Manager - Fleet Reliability Engineering

Frontier Airlines; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,114 - 146,157; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight benefits for employees and family

Flexible work schedules

Total Rewards program with comprehensive benefits

Job summary

A leading ultra-low-cost carrier in Denver, Colorado is seeking a Manager, Fleet Reliability Engineering. The role involves providing leadership and oversight for fleet reliability functions, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and enhancing overall fleet performance. Candidates should have at least a Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of relevant experience in the airline industry. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible work schedules, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years experience in a 121 airline environment Technical Services/Engineering department.
• Education or experience in Quality Systems preferred.
• Previous management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all fleet reliability initiatives.
• Lead reliability improvement projects.
• Oversee preparation of recurring reliability reporting.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Excellent problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field

FAA Mechanic Certificate with A&P rating

Job description

Why Work for Frontier Airlines?

At Frontier, we believe the skies should be for everyone. We deliver on this promise through our commitment to Low Fares Done Right. This is more than our tagline – it’s our driving philosophy. Every member of Team Frontier has an important role to play in bringing this vision to life. Our successful business model allows travelers to take advantage of our fast-growing route network while our bundled and unbundled pricing options let customers personalize their experience and pay only for the services they need, saving them money along the way.

What We Stand For

Low Fares Done Right is our mission and we strive to bring it to life every day. Our “Done Right” promise means delivering not only affordable prices but making travel friendly and easy for our customers. We put a great deal of care into every decision and action we take, using resources efficiently, innovating, and staying down‑to‑earth—creating a warm and friendly experience that demonstrates Rocky Mountain Hospitality.

Work Perks

• Flight benefits for you and your family to fly on Frontier Airlines
• Buddy passes for your friends to experience what makes us so great
• Discounts throughout the travel industry on hotels, car rentals, cruises and vacation packages
• Discounts on cell phone plans, movie tickets, restaurants, luggage and over 2,000 other vendors
• Enjoy a “Dress for Your Day” business‑casual environment
• Flexible work schedules that support work/life balance
• Total Rewards program including a competitive base salary, short‑term incentives, long‑term incentives, paid holidays, 401(k) plan, vacation/sick time and medical/dental/vision insurance that begins the 1st of the month following your hire date
• We play our part to make a difference through the HOPE League, Frontier Airlines’ non‑profit organization dedicated to providing employees financial assistance during catastrophic hardship

Who We Are

Frontier Airlines is a leading ultra‑low‑cost carrier headquartered in Denver, Colorado. With a mission to deliver Low Fares Done Right, the company provides affordable, convenient and accessible air travel throughout the U.S., Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America. Frontier’s highly fuel‑efficient, all‑Airbus fleet is among the youngest and most modern of any carrier within the U.S. That, combined with the airline’s many weight‑saving initiatives and focus on operational efficiencies, makes Frontier America’s Greenest Airline. Frontier serves approximately 100 destinations throughout North America and operates 500‑plus daily flights, on average. The airline employs more than 7,000 team members and has crew bases in more than a dozen U.S. cities.

What Will You Be Doing?

The Manager, Fleet Reliability Engineering provides leadership, direction, and oversight for Frontier’s Fleet Reliability and Configuration Engineering functions. This position defines and manages objectives, policies, processes, and standards related to aircraft reliability, configuration accuracy, technical data integrity, and engineering documentation. The role ensures full compliance with FAA regulations and supports overall fleet performance through data‑driven analysis, engineering oversight, and cross‑departmental coordination.

Essential Functions

• Manage, monitor, and coordinate all fleet reliability initiatives, including analysis of reliability trends, root‑cause identification, and development of corrective actions to improve aircraft availability and reduce out‑of‑service events.
• Lead reliability improvement projects by generating business cases, coordinating internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring timely and effective execution.
• Oversee the preparation, presentation, and maintenance of recurring reliability reporting, including monthly fleet reliability summaries, initiative progress updates, and assessments of program effectiveness.
• Direct and oversee engineering research and analysis of new or updated components using IPCs, ADs, SBs, technical drawings, and regulatory data to maintain the accuracy of FMIS, IPC Supplements, and engineering documentation.
• Manage configuration accuracy across the fleet by updating FMIS configuration records, ensuring correct effectivity/interchangeability, editing entries to resolve discrepancies, and facilitating creation of engineering controls such as FMIS ECs, SB/VSB tracking items, and PCRs.
• Review, update, and approve engineering documents—including EAs, EOs, FCDs, Engineering Specifications, Engineering Drawings, and PCRs—to support fleet updates and maintain both configuration control and operational reliability.
• Ensure regulatory and technical compliance by interpreting and reviewing 14 CFR requirements, ADs, SBs, FCDs, engineering documents, and vendor technical materials to validate accuracy and substantiation.
• Oversee periodic audits of configuration and supplemental data to verify consistency with actual fleet status and ensure compliance with engineering changes across all disciplines.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Planning, Materials, Engineering, OEMs, vendors, and lessors to maintain alignment between the Maintenance Program and evolving aircraft, assembly, and component modification statuses.
• Provide engineering and configuration support for Aircraft on Ground (AOG) situations and assist maintenance teams with retrieval, interpretation, and analysis of aircraft reliability and configuration information.
• Manage vendor technical and contractual obligations by ensuring compliance with engineering and regulatory requirements, verifying technical documentation quality, and coordinating with stakeholders to resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure proper documentation, traceability, and authorization of aircraft parts, including configuration lineage and effectivity validation.
• Participate in and lead efforts to improve Engineering department processes, documentation quality, data accuracy, and overall efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Functions

• Modify, review, and approve Frontier Engineering Component Configuration documentation
• Modify, review and approve Component Configuration settings in FMIS
• Generate, review, and approve Publication Change Requests (PCRs) to modify maintenance documentation
• Create, modify, review and approve SB and VSB tracking items in FMIS
• Oversee the review and analysis of RIL and Parts Pool Configuration Change Requests
• Generate requisitions in FMIS and engineering documentation for acquisition of required items related to regulatory and company requirements
• Serve as a delegate for Airframe and Powerplant Manager approvals

Authority

• Authority to revise and modify engineering documents and FMIS entries in accordance with company processes
• Authority to conduct OJT training for department personnel
• Engineering Management signature authority
• Signature authority in the Director’s absence, within delegated limits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; minimum of an associate’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aviation Technology, or a related field; combination of relevant education and experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
• Minimum of 7 years experience in a 121 airline environment Technical Services / Engineering department or comparable maintenance experience
• Valid FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) rating may be accepted in lieu of a degree, with equivalent experience
• Education in or experience with Quality Systems preferred though not required
• Prior 121 airline experience strongly preferred
• Previous management experience preferred
• Must demonstrate behavior that portrays the company core values of Safety, Respect, Trust, Collaboration, Value, and Passion while communicating with personnel and acting on behalf of the Company.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel)
• Detailed knowledge of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• High level of technical writing skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent problem‑solving skills
• Ability to make sound decisions quickly
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as required by management for project completion and to support operations

Equipment Operated

Standard office equipment, including PC, copier, printer

Work Environment

Typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled

Physical Effort

Generally, not required

Supervision Received

Considerable latitude: The incumbent establishes methods and procedures for attaining specific goals and objectives, and receives guidance in terms of broad goals. Only the final results of work are typically reviewed.

Positions Supervised

• Engineer II, Reliability and Configuration
• Engineer, Configuration Control
• Supervisor, Engineering Configuration Control
• Analyst, Configuration Control
• Sr. Analyst, Reliability

Salary Range

$110,114 – $146,157

Please note: This posting has a closing date of 4/26/2026 midnight MT.

Workplace Policies

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 employees are subject to pre‑employment testing for the following drugs and their metabolites: marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, opioids and phencyclidine (PCP). Further, any 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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