Manager, Maintenance Control (AOG Recovery / MEL-CDL-NEF / Airbus A320) — Denver, CO

Signing Bonus: $20,000*

Own the call. Keep the operation moving. Frontier Airlines is Denver‑based and built on innovation, efficiency, and a culture grounded in safety, teamwork, and sound operational decision‑making.

As Manager, Maintenance Control, you’ll lead Maintenance Control during your shift and serve as the decision authority across System Operations Control (SOC), Line Maintenance, Heavy Maintenance, Engineering, Inspection, and Purchasing. You’ll manage real-time risk, recovery, and communication, while keeping safety and regulatory compliance at the center of every operational decision.

The Manager, Maintenance Control reports to Frontier’s Sr. Manager, Maintenance Control.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $120,000 – $146,157
• Annual Performance Bonus: Target 10 of base salary (range 0–20, based on performance metrics and/or individual objectives)
• Signing Bonus: $20,000 paid after 90 days of employment (minus applicable taxes/withholdings). If you voluntarily end employment or are terminated for cause within 12 months of your start date, you agree to repay a prorated share (1/12 per month remaining).*
• Relocation: Assistance available

Why you’ll love this role:

• High-impact leadership: You’re the operational authority for Maintenance Control on shift, coordinating across SOC and Maintenance teams to protect safety and maintain schedule integrity.
• Real decision-making: You’ll make time-critical calls on AOG recovery, vendor support, and parts purchasing, balancing risk, compliance, and operational realities.
• Build a high-performing team: Lead scheduling, training, auditing, and performance expectations for Maintenance Control personnel.

What you’ll do at Frontier Airlines:

• Lead daily Maintenance Control operations during your shift to support continuous, safe aircraft operations in scheduled service.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for maintenance-driven operational decisions, ensuring consistent communication and coordination across SOC, Line/Heavy Maintenance, Engineering, Inspection, and Purchasing.
• Monitor and manage MEL/CDL/NEF processes for accuracy, including required documentation and system entries (FMIS).
• Drive action plans to reduce maintenance-related delays and cancellations and support reliability-focused improvements.
• Maintain staffing coverage, schedule administration, payroll processing, and day-to-day oversight for Maintenance Control personnel on duty.
• Ensure accurate documentation and retention for on-call/one-time on-call maintenance events, audits, and corrections.
• Act on the company’s behalf with authority to discipline, discharge (in extenuating circumstances), or recommend same when company policy/procedure or established practices have been violated.
• Maintain the authority to ground any aircraft when deemed absolutely necessary.

What you’ll bring to Frontier Airlines:

• FAA certificated mechanic with Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) ratings
• Minimum 5 years of combined Line Maintenance and/or Heavy Maintenance experience
• Minimum 2 years of Maintenance Control experience
• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory/management role in a Maintenance Operations environment
• Working knowledge of Airbus A320 family aircraft
• Demonstrated knowledge of airline maintenance operations and ability to plan, organize, and delegate responsibilities
• Proven leadership, motivational, and organizational skills
• Must successfully complete all company required training and demonstrate behavior aligned with company core values
• Preferred: Four-year college degree; FCC Radio License

What you’ll get:

• Flight benefits for you and your family on Frontier Airlines
• Buddy passes for friends
• Discounts across travel + 2,000+ vendors
• Total Rewards including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation/sick time, and medical/dental/vision starting the 1st of the month after hire
• HOPE League assistance during catastrophic hardship

Work Environment & Team

• Equipment Operated: Standard office equipment
• Work Environment: Typical office environment
• Physical Effort: Generally, not required
• Positions Supervised: Maintenance Control Coordinator(s)

Essential Functions

The Manager, Maintenance Control, is responsible for the daily operation of Maintenance Control during their respective shift ensuring the continuous and safe operation of company aircraft during scheduled service. Oversee and maintain adequate staffing levels necessary to maintain efficient daily operations. Responsible for the oversight of all Maintenance Control personnel on duty, efficiently managing all daily activities. Possess the authority to approve overtime, establish, or delegate responsibilities and assignments or create policy and/or procedures. Exercise financial decisions regarding the recovery of AOG aircraft or maintained continued operations up to and including purchasing of parts, charters, third party maintenance vendors, or any other relevant situation. These duties also include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Continually design/implement action plans to reduce maintenance related delays and cancellations
• Create/administer/manage the department’s work schedules including managing/approving vacations, monitoring sick time and absences, including payroll processing
• Maintain department goals, performance objectives and training (including recurrent training) of all Maintenance Control personnel
• Single point of contact for the Senior Manager, Maintenance Control and Director, Maintenance regarding daily operations
• Effectively monitor and manage the MEL/CDL/NEF process for accuracy
• Maintain all One Time On-Call Maintenance documentation for each event, including all FMIS entries as required
• Ensure the requirements of On-Call and One Time On-Call Maintenance are performed per the requirements of this manual
• Review and control the retention of One Time On-Call Form 30189 and associated documents for 30 days as referenced in the Maintenance Control Standard Operating Manual
• Ensure timely audits of all completed overnight work documents and facilitate timely corrections of all noted errors as required
• Verify all FMIS Entries are correctly entered or make corrections as required.
• Administer and manage all departmental self-audits
• If so directed, participate in the Reliability Board Meeting
• Complete in a timely manner all other duties assigned by the Sr. Manager, Maintenance Control or higher

Please note: this posting will expire on or before 5/31/26.

In addition to your base salary, you will be eligible to earn an annual cash performance bonus, at the discretion of Frontier’s Board of Directors or one of such board’s committees, based on the attainment of performance metrics for Frontier and/or individual performance objectives, in each case established and evaluated by such board or one of its committees. Your target annual bonus will be (10) of your base salary, but the actual amount of your annual bonus may range (0 - 20) of your base salary.

*Signing Bonus: Full time new hires will be eligible for a signing bonus of $20,000 after (90) days of employment (minus applicable taxes and withholdings). You agree that if you voluntarily end your employment with Frontier Airlines, Inc. or are terminated for cause within twelve (12) months of your start date, you will repay a pro-rate share of the signing bonus for – 1/12 of the total bonus amount per month remaining in the term.

At Frontier Airlines, we wholeheartedly support and have a strong commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action. Frontier is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender variance, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, martial status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military, veteran status, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Diversity is an essential part of our success. Our company flourishes because of the unique backgrounds, skills and ideas that our team members contribute every day. We salute and actively recruit veterans. Military experience is valuable and transferable to many of the positions essential to the operations of our airline.

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.

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.

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