System Airport Operations Manager

Frontier Airlines, Inc.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 78,000; 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

Buddy passes

Job summary

Frontier Airlines, Inc. is seeking a System Airport Operations Manager (SAOM) hosted in the System Operations Control Center to plan, coordinate and recover day-of-departure airport operations across Frontier’s network.

You will be the primary ACS escalation contact, coordinating with local stations and SOC leadership to ensure continuity and on-time performance. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (Masters preferred) and at least 3 years in airline airport operations or customer service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Masters preferred; combination of equivalent, relevant experience and education considered in lieu.
• Minimum 3 years of airline experience in an airport customer service, ground service and/or an operational role.
• Ability to communicate in English (Spanish preferred).
• Strong knowledge of customer service, ramp service, deicing, airport, and airline operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead all ACS functions within the System Operations Control Center with a focus on achieving business continuity and safe and on-time operations.
• Coordinate and collaborate closely with the SOC Senior Manager/Director as well as ACS Leadership to ensure efficient day-to-day operations.
• Provide operational direction and guidance to stations during regular and irregular operations, including management of gating and airport resource allocations.
• Communicate timely and accurate flight information to all stakeholders and monitor weather-related disruptions.

Skills

Customer service

Airline operations

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $58,394 USD to $77,508 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

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

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 key role in coordinating airport-level business continuity, and is responsible to lead as the voice of the ACS organization within the SOC.

Essential Functions

• Manage and lead all ACS functions within the System Operations Control Center with a focus on achieving business continuity and safe and on-time operations.
• Manage, communicate, and coordinate the daily airport operations of the airline, striving to provide maximum customer service while maintaining operational performance.
• Coordinate and collaborate closely with the SOC Senior Manager/Director as well as ACS Leadership to ensure efficient day-to-day operations and ensure operational readiness.
• Collaborate on and communicate operational decisions and options on behalf of the SOC directly to local airport leadership teams while determining impacts of any operational decision on airport operations.
• Proactively communicate airport related operational concerns and constraints to the appropriate SOC leader.
• Provide operational direction and guidance to stations during both regular and irregular operations, including the pro-active management of gating, facility-related and airport resource allocations.
• Provide leadership during irregular operations including (but not limited to):
• Escalation of operations related issues to appropriate department and to Senior Leadership
• Facilitation of proactive, 2-way communication between the SOC and local airports.
• Responsible for coordinating and communicating with ACS and SOC leadership airport-related constraints across the Frontier network- ensuring there are no issues, conflicts or situations which would prove detrimental to the overall operation.
• Serve as a key point of contact and communication in the event of emergency response.
• Evaluate potential cancellation, delay, and equipment swaps in coordination with SOC Manager as they relate to airport business continuity.
• Communicate timely and accurate management of flight information and flight status to all station and Company stakeholders.
• Monitor local and regional weather as it relates to operational disruptions and plan and communicate disruption plans to all station and Company stakeholders.
• Complete daily reporting of delays and delay explanations for station management review.
• Communicate all operational information to flight crews, ground crews, line maintenance, and contract services via ground and ARINC radios as applicable.
• Develop and maintain a professional and consistent relationship with all departments within the SOC, ACS Organization, the Company, and business partners throughout the Frontier network.
• Perform daily administrative functions as required.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by your manager.

Other Functions

• Field all incoming phone calls.
• Respond to emails/chat messages.
• Manage special projects and/or committees as assigned.
• Identify possibilities for operational improvements and communicate them to management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Masters preferred; combination of equivalent, relevant experience and education considered in lieu.
• Minimum 3 years of airline experience in an airport customer service, ground service and/or an operational role.
• Ability to communicate, both written and verbal, in English (Spanish preferred).
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, ability to communicate effectively and follow through of multiple on-going tasks.
• Strong knowledge of customer service, ramp service, deicing, airport, and airline operations. Experience leading 3 party Business Partners is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Computer applications and software including Microsoft Office Suite, SABRE FliteTrac, SABRE Crew Trac, Navitaire reservations system, NetTracer, Aerobahn, Prodigiq.
• Excellent communication skills, including ability to successfully interact with airport authorities, government agencies and executive leadership.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with other departments, agencies, and individuals.
• Highly motivated, able to handle multiple, high-profile tasks calmly.
• Proven ability to make optimal, balanced decisions during stressful and irregular situations.
• Ability to effectively adapt to changes, embrace new ideas and motivate teams.
• Outstanding organizational, time management, creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and understand weather reports, flight releases and flight plans.
• Possess basic mathematical skills.
• Significant experience with airline/airport operations.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a stressful environment.
• Ability to communicate in an effective, calm, and professional manner always.

Equipment Operated

• Standard office equipment, including PC, copier, fax machine printer and telephone.
• Typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled.
• Shift work- may be required to work varied shifts (day, evening, overnight), holidays and weekends.

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

None

Salary Range: $58,394 - $77,508
Please note this role has a closing date of on or before 10/29/26 midnight MST

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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