Frontier Airlines · 2 days ago
Maintenance Controller - UPDATED COMPENSATION LISTED
Denver, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$52/hr - $52/hr
5+ years expFrontier Airlines is a leading ultra-low cost carrier headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The Maintenance Controller manages and controls maintenance operations to ensure safe, compliant, and reliable operations while serving as the primary contact for the mechanical status of the aircraft fleet.
Service IndustryTourismTransportationTravel
Responsibilities
Directly in charge (121.378(b)) of all maintenance activities performed by contract maintenance personnel to ensure strict compliance with Frontiers General Maintenance Manual policies and procedures
Provides technical guidance to maintenance personnel and is available for consultation and decisions on technical, operational and procedural matters
Has the authority to remove an aircraft from service if maintenance work is not satisfactorily completed
Ensures safety is the paramount consideration in all decisions and that Frontier aircraft are maintained to uncompromising safety standards at all times
Promotes and model Frontiers Mission and Values when interacting with colleagues and contract maintenance providers
Authorizes the use of maintenance vendors for emergency maintenance and ferry flight inspections in non-maintenance stations
Authorize MEL/CDL deferrals in accordance with the procedures outlined in Frontiers General Maintenance Manual
Develops work scopes for MEL/CDL deferrals recommending necessary troubleshooting steps and requisitioning required materials
Promotes a different and better customer experience by proactively managing deferrals that impact customer service
Coordinates aircraft out of service events with Maintenance, Material Services, Technical Support and Engineering to reduce schedule impact and aircraft downtime
Advises SOC personnel on routing requirements of specific aircraft when the nature of the work demands that it be accomplished at a specific station
Maintains positive operational control and situational awareness of out of service aircraft
Generates reports on delays, cancellations, out-of-service and other performance data for management information
Maintain a shift log of all communications pertaining to out-of-service aircraft and critical or damage events
Provides sufficient turnover to on-coming personnel so they are familiar with all work in progress and all items requiring follow up
Maintains a shift log including documentation of aircraft worked on during shift
Reviews prior shift logs and is familiar with previous shift activity
Other duties that maybe assigned by the M.O.D. or Senior Manager of the Department
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of airline maintenance practices, federal aviation regulations, and Frontiers General Maintenance Manual policies and procedures
Airframe and Powerplant License is required
Requires 5 years of Line Maintenance experience or 2 years C-Check experience and 2 years avionics troubleshooting experience
Must demonstrate behavior that portrays the company core values of Safety, Respect, Trust, Collaboration, Value, and Passion while communicating with personnel and acting on behalf of the company
Must have the ability to plan, organize, and administrate workloads to subordinates
Vol.D Must attend and successfully complete Maintenance Training Required Inspection Item course
Excellent Airbus systems knowledge and troubleshooting skills
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, and be able to interface effectively with Engineering, Maintenance, Purchasing, Flight Operations Management, Flight crews, and Dispatchers effectively
Preferred
FCC First Class Radio Telephone Certificate
Previous experience as a maintenance supervisor
Previous factory approved training on Airbus 319/320 aircraft
Benefits
Flight benefits for you and your family to fly on Frontier Airlines.
Buddy passes for your friends so they can experience what makes us so great.
Discounts throughout the travel industry on hotels, car rentals, cruises and vacation packages.
Discounts on cell phone plans, movie tickets, restaurants, luggage and over 2,000 other vendors.
Enjoy a ‘Dress for your Day’ business casual environment.
Flexible work schedules that support work/life balance.
Total Rewards program including a competitive base salary, short term incentives, long-term incentives, paid holidays, 401(k) plan, vacation/sick time and medical/dental/vision insurance that begins the 1st of the month following your hire date.
We play our part to make a difference. The HOPE League, Frontier Airlines’ non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing employees financial assistance during catastrophic hardship.
Company
Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines offers group and charter, and cargo transportation services.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2021-04-01IPO
2013-12-03Acquired
Leadership Team
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James Dempsey
President
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