Has the authority to operate various passenger vehicles on public roads and offsite facilities outside of airport operations area with a valid U.S. state issued motor vehicle driver's license in the operator's possession for 3 years, a Frontier Airlines