Director, Ground Safety & Operations

Frontier Airlines; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier Airlines in Denver is seeking a Director, Ground Operations Safety to set the long‑term safety strategy and oversee performance across ground operations, including ramp, catering and maintenance safety. As a leader, you will establish goals, develop the safety team, drive OSHA compliance, manage employee injury, and oversee the emergency response program with cross‑functional partners.

The requirements include 8+ years in aviation, 5+ years of leadership, a bachelor’s degree, and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of aviation or airline industry experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ leadership experience
• Bachelor’s degree or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of a degree

Responsibilities

• Set long-term strategy for Frontier Airlines ground operations safety through regular assessment and active mitigation of all potential operations risks.
• Leads and develops safety team responsible for ground operations safety, OSHA compliance, employee injury management, and emergency response by providing performance management and ongoing feedback while fostering a strong team environment.
• Builds strong partnerships with key stakeholders on the management and improvement of ACS and Maintenance safety performance.
• Drives continuous improvement in Aircraft Ground Damage (AGD), including regular facilitation of the AGD Review Board, initiatives, metrics, and analyses.
• Lead the development and on-going management of business partner safety standards.
• Lead and continuously improve the ground safety investigation process, to include high severity incidents, aircraft ground damage, and significant employee injury incidents
• Ensures operating division procedures, processes, policies, equipment, and facilities are adequate to maintain a safe and compliant work environment for all employees and customers
• Serves as Frontier Airlines representative to outside trade and government agencies for ground safety issues
• Oversees and ensure compliance with all national and local occupational, industrial, and environmental requirements
• Oversees and ensures a robust Emergency Response plan is in place and actively tested

Job description

Frontier Airlines in Denver is seeking a Director, Ground Operations Safety to set the long‑term safety strategy and oversee performance across ground operations, including ramp, catering and maintenance safety. As a leader, you will establish goals, develop the safety team, drive OSHA compliance, manage employee injury, and oversee the emergency response program with cross‑functional partners.

The requirements include 8+ years in aviation, 5+ years of leadership, a bachelor’s degree, and