Supervisor — Line Maintenance (Denver, CO)

Frontier Airlines; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) retirement savings options

Paid holidays, vacation time and sick

Travel privileges on Frontier Airlines

Buddy passes

Travel-related discounts

Hybrid schedule for Denver-based roles

Employee support programs

Job summary

Frontier Airlines is seeking a Supervisor — Line Maintenance in Denver to provide shift-level oversight of aircraft maintenance at the Frontier station. You will set priorities, direct work, monitor status, and coordinate with Maintenance Control, Planning, and operations to ensure safe, accurate, and on-schedule tasks.

This role leads maintenance personnel during shifts, ensures compliance with manuals, procedures, and regulations, and drives safety and quality while maintaining records and

Qualifications

• FAA-certificated Mechanic with Airframe and Powerplant ratings.
• Three years of previous line maintenance experience.
• Previous supervisory, lead, workforce-direction, or other leadership experience.
• Excellent working knowledge of maintenance policies and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a demanding operational environment.
• Ability to communicate calmly, clearly and professionally.
• Ability to lead and motivate maintenance personnel.
• General computer and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Set work priorities for the shift and monitor maintenance activity to support safe, high-quality aircraft operations.
• Supervise maintenance performed by Frontier personnel on company and contract aircraft.
• Provide timely and accurate updates on aircraft status.
• Ensure maintenance activity follows Frontier maintenance manuals, approved procedures, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Perform required shift turnover in accordance with GMM 10.09.
• Take action to remove inoperative equipment from service, ensure proper tagging, and initiate repair or replacement.
• Ensure airport and aircraft security requirements are followed and report actual or potential violations as required.
• Follow approved published procedures at all times unless an authorized deviation has been issued.
• Lead and motivate maintenance personnel in a professional and positive manner.
• Plan, organize and direct workloads across assigned maintenance personnel.
• Establish job standards and monitor productivity, safety practices, and workmanship.
• Review and evaluate maintenance performance and administer corrective action when necessary.
• Ensure department personnel, including yourself, remain properly trained, qualified, and current to perform assigned tasks.
• Support departmental policies, budgets, and performance commitments.
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance operations and communicate recommendations to management.
• Monitor aircraft records completed during RON and line maintenance, including logbook pages, work cards, non-routines, and applicable engineering documents.

Skills

Line maintenance

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Policy knowledge

Planning & organizing

Education

Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification

Job description

Overview

Lead the shift that keeps aircraft moving safely. As a Supervisor — Line Maintenance, you’ll provide shift-level oversight for aircraft maintenance activity at your assigned Frontier maintenance station. You’ll set maintenance priorities, direct the work of maintenance personnel, monitor aircraft status, and coordinate across Maintenance Control, Planning, and other operational teams to help ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.

This role provides leadership and direction to maintenance personnel during assigned shifts but may not have formal direct reports.

Responsibilities

Keep maintenance safe, compliant and on schedule

• Set work priorities for the shift and monitor maintenance activity to support safe, high-quality aircraft operations.


• Supervise maintenance performed by Frontier personnel on company and contract aircraft.


• Provide timely and accurate updates on aircraft status.


• Ensure maintenance activity follows Frontier maintenance manuals, approved procedures, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.


• Perform required shift turnover in accordance with GMM 10.09.


• Take action to remove inoperative equipment from service, ensure proper tagging, and initiate repair or replacement.


• Ensure airport and aircraft security requirements are followed and report actual or potential violations as required.


• Follow approved published procedures at all times unless an authorized deviation has been issued.

Direct people, priorities and performance

• Lead and motivate maintenance personnel in a professional and positive manner.


• Plan, organize and direct workloads across assigned maintenance personnel.


• Establish job standards and monitor productivity, safety practices, and workmanship.


• Review and evaluate maintenance performance and administer corrective action when necessary.


• Ensure department personnel, including yourself, remain properly trained, qualified, and current to perform assigned tasks.


• Support departmental policies, budgets, and performance commitments.


• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance operations and communicate recommendations to management.

Protect the accuracy of maintenance records

• Monitor aircraft records completed during RON and line maintenance, including logbook pages, work cards, non-routines, and applicable engineering documents.


• Audit completed maintenance records for accuracy and completeness.


• Ensure required work documents and records are completed accurately.


• Make FMIS entries as required.

Keep tools, equipment and resources ready

• Ensure maintenance tools and equipment meet applicable safety requirements and manufacturer specifications.


• Conduct lost and found tool investigations and complete required reports.


• Support monthly and quarterly shelf-life audits at maintenance stations, as applicable.


• Perform assigned computer and administrative functions.

Support Frontier’s Safety Management System

• Manage, monitor and coordinate assigned SMS activities.


• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and integration of SMS throughout Frontier.


• Identify hazards and participate in safety risk assessments, including change management.


• Monitor the effectiveness of safety risk controls.


• Promote safety throughout maintenance operations.


• Advise the accountable executive on SMS performance and opportunities for improvement as directed.


• Maintain accountability for safety performance related to assigned responsibilities.


• Manage risk to an acceptable level of green or lower, as defined by Frontier’s company risk matrix.

Requirements/Qualifications

Required qualifications

• FAA-certificated Mechanic with Airframe and Powerplant ratings.


• Three years of previous line maintenance experience.


• Previous supervisory, lead, workforce-direction, or other leadership experience.


• Excellent working knowledge of maintenance policies and procedures.


• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a demanding operational environment.


• Ability to communicate calmly, clearly and professionally.


• Ability to lead and motivate maintenance personnel.


• General computer and administrative skills.


• Ability to plan, organize and direct workloads across assigned maintenance personnel.

Leadership scope

This role provides shift-level direction and oversight to line maintenance personnel. Supervisory responsibility may include directing work and evaluating maintenance performance without having formal direct reports.

This role includes:

• A varying work schedule, including an expectation of at least one week of graveyard shift per month.


• The potential to work more than 40 hours per week.


• Elevated noise levels.


• Use of maintenance equipment and tooling.


• Generally limited physical effort.

Benefits

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.

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 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.

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