Frontier Airlines Jobs With Flight Benefits Apply In US ( Maintenance Controller )

Frontier Airlines; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Frontier Airlines is seeking an experienced maintenance supervisor to manage upkeep operations on a shift basis, ensuring safe, compliant, and dependable operations across the fleet.

The role requires an A&P license, familiarity with FAA guidelines, and ability to coordinate with engineering, maintenance, and flight operations to minimize downtime and uphold safety standards.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of airline maintenance practices and FAA guidelines.
• A&P license is required.
• FCC First Class Radio Technician certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage upkeep operations on a shift basis to ensure safe, compliant operations.
• Act as primary contact for aircraft out of service and for the fleet's technical reputation.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulation and Frontier policies.
• Provide technical guidance to maintenance personnel on operational matters.
• Authorize aircraft removal from service and coordinate repairs.
• Prioritize safety and maintain aircraft to safety standards.
• Authorize maintenance vendors for emergency repairs and ferry flights.
• Approve MEL/CDL deferrals per policies.
• Coordinate out-of-service events to reduce downtime.
• Generate reports on delays, cancellations, and performance.
• Maintain shift logs and ensure smooth handover to staff.

Skills

Airline maintenance practices

Safety-focused

Collaboration

Communication

Workload planning

Education

Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license

FCC First Class Radio Technician certificate

Tools

Frontier Maintenance Guide

Job description

Compensation

Hourly rate: $20–$30 per hour.

Job Responsibilities

• Manage and control upkeep operations on a shift basis to ensure safe, compliant, and dependable operations.
• Act as primary point of contact for aircraft out of service and for the technical reputation of all aircraft in Frontier’s fleet.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulation §121.378(b) and Frontier’s Maintenance Guide policies.
• Provide technical guidance to maintenance personnel on operational and procedural matters.
• Authorize aircraft removal from service if maintenance is incomplete, and coordinate necessary repairs.
• Prioritize safety and maintain aircraft to uncompromising safety requirements.
• Authorize usage of maintenance vendors for emergency repair and ferry flights at non‑preservation sites.
• Approve and develop MEL/CDL deferrals following Frontier’s maintenance policies.
• Coordinate aircraft out of service events with maintenance, service, technical assistance, and engineering to reduce downtime.
• Generate reports on delays, cancellations, and performance statistics for management.
• Maintain shift logs of all communications and activities related to out‑of‑service aircraft.
• Ensure smooth handover to incoming employees, maintaining continuity of work.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Knowledge of airline maintenance practices, federal aviation guidelines, and Frontier’s Maintenance Guide.
• Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license required.
• FCC First Class Radio Technician certificate preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years line maintenance experience OR 2 years C‑check experience and 2 years avionics troubleshooting experience.
• Prior experience as a maintenance manager is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Airbus A318/A319 aircraft desirable.
• Strong safety, integrity, collaboration, and passion for the organization’s values.
• Ability to plan, organize, and supervise workloads of subordinates.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, capable of interfacing with engineering, maintenance, purchasing, flight operations, flight crews, and dispatchers.