Coordinator - Deferred Maintenance

Frontier Airlines; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 96,331; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight benefits for you and your 
fam

Buddy passes for friends

Discounts with travel vendors

Dress for your Day environment

Flexible work schedules

Total Rewards program with salary, 401

HOPE League involvement

Job summary

Frontier Airlines is seeking a Deferred Maintenance Coordinator in Denver to support the Manager of Maintenance Demand Planning & Analysis. You will oversee MEL/CDL/NEF/ODM actions, plan repairs, coordinate parts, and ensure compliance with FAA guidelines and Frontier standards.

The role requires an FAA A&P license and 3 years of airline maintenance experience, with strong organization and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant license.
• 3 years of Airline or Transport Category Aircraft experience.
• 3 years of interfacing with MEL Manual for aircraft operations.
• 3 years of aircraft maintenance in a Line Maintenance environment (A320 preferred).
• Experience with Maintenance Information Systems (TRAX/AMOS) and Flight Operating System (Sabre/Cae or similar).
• Demonstrates Frontier core values: Safety, Respect, Trust, Collaboration, Value and Passion.

Responsibilities

• Monitor MEL/CDL/NEF and interfacing manuals to ensure airworthiness and safety.
• Own the MEL maintenance capture program.
• Identify and prioritize MEL/CDL/NEF and ODM capture.
• Verify material requisitions and transfer orders at deferral.
• Request proper TSWS by engaging Technical Services/Engineering and others.
• Modify maintenance events for Frontier personnel or approved providers.
• Manage MEL/CDL/NEF and ODM escalation per guidance and FARs.
• Provide FAA and internal reporting on MEL/CDL/NEF and ODM plans and results.
• Support MEL Steering Committee meetings and FAA interventions.
• Coordinate with STC partners for MEL/CDL/NEF/ODM efficiency.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Reliability

Education

FAA A&P license

Tools

TRAX/AMOS

Flight ops systems

Job description

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

• 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 Deferred Maintenance Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Manager, Maintenance Demand Planning & Analysis in the development and coordination of resolution actions for Minimum Equipment List (MEL), Configuration Deviation List (CDL), Non-Essential Equipment and Furnishings List (NEF), and Other Deferred Maintenance (ODM) items, to include extensive work scopes, repair and/or replacement of parts, assemblies, and aircraft structures compliance with 14CFR 121.628. Specifically, the Deferred Maintenance Coordinator ensures an Acceptable Level of safety (ALoS) by planning MEL/CDL/NEF/ODM repairs at the earliest practicable opportunity. The Deferred Maintenance Coordinator monitors, reports, and coordinates resolution actions to restore aircraft to type design by ensuring the parts, personnel, facilities, procedures, and schedules are within the prescribed deferral limits, company goals, and special requirements.

Essential Functions

• Monitor the MEL/CDL/NEF and interfacing manual specifications for conditions and limitations in the form of placard, maintenance procedures, crew operating procedures and other restrictions to ensure airworthiness requirements and an acceptable level of safety (ALoS) are maintained.
• Take operational ownership for all aspects of the MEL maintenance capture program.
• Identify and prioritize the MEL/CDL/NEF and ODM capture ensuring alignment with Frontier standards and guidelines.
• Verify and validate the suitability and completeness of material requisitions and transfer orders performed at time of deferral application in support of MEL/CDL, NEF and ODMs including, but not limited to parts, expendables, consumables, and special tools.
• Identify and request the proper Technical Services Work Scope (TSWS) by engaging appropriate teams for TSWS development (e.g. Technical Services/Engineering/Other) and ensure scheduling within the time constraint of the TSWS.
• Continuously evaluate and modify, as required, all planned maintenance events to be accomplished by both Frontier maintenance personnel and/or approved maintenance providers.
• Manage the MEL/CDL/NEF and ODM escalation processes per company guidance and FARs
• Verify that MEL/CDL/NEF and ODM program changes meet regulatory requirements, comply with Frontier standards and policy, and fully interface with Maintenance & Operations functions, Aircraft Flight Manual Limitations, Emergency Procedures or Airworthiness Directives, ensuring compliance with FAA MMEL, Operations Specifications, ICAO and internal manuals.
• Provide daily company and FAA reporting relative to MEL/CDL/NEF and ODM work capture plans and success.
• Provide weekly reporting relative to ODM capture plans for 30/60/90 days.
• Provide technical, operational, and policy support to the Frontier Airlines MEL Steering Committee.
• Provide timely corrective actions for deficiencies noted by the FAA or internal investigations.
• Assist in quarterly and ad hoc MEL Steering Committee meetings.
• Participate in meetings with the FAA concerning MEL/CDL/NEF Program and ODM Program (revisions, temporary revisions, FAA issues).
• Coordinate ICA, material, and tooling needs with Frontier Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) partners to ensure and maintain MEL/CDL/NEF and ODM efficiency and currency.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager of Maintenance Demand Planning and Analysis.
• Maintain familiarization with the training requirements necessary as defined by the GMM 100: Maintenance Training Program and ensure training is current prior to performing the functions and tasks of this position.

Qualifications

• Required - Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant license
• Required - 3 years of Airline or Transport Category Aircraft experience
• Required - 3 years of experience interfacing with the MEL Manual for purposes of aircraft operations
• Required - 3 years of aircraft maintenance experience in a Line Maintenance environment (Preferably on A320 series aircraft)
• Preferred - Experience using Maintenance Information Systems (TRAX, AMOS, or similar) and Flight Operating System (Sabre, CAE, or similar)
• 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

• Exceptional organization and communication skills
• Proficient in the following software products; Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook/Excel/PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, Power BI
• Maintain FAA Airman (A&P) ATMS Certification and Training Qualifications through F9 training
• Strong attention to detail and written and verbal communications skills
• Must be an independent worker capable of excelling in a highly demanding environment
• Must be dependable as demonstrated through regular attendance and punctuality, timeliness, and accurate completion of duties and tasks
• Must be intrinsically motivated towards success, able to work through external functional owners, and understand/ employ the escalation process when issues/ blockers impact operational success

Equipment Operated

Standard office equipment, including Laptop, Printer

Work Environment

Typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled

Some weekends, nights, holidays and on-call duty as needed

Physical Effort

Generally, not required.

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.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $72,000 - $96,331

Please note: this role will close on or before 9/30/26.

Positions Supervised

• None

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.

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