Maintenance Controller

Frontier Airlines; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 137,540,000 - 165,312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel privileges

Job summary

Frontier Airlines in Denver, CO is seeking a Maintenance Controller (MCC) to manage real-time maintenance operations and serve as the primary contact for aircraft out-of-service events and fleet status.

You will coordinate recovery with Maintenance, Material Services, Technical Support, Engineering, SOC and vendors to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable operations while helping reduce downtime and schedule impact.

Qualifications

• Must have an Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license.
• Knowledge of airline maintenance practices, FARs and Frontier maintenance policies.
• Experience combinations: 5 years line maintenance, or 2 years C-Check plus 2 years avionics troubleshooting.
• Excellent Airbus systems knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to plan, organize and administer workloads.
• Demonstrated alignment with Frontier core values.
• Maintenance Training Required Inspection Item course completion.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance operations on a shift basis with positive control over out-of-service aircraft.
• Serve as primary contact for aircraft out-of-service events and fleet status.
• Coordinate recovery across Maintenance, Material Services, Technical Support, Engineering and SOC.
• Provide technical guidance to maintenance personnel on technical, operational and procedural matters.
• Authorize MEL/CDL deferrals per Frontier procedures.
• Develop work scopes for MEL/CDL deferrals and needed material requests.
• Authorize maintenance vendors for emergency maintenance and ferry flight inspections at non-maintenance stations.
• Advise SOC on routing for specific maintenance requirements.
• Exercise authority to remove an aircraft from service if maintenance is not satisfactorily completed.
• Be in charge of contracted maintenance activities to ensure compliance with policies.
• Ensure safety remains paramount in maintenance decisions.
• Generate operational reports and maintain shift documentation and turnover.
• Proactively manage deferrals that impact customer service.
• Perform other duties assigned by the M.O.D. or Senior Manager.

Skills

Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License

Airline maintenance knowledge

Strong communication

Workload planning

Education

A&P License (education)

FCC First Class Radio Telephone Certificate

Factory-approved Airbus A319/A320 training

Job description

Maintenance Controller (MCC)

Denver, CO | Full-Time | Shift varies based on business needs

Pay: $52.00/hour | Relocation assistance available

Posting expires on or before 9/28/26

Keep the fleet moving When a maintenance issue affects an aircraft, every minute and every decision matter.

Maintenance Controller (MCC)

Denver, CO | Full-Time | Shift varies based on business needs

Pay: $52.00/hour | Relocation assistance available

Posting expires on or before 9/28/26

Keep the fleet moving When a maintenance issue affects an aircraft, every minute and every decision matter.

As a Maintenance Controller (MCC) at Frontier Airlines, you’ll manage real-time maintenance operations and serve as a primary point of contact for aircraft out-of-service events and fleet mechanical status.

Working across Maintenance, Material Services, Technical Support, Engineering, the System Operations Center (SOC) and maintenance vendors, you’ll coordinate recovery efforts that support safe, compliant and reliable operations while helping reduce aircraft downtime and schedule impact.

This position reports to the Senior Manager MCC / Maintenance Planning, Technical Services.

What You’ll Need To Qualify

Required qualifications:

• Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License
• Working knowledge of airline maintenance practices, FARs and Frontier General Maintenance Manual policies and procedures
• One of the following experience combinations:
• 5 years of Line Maintenance experience, or
• 2 years of C-Check experience and 2 years of avionics troubleshooting experience
• Excellent Airbus systems knowledge and troubleshooting skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with Engineering, Maintenance, Purchasing, Flight Operations Management, flight crews and Dispatch
• Ability to plan, organize and administer workloads to subordinates
• Demonstrated behaviors aligned with Frontier core values: Safety, Respect, Trust, Collaboration, Value and Passion
• Ability to attend and successfully complete the Maintenance Training Required Inspection Item course

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

What does a Maintenance Controller do at Frontier Airlines?

• Manage maintenance operations on a shift basis and maintain positive operational control and situational awareness of out-of-service aircraft
• Serve as a primary contact for aircraft out-of-service events and fleet mechanical status
• Coordinate aircraft recovery efforts across Maintenance, Material Services, Technical Support, Engineering and SOC
• Provide technical guidance to maintenance personnel on technical, operational and procedural matters
• Authorize MEL/CDL deferrals in accordance with Frontier procedures
• Develop work scopes for MEL/CDL deferrals, including troubleshooting recommendations and required material requests
• Authorize maintenance vendors for emergency maintenance and ferry flight inspections at non-maintenance stations
• Advise SOC personnel when aircraft routing must support specific maintenance requirements
• Exercise authority to remove an aircraft from service when maintenance work has not been satisfactorily completed
• Be directly in charge, under 121.378(b), of maintenance activities performed by contract maintenance personnel to ensure compliance with Frontier General Maintenance Manual policies and procedures
• Ensure safety remains the paramount consideration in maintenance-related decisions
• Generate required operational reports and maintain shift documentation and turnover information
• Proactively manage deferrals that impact customer service
• Perform other duties assigned by the M.O.D. or Senior Manager of the Department

Why this role matters

Maintenance Control sits at the intersection of technical expertise and airline operations. Your judgment and coordination help determine how maintenance issues are resolved, how aircraft return to service and how Frontier supports safety, compliance and operational reliability.

Additional Experience We Value

Preferred qualifications:

• FCC First Class Radio Telephone Certificate
• Prior maintenance supervisor experience
• Factory-approved Airbus A319/A320 training

Working at Frontier Airlines

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.

About Frontier Airlines

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’re focused 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.

At Frontier Airlines, we wholeheartedly support and have a strong commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and

Diversity is an essential part of our success. Our company flourishes because of the unique backgrounds, skills and ideas that our team members contribute every day. We salute and actively recruit veterans. Military experience is valuable and transferable to many of the positions essential to the operations of our airline.

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.

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.

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