Maintenance Controller

Frontier-Airlines; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

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

You will work across Maintenance, Material Services, Technical Support, Engineering and SOC to coordinate recovery efforts, supporting safe, compliant and reliable operations while helping reduce aircraft downtime and schedule impact.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of airline maintenance practices, FARs and Frontier General Maintenance Manual policies and procedures.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Airline maintenance practices & FARs

Experience mix (Line/C-Check & avioncs

Airbus systems knowledge

Communication skills

Workload planning

Frontier value alignment

Maintenance Training course

Job description

Denver, CO | Full-Time | Shift varies based on business needs Pay: $52.00/hour | Relocationassistanceavailable Posting expires on or before 9/28/26

Keep the fleet moving

When a maintenance issue affectsan aircraft, everyminuteand every decision matter.

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

Working across Maintenance, Material Services, Technical Support, Engineering, the System Operations Center (SOC)and maintenance vendors,you’llcoordinate recovery efforts that support safe,compliantand reliable operations while helping reduceaircraftdowntime and schedule impact.

This position reports to the SeniorManagerMCC / Maintenance Planning, Technical Services.

Whatyou’llneed to qualify

Required qualifications:

• 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, flightcrewsand 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,lifeand 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, applicablepoliciesand 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, vacationtimeand 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,servicesand vendors

What does a Maintenance Controller do at Frontier Airlines?

• Manage maintenance operations on a shift basis andmaintainpositive operational control and situational awareness of out-of-serviceaircraft
• Serve as a primary contact foraircraftout-of-service events and fleet mechanical status
• Coordinateaircraftrecovery efforts across Maintenance, Material Services, Technical Support, Engineering and SOC
• Providetechnical guidance to maintenance personnel on technical,operationaland procedural matters
• Authorize MEL/CDL deferralsin accordance withFrontier procedures
• Develop work scopes for MEL/CDL deferrals, including troubleshooting recommendations andrequiredmaterial requests
• Authorize maintenance vendors for emergency maintenance and ferry flight inspections at non-maintenance stations
• Advise SOC personnel whenaircraftrouting must support specific maintenance requirements
• Exercise authority to removean aircraftfrom 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 safetyremainsthe paramount consideration in maintenance-related decisions
• Generate required operational reports andmaintainshift 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 technicalexpertiseand airline operations. Your judgment and coordination helpdeterminehow maintenance issues are resolved, howaircraftreturn toserviceand how Frontier supports safety,complianceand operational reliability.

Additionalexperience we value

Preferred qualifications:

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

At Frontier, our mission is to Make Every Flight Count. That mission guides how we support our customers,ourpeopleand the operation every day.

As a Frontier employee, your workconnects to more than a single role. Whetheryou’resupporting flights, helping customers,maintainingaircraft, leadingteamsor working behind the scenes, you help create a travel experience that is safe,reliableand built around value.

Our work is guided by our core values: customer first, safety always, operationalexcellenceand one team. These values shape how we make decisions, supporteachotherand deliver for the people who count on us.

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 toaircraftmaintenance, customer support, corporateteamsand more.

We’refocused on delivering meaningful value by making travel more accessible,practicaland easy to personalize for our customers. Across the airline, our teams help support a safe,reliableand 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,skillsand 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 skillsrequired ofindividuals in this position.Please be advised that dutiesand expectations of this position may be subject to change.

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