Senior Manager - Airbus Programs

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 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.

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 Senior Manager, Airbus Programs is responsible for managing the Flight Operations Airbus program and managing the fleet for current and future state equipage. This includes being the technical subject matter expert on the Airbus for Flight Operations and primary liaison to Airbus, vendors, industry, and FAA on technical matters regarding the Flight Operations Fleet Programs.

Essential Functions

• Member of the Flight Standards Board (FSB) and Data Analysis Group (DAG)
• Primary Flight Operations interface with Airbus Industries on operational and technical issues
• Interface with Maintenance on Airbus technical issues
• Flight Operations Airbus Subject Matter Expert
• Participate in aircraft order customization and analyze technology advancement in fleet operations
• Monitor and evaluate Airbus FCOM, FCTM, QRH, technical documentation revisions
• Monitor and analyze Flight Operations impacts to fleet upgrades, Operations Engineering Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives
• Validate, monitor, and modify the Navigation Database and AOC Database program
• Acts as the Navigation Database manager per the NDVRCP manual
• Coordinate with Director of Operations in management of applicable Operations Specifications
• Interface with Senior Manager, Technical Programs on operational and technical issues as they relate to aircraft connectivity and communications.
• Subject Matter Expert for Flight Operations Manual Volume II, Flight Operations Manual Volume III, FlySmart+/eQRH, and Navigation Database Validation & Recurring Check Program (NDVRCP)
• Airline Flight Operations technical point-of-contact for FAA, industry, and vendors
• Respond to Incident Reports involving aircraft-related issues
• Interface with the FAA regarding coordination of Airbus operational/safety concerns (e.g., SAIs, EPIs, ADs, DCTs)
• Primary representative for Frontier Airlines at industry and regulatory initiatives (e.g., NAV PARC working group, DCIT, airspace and airport meeting/workgroups, etc.)
• Coordinates with other departments to ensure the safe, professional, and efficient aircraft operations
• Other duties assigned by the Frontier Airlines leadership
• Administers the SMS in areas of responsibility
• Promotes safety
• Advises upper management of the performance of the SMS and any identified areas of improvement
• Manages, mitigate, and accept risk as defined by the Frontier Risk Acceptance Chart

Other Functions

• Coordinate with the Chief Pilot Office on operational and technical issues.
• Provide technical information and expertise to pilots when necessary.
• Participate in inter-departmental work groups and projects.
• Develop long term vision for aircraft equipage and capabilities.
• Aid in budget development for fleet operations.

Qualifications

• Experience with the development and management of 14 CFR 121 Air Carrier Programs
• Previous Flight Operations Experience
• A320 Aircraft Type Rating
• Airline Transport Pilot License
• Experience in working with the FAA and other regulatory agencies
• Extensive technical knowledge of Airbus A320 Family aircraft systems
• Understanding of Minimum Equipment List authorization
• Knowledge of Operations Specifications and FAA Regulations
• Extensive business software experience including:

̵ Microsoft Word

̵ Microsoft Excel

̵ Microsoft PowerPoint

̵ Microsoft Outlook

̵ Adobe Acrobat

̵ Adobe FrameMaker

• Project management experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 4 year college degree preferred.
• Experience with aviation regulations and airline operations.
• Technical writing experience.
• Excellent communications skills; both written and verbal.
• Public speaking skills.
• Technical expertise in Airbus A320 Series systems.
• Self-motivation with ability to manage multiple projects or tasks.
• Ability to handle high stress and high workload environments.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite and other common computer applications.

Equipment Operated

Current and qualified on Airbus A320 Series aircraft.

Work Environment

• Based in Denver, Colorado at Frontier Airlines Headquarters
• Monday through Friday with availability on Weekends when necessary
• Travel when necessary; domestic and international

Physical Effort

Light physical effort required by handling objects up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.

Supervision Received

Considerable Latitude: The incumbent establishes methods and procedures for attaining specific goals and objectives, and receives guidance in terms of broad goals. Only the final results of work are typically reviewed.

Positions Supervised

Manager, Technical Programs


Salary Range: Hourly Rate Based on Pilot Pay: 105 credit hours

Please note this posting will expire on or before 4/24/26.

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.

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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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