Mechanic - Structure Shop

Job Title

Perform Composite aircraft maintenance activities according to established policies and procedures as directed by a lead mechanic or supervisor.

Job 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.

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
• A hybrid schedule for eligible headquarters roles based in Denver, Colorado
• Business casual dress options for eligible corporate and support roles
• Employee support programs and resources, including the HOPE League, Frontier Airlines' nonprofit organization

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.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the completion and oversight of composite and structural sheet metal overhaul and repair of component level maintenance
• Perform structural repairs and modifications to aircraft and aircraft structural components using SRM or Engineering approved source documents.
• Perform composites, wet lay-ups, metal-to-metal hot bond, core replacement, prepreg repairs, weight and balance calculations
• Perform all assigned work in accordance with Frontier Airlines work cards and applicable aircraft, component, or engine maintenance manuals, SRM, or Frontier-generated engineering documents
• Follow written procedures for support shops
• Always follow (never deviate from) approved published procedures unless proper deviation is authorized
• Complete all associated documentation and prepare for records filing
• Make FMIS entries as required
• Keep current on all revisions to company manuals
• Comply with all safety rules and regulations
• Maintain cleanliness of maintenance areas at all times. Ensure that all maintenance areas meet good "housekeeping" standards. Ensure a "clean as you go" job ethic is adhered to
• Ensure that all tools (both personal and company owned) are removed from the aircraft, aircraft engines, appliances, and components. Always maintain positive tool control accountability. Immediately report lost and/or found tools to management
• Maintain familiarization with the training requirements necessary as defined in the GMM 100: Maintenance Training Program and ensure training is current prior to performing the functions and tasks of this position

Other Functions

• Keep management informed concerning issues that may affect work performance
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience performing maintenance in one or more of the following areas: maintenance checks, engine changes, gear changes, structural repairs, flight control rigging, component maintenance, etc. on A320 series or similar-type aircraft or successful completion of accredited A&P Mechanic training course
• FAA Certificated Airframe License
• 2 years of aircraft or component experience in structural sheet metal, overhaul and repair
• 1 year of work experience in composites, wet lay-ups, metal-to-metal hot bond, core replacement, prepreg repairs, weight and balance calculations, painting
• When directed by management, must obtain taxi and run-up qualification on all aircraft types within six months

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to complete composites, wet lay-ups, metal-to-metal hot bond, core replacement, prepreg repairs, weight and balance calculations
• Must demonstrate behavior that portrays company core values (Frontier Fundamentals) during all interactions while at work
• Ability to work from engineering drawings and written specifications
• Must be able to complete Differences training
• Good attention to detail
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Good interpersonal communication skills

Equipment Operated

Various maintenance tooling, computer

Work Environment

This position requires the employee to work indoors and outdoors, which will subject them to various weather conditions, including snow, rain, and extreme heat. The employee will also be subject to elevated noise levels.

Physical Effort

Position requires extremely strenuous physical work involving objects in excess of 100 pounds occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds frequently.

Positions Supervised

• None

Compensation

Base pay: $32.00 per hour

Additional hourly premiums:

• $6.00/hour: Airframe (A) and Powerplant (P) licenses
• $1.00/hour: Run/Taxi qualified after training
• $1.00/hour: Graveyard shift differential

Please note this role has a closing date of on or before 10/29/26 midnight MST

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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