Instructor — OJT Training

Test Frontier Job Board; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 82,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier Airlines, Inc. seeks an Instructor - OTJTraining in Denver, CO.

This hybrid role combines classroom, field and on‑the‑job training across Frontier’s route system, with travel up to 50%. You will deliver structured OJT for initial and recurrent qualifications, including Airbus systems, run/taxi/radio, ground support and servicing operations, and you will document progress in the Learning Management System.

Qualifications

• FAA Mechanic Certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant ratings.
• Five years of experience in transport-category aircraft maintenance.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain a valid Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge.
• Familiarity with aviation regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to plan and conduct OJT lessons and evaluate technician performance against established standards.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to meet applicable background-check and pre-employment DOT testing requirements.
• Legal eligibility to work in the country where the position is located.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on aircraft maintenance training.
• Deliver initial and recurrent Airbus run/taxi/radio training and qualifications.
• Provide hands-on instruction and qualification for ground support and servicing operations.
• Conduct Airbus aircraft systems, avionics and structures OJT qualification training.
• Plan and conduct OJT lessons and evaluate technician performance against established standards.
• Support Aircraft Maintenance Technician and Apprentice initiatives.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $81,752 USD to $108,511 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Instructor - OTJTraining

Denver, CO Salary range: $81,752-$108,511

Bring aircraft maintenance training to life

As an Instructor - OTJTraining , you’ll turn technical knowledge into practical, hands‑on learning for Frontier’s aircraft maintenance teams.

You’ll supplement classroom instruction by delivering structured On-the-Job Training for initial and recurrent qualifications — including Airbus systems, run/taxi/radio, ground support and servicing operations, avionics and structures.

This role supports technicians where the work happens, so you’ll train across classroom, field and one‑on‑one environments and travel throughout Frontier’s route system as needed.

Why this role matters

Strong technical training helps maintenance professionals translate knowledge into safe, consistent performance on the job. Your work helps prepare and qualify the technicians supporting Frontier aircraft while reinforcing regulatory requirements, safe work practices and technical standards.

Leadership scope

This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports. The position operates with general direction and normally receives limited day‑to‑day instruction, with broader guidance provided for new assignments.

What you’ll do

Deliver hands‑on aircraft maintenance training

• Provide formal, structured On-the-Job Training for aircraft maintenance personnel.
• Deliver initial and recurrent Airbus run/taxi/radio training and qualifications.
• Provide hands‑on instruction and qualification for ground support and servicing operations.
• Conduct Airbus aircraft systems, avionics and structures OJT qualification training.
• Plan and conduct OJT lessons and evaluate technician performance against established completion standards.
• Support Aircraft Maintenance Technician and Apprentice Maintenance initiatives.

Build and support the OJT program

• Help coordinate the development, implementation and integration of OJT across Frontier.
• Demonstrate the proper use of applicable digital aircraft maintenance systems and standard office software as part of Aviation Maintenance Technician training.
• Document completed training in Frontier’s Learning Management System.
• Support cross‑departmental activities and special projects as assigned.

Make safety part of every lesson

• Promote safety through practical demonstration of compliant maintenance practices.
• Support and promote Technical Operations safety initiatives.
• Model strong safety, integrity, excellence and teamwork while working with technicians and partners.

What you’ll bring

Required qualifications

• FAA Mechanic Certificate with both Airframe and Powerplant ratings.
• Five years of experience in transport‑category aircraft maintenance.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain a valid Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge.
• Familiarity with aviation regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong verbal and written interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to plan and conduct OJT lessons and evaluate technician performance against established standards.
• Strong organization and time‑management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to meet applicable background‑check and pre‑employment DOT testing requirements.
• Legal eligibility to work in the country where the position is located.

Preferred qualifications

• Previous Airbus A320 systems training.
• Previous experience conducting aviation maintenance On-the-Job Training.

What to expect

This is a hybrid role based in Denver, Colorado, with travel requirements of up to 50%.

Your training environment may include:

• Office, classroom and field settings.
• Formal classroom instruction and individual hands‑on floor training.
• Frequent travel throughout Frontier’s route system.
• Occasional off‑shift assignments.
• Occasional outdoor assignments for training purposes.
• Use of standard aircraft maintenance and support tooling and equipment.

This is also a physically active training role. You must be able to perform strenuous work, including lifting, pushing or pulling up to 100 pounds occasionally and up to 50 pounds frequently.

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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