Manager - MEL Program Office

Frontier Airlines; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier Airlines seeks an experienced MEL Program Manager to oversee creation and maintenance of MEL/ CDL/ NEF manuals, ensuring compliance with FAA and MMEL standards. The role entails coordinating with FAA, JAA, and DGAC, leading a MEL Capture Coordinator team, and publishing changes to support safe airworthiness.

The position requires a strong technical writing background, several years of experience in airline maintenance programs, and the ability to work across Maintenance & Operations.

Qualifications

• Valid FAA A&P license required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Engineering or related discipline preferred.
• Minimum 7 years airline or Transport Category Aircraft experience required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience on Airbus aircraft required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience interfacing with the MEL Manual for aircraft operations required.
• Minimum 5 years of aircraft maintenance programs or technical writing experience.
• Commercial or private Pilot License preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the MEL Capture Coordinator and monitor resolution actions to restore aircraft to type design.
• Manage MEL/CDL/NEF revisions and interface manuals and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Review Master MELs and disposition changes to maintain Type Certificate Data Sheets and Type Design.
• Coordinate with FAA regarding MEL/CDL/NEF and TDI work.
• Publish revisions and communicate changes (e.g., Summary of Changes).
• Coordinate with JAA and DGAC for MMEL proposals.
• Represent Frontier Airlines in MMEL industry activities.
• Schedule and chair MEL Steering Committee meetings.
• Ensure training requirements per GMM 100 are current.

Skills

Technical Writing

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Education

FAA A&P license

Bachelors in Aviation Engineering or related

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

XML applications

Job description

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.

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
• A hybrid schedule for eligible headquarters roles based in Denver, Colorado
• Business casual dress options for eligible corporate and support roles
• Employee support programs and resources, including the HOPE League, Frontier Airlines’ nonprofit organization

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.

What Will You Be Doing?

Responsible for MEL Program management to include creation/ maintenance of the Minimum Equipment List (MEL) and MEL Management Manuals (MMM), Configuration Deviation List (CDL), Non-Essential Equipment and Furnishings List (NEF), and Time Deferred items (TDI) manual, and to comply with current FAA and manufacturer documents (including the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) in compliance with 14CFR 121.628 to ensure for an Acceptable Level of Safety (ALoS).

Essential Functions

• Lead the MEL Capture Coordinator personnel in the monitoring, reporting, and coordinating of all resolution actions to restore the aircraft to type designDevelop and administer MEL/CDL/NEF and interfacing manual specifications for conditions and limitations in the form of placard, maintenance procedures, crew operating procedures and other restrictions to airworthiness requirements and ensure safety requirements are maintained.
• Manage, prioritize, and accomplish the internal MEL/ CDL revision.
• Review Master MELs and disposition changes to the MEL/CDL/NEF to maintain the Type Certificate Data Sheets and Type Design for Frontier Airlines.
• Manage revision requests to ensure timely FAA approval.
• Ensure changes meet regulatory requirements, comply with Frontier standards and policy, and fully interface with Maintenance & Operations functions, Aircraft Flight Manual Limitations, Emergency Procedures or Airworthiness Directives ensuring compliance with FAA MMEL, Operations Specifications, ICAO and internal manuals.
• Liaise with the FAA regarding MEL/CDL/NEF and TDI work.
• Provide technical, operational, and policy support to the Frontier Airlines MEL steering Committee.
• Coordinate the other Frontier teams in publishing of MEL/CDL/NEF and other manuals.
• Provide timely corrective actions for deficiencies noted by the FAA or internal investigations.
• Facilitate (schedule/prepare/record minutes) quarterly and ad hoc MEL Steering Committee meetings.
• Provide communications (i.e. “Summary of Changes”, “Revision Notice”) as necessary.
• Coordinate with JAA and DGAC for MMEL proposals.
• Serve as “focal” for all MEL, CDL, NEF and TDI manual issues, and resolve MEL Dispatch considerations when interpretation/clarification is required.
• Work with Lead Airline for MMEL industry solutions.
• Represent Frontier Airlines through participation in FOEB for MMEL industry activities.
• Schedule and facilitate meetings with the FAA concerning MEL/CDL/NEF Program and TDI Program (revisions, temporary revisions, FAA issues).
• Coordinate with Frontier Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) partners to maintain MEL/CDL/NEF and TDI currency.
• Support MX Control Duty Manager to ensure FMIS tasks entries and updates are completed as required.
• Vol.D Maintain familiarization with the training requirements necessary as defined by the GMM 100: Maintenance Training Program and ensure training is current prior to performing the functions and tasks of this position.

Other Functions

• Identify safety concerns, issues, incidents or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary including Frontier’s confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) or Maintenance Safety Action Report (MSAP))
• Responsible for adhering to all applicable laws, regulations (FAA, OSHA, DOT, etc.) and Company policies, procedures and risk controls
• Fulfill safety accountabilities as prescribed by Frontier’s Safety Management System (SMS)
• Promote Frontier’s #1 commitment to safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting Frontier’s SMS components, Safety Policy and behavioral standards
• Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short notice
• Assist with light cleaning of the aircraft when working or traveling on Frontier flights, and if time permits,
• Uphold Frontier’s safety performance metric goals and understand how they relate to their duties and responsibilities

Qualifications

• Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant license required
• High School Diploma/General Education Diploma required, Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Engineering or other applicable discipline preferred
• Minimum (7) years Airline or Transport Category Aircraft experience required
• Minimum (5) years of experience on Airbus aircraft required
• Minimum (5) years of experience interfacing with the MEL Manual for purposes of aircraft operations required
• Minimum (5) years of aircraft maintenance programs or technical writing experience
• Commercial or private Pilot License preferred

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Technical Writing, Typing/ Word Processing experience desirable
• Experience in the following software products; Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat (professional version)
• Knowledge of XML applications desirable
• Maintain FAA Airman (A&P) ATMS Certification and Training Qualifications through F9 training
• Available for occasional overnight travel (10%)
• Must pass a ten (10) year background check and pre-employment drug test
• Strong attention to detail and written and verbal communications skills
• Must be an independent worker capable of excelling in a highly accountable environment
• Must be dependable as demonstrated through regular attendance and punctuality, timely and accurate completion of duties and tasks

Equipment Operated

Standard office equipment, including PC, copier, fax machine, printer

Work Environment

Typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled

Physical Effort

Generally, not required.

Supervision Received

General Direction: The incumbent normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and receives general instructions on new assignments.

Positions Supervised

MEL Capture Coordinator

Salary Range

$100,104 - $132,870

Please note: This posting has a closing date of 5/26/2026 midnight MT

Workplace Policies

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 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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