MEL Program Office Manager — FAA Regulatory Lead

Frontier Airlines, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement savings options

Paid holidays and vacation

Travel privileges on Frontier Airlines

Buddy passes

Employee discounts

Job summary

Frontier Airlines is seeking a Manager for the MEL Program Office in Denver to lead MEL, CDL, NEF, and TDI program efforts, ensuring alignment with FAA requirements and Frontier policies. You will oversee documentation, revisions, and cross‑functional coordination to keep programs current and compliant.

The role requires extensive airline maintenance experience, strong communication, and the ability to liaise with the FAA and industry partners.

Qualifications

• Valid FAA A&P certificate.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 7+ years airline or transport-category aircraft experience.
• 5+ years Airbus aircraft experience.
• 5+ years MEL manuals experience.
• 5+ years aircraft maintenance-program or technical-writing experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and independent work capability.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Ability to travel up to 10% for overnight duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead creation and maintenance of MEL, CDL, NEF and TDI program materials.
• Develop specifications, limitations, placards and procedures.
• Prioritize internal MEL and CDL revisions and liaise with FAA.
• Coordinate publication of updated MEL/ CDL/ NEF manuals.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and alignment with Frontier policies.
• Support safety programs and incident investigations.
• Lead communication with MEL Steering Committee and industry partners.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

FAA A&P certificate

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in Aviation or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat Pro

XML knowledge

Job description

Frontier Airlines is seeking a Manager for the MEL Program Office in Denver to lead MEL, CDL, NEF, and TDI program efforts, ensuring alignment with FAA requirements and Frontier policies. You will oversee documentation, revisions, and cross‑functional coordination to keep programs current and compliant.

The role requires extensive airline maintenance experience, strong communication, and the ability to liaise with the FAA and industry partners.