Manager - Airworthiness Directive Compliance chez Frontier Airlines

Why Work for Frontier Airlines?  

At Frontier, we believe the skies should be for everyone. We deliver on this promise through our commitment to Low Fares Done Right. This is more than our tagline - it’s our driving philosophy. Every member of Team Frontier has an important role to play in bringing this vision to life.  Our successful business model allows travelers to take advantage of our fast-growing route network while our bundled and unbundled pricing options allow our customers to personalize their travel experience and only pay for the services they need – saving them money along the way.  

What We Stand For 

Low Fares Done Right is our mission and we strive to bring it to life every day.  Our ‘Done Right’ promise means delivering not only affordable prices, but making travel friendly and easy for our customers.  To do this, we put a great deal of care into every decision and action we take. We must be efficient with the use of our resources and make smart decisions about how we run our business. We must also innovate and be pioneers - we’re not afraid to try new things.  While our business requires us to fly high in the air, we also consider ourselves down-to-earth in our approach, creating a warm and friendly experience that truly demonstrates Rocky Mountain Hospitality. 

Work Perks   

At Frontier, we like to think we’re creating something very special for our team members.  Work is why we’re here, but the perks are nice too:   

• 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 1^st 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.

Who We Are       

Frontier Airlines is a leading ultra-low cost carrier headquartered in Denver, Colorado. With a mission to deliver Low Fares Done Right, the company provides affordable, convenient and accessible air travel throughout the U.S., Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America. Frontier’s highly fuel-efficient, all-Airbus fleet is among the youngest and most modern of any carrier within the U.S. That, combined with the airline’s many weight-saving initiatives and focus on operational efficiencies, makes Frontier America’s Greenest Airline.* Each Frontier Airlines plane tail features a special animal with a unique name and backstory. Many of the featured species are endangered or threatened, part of the airline’s commitment to underscore and raise awareness for their plight. Frontier serves approximately 100 destinations throughout North America and operates 500-plus daily flights, on average. The airline employs more than 7,000 team members and has crew bases in more than a dozen U.S. cities. Frontier Airlines., Inc., is a subsidiary of Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULCC).       

* Frontier is the most fuel-efficient of all major U.S. carriers when measured by ASMs per fuel gallon consumed.   

What Will You Be Doing?

The Manager of Airworthiness Directive Compliance is directly responsible for overseeing Frontier's Airworthiness Directive management system and monitors the process for correct and timely compliance with all FAA Airworthiness Directives (ADs).

Essential Functions

• Ensures compliance with the Frontier Airlines Airworthiness Directive Management Program as detailed in the Frontier Airlines General Maintenance Manual.
• Oversees the task requirements of the AD Compliance Specialist and AD & SDR Technical Specialist to ensure compliance with the Frontier Airlines Airworthiness Directive Management Program requirements.
• Ensures all ADs and Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) for Frontier Airlines are reviewed to determine applicability of initial scheduling.
• Ensures the review, approval, and release of initial and updated AD FMIS entries for tracking.
• Ensures the review, approval, and release of initial and updated engineering AD FMIS entries for tracking.
• Ensures the review of Engineering Orders for applicable ADs is completed in a timely manner.
• Ensures that the database of all ADs and NPRMs is maintained as required.
• Ensure that all of Maintenance organization activities related to complying with all ADs is monitored and reported to the AD Review Board during the bi-weekly meetings as required.
• Monitors all aspects of AD compliance and reports delinquent status to the Director of Quality Assurance/Chief Inspector.
• Maintain familiarization with the training requirements necessary as defined in the Section
• 100.03 Maintenance Training for Maintenance Organization Personnel and ensure training is current prior to performing the functions and tasks of this position.

Other Functions

Monitor, establish, and modify processes and procedures related to the AD Management Program as stated in the General Maintenance Manual (GMM) Section 90.27 Airworthiness Directive Management. Those proposed changes will be submitted to the Director of Quality Assurance/Chief Inspector for final review and approval.

Qualifications

• Required — A bachelor’s degree or a minimum of five years’ experience in airline maintenance, engineering, or aircraft records.
• Required — Minimum of three years Aircraft Maintenance Planning.
• Required — Minimum of three to five years’ experience with Airworthiness Directives.
• Required — a minimum of three to five years’ experience researching and interpreting CFRs and other FAA documentation (ACs, ADs, Orders, Notices, FAA Handbook).
• Required — Knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations and FAA documentation (Advisory Circulars, FAA Orders, Notices, TCDS).
• Required — Experience working with the FAA.
• Preferred — FAA A&P certificate.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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 a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and MRO tracking systems.

Equipment Operated

Airbus family of aircraft preferred.

Work Environment

• This role can be based at our headquarters in Denver, CO or anywhere in the United States via a remote work arrangement (periodic travel to Denver from a Frontier-serviced city required)
• If remote, you must be able to follow our remote work policies, including ability and comfort level working from home with access to a high-speed internet connection
• If headquarters-based, typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled

Physical Effort

None

Supervision Received

General Direction:  The incumbent normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and receives general instructions on new assignments.

Positions Supervised

AD Compliance Specialist

AD & SDR Technical Specialist 

Salary Range: $81,752 - $108,511

Please note this posting will expire on or before 11/28/25. 

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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