System Airport Operations Manager

Frontier Airlines; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel privileges

Medical coverage

Paid holidays

401(k) savings

Job summary

Frontier Airlines in Denver is seeking a System Airport Operations Manager to lead day-of-departure airport operations within the SOC, coordinating planning, recovery, and on-time performance across the network. You will serve as the primary contact for Airport Customer Service escalations, aligning with station teams and stakeholders to ensure safe, reliable operations.

This role supports frontline teams across airport operations, flight crews and maintenance, contributing to Frontier's mission

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating airport operations and SOC tasks is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, coordination, and recovery of day-of-departure airport operations across Frontier’s network to support on-time performance.
• Act as the primary point of contact for Airport Customer Service escalations and liaise with local station teams and internal/external stakeholders.

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.

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.

As a Frontier employee, your work connects to more than a single role. Whether you’re supporting flights, helping customers, maintaining aircraft, leading teams or working behind the scenes, you help create a travel experience that is safe, reliable and built around value.

Our work is guided by our core values: customer first, safety always, operational excellence and one team. These values shape how we make decisions, support each other and deliver for the people who count on us.

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

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?

Hosted in the System Operations Control Center (SOC), the System Airport Operations Manager (SAOM) is responsible for planning, coordination, and recovery of day of departure airport operations throughout Frontier’s network, supporting the consistent delivery of safe and on-time performance. The SAOM serves as the primary point of contact for all Airport Customer Service (ACS) operations related escalations. Liaising with local station airport operations teams located across the network, and with internal/external stakeholders within the SOC, this position plays a