A&P Mechanic Opportunities | Spirit Airlines Professionals

A&P Mechanic Opportunities | Spirit Airlines Professionals

To the Technical Operations professionals impacted by the recent Spirit Airlines changes, we recognize the skill, precision, and dedication this work requires every day. Frontier is interested in connecting with experienced A&P Mechanics who would like to learn more about future opportunities across our operation.

By sharing your information, you may be contacted regarding openings aligned with your experience and hiring needs as opportunities become available. You can also explore current Technical Operations opportunities at Frontier Careers.

As an A&P Aircraft Mechanic in Phoenix, AZ, you'll maintain our Airbus A320 fleet to Frontier procedures and FAA standards, keeping aircraft safe, compliant, and departure-ready.

We fly because you make it possible.

Compensation

• Base pay: $29.39/hour (increases to $29.90/hour after 90 days)

• Additional hourly premiums (as applicable):
• $1.20/hr — Airframe (A) license
• $1.20/hr — Powerplant (P) license
• $1.00/hr — Run/Taxi qualified (after training)
• $1.00/hr — Graveyard shift differential
• $0.75/hr — 3+ years Airbus experience + General Familiarization certified (or after training)
• $0.75/hr — 3+ years Airbus experience + Troubleshooting certified (or after training)

Premiums may be stackable depending on qualifications and shift.

Why you'll love this role:

• Airbus A320 work + real impact: Keep our fleet safe, compliant, and departure-ready, supporting on-time, reliable operations.
• Grow skills + earn more: Hands-on training and premium pay opportunities (A/P, run/taxi, shift differential, Airbus experience/certs).

What you'll do at Frontier Airlines:

• Perform A&P aircraft maintenance on Airbus A320-series or similar transport-category aircraft in compliance with FAA regulations (FARs) and Frontier procedures.
• Document inspections, repairs, and component work in required aircraft maintenance records, logbooks, work cards, and maintenance tracking systems (including MEL/CDL/NEF and FMIS entries as required).
• Maintain strong housekeeping, FOD awareness, and positive tool control to ensure safety and operational readiness.
• Operate GSE, airport-qualified vehicles, and perform engine runs / aircraft taxi when trained and authorized.
• Complete required maintenance training and build qualifications through structured on-the-job learning.
• (Interior Crew) Remove, repair, and reinstall aircraft interiors (seats, galleys, lavatories, sidewalls, ceilings, flooring).

What you'll bring to Frontier Airlines:

• FAA certificated mechanic with Airframe and Powerplant ratings
• Must have the ability to acquire, hold, maintain, and execute the use of a valid motor vehicle driver's license
• Requires two (2) years of experience performing maintenance in the following areas on A320 series or large similar type aircraft: maintenance checks, engine changes, landing gear changes, structural repairs, flight control rigging, component maintenance on A320 series aircraft or on larger similar type aircraft or successful completion of accredited A&P mechanic training course.
• When directed by management, must obtain taxi and run-up qualification on all aircraft types within six months of assignment in Line Maintenance

Interior Crew Mechanic (Airframe): Additional Qualifications

• FAA certificated mechanic with Airframe rating
• Requires two (2) years of experience performing maintenance in one or more of the following areas on A320 series or large similar type aircraft: maintenance checks, engine changes, landing gear replacement, structural repairs, flight control rigging, component maintenance on A320 series aircraft or on large similar type aircraft or successful completion of accredited A&P mechanic training course
• When directed by management, must obtain taxi and run-up qualification on all aircraft types within six months of assignment in Line Maintenance
• Must have ability to complete differences training
• 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
• Position requires extremely strenuous physical work involving objects more than 100 lbs. occasionally, and more than 50 lbs. frequently

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 Sponsorship

We sponsor eligible candidates under the requirements of U.S. TN visas for candidates who are nationals of Canada and Mexico.

Essential Functions

• Perform and assist approved work by their leads within the scheduled shift
• Ensure completeness of all assigned work documents and records
• Seek on-the-job training during work shift to ensure proper qualification standards are met and maintained
• Has the authority to perform engine run and aircraft taxi as authorized by Frontier Airlines qualification
• Has the authority to operate various ground support equipment (GSE) and passenger vehicles limited to airport operations movement area with a current and valid U.S. state issued motor vehicle driver's license, a Frontier Airlines driving endorsement, an airport qualification and a signed movement area limitation Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) on file
• Has the authority to operate various passenger vehicles on public roads and offsite facilities outside of airport operations area with a valid U.S. state issued motor vehicle driver's license in the operator's possession for 3 years, a Frontier Airlines driving endorsement and an airport qualification
• Coordinate all activities with lead mechanic in charge or station supervisor
• Research all pertinent information and material for work scheduled on aircraft
• Maintain cleanliness of maintenance areas at all times
• Ensure a "clean as you go" job ethic is adhered
• Ensure that all maintenance areas meet good "housekeeping" standards
• 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
• Follow all rules and regulations in order to maintain a safe working environment for all employees
• Research all pertinent information and material for work scheduled on aircraft
• Input necessary data into the maintenance tracking software systems
• Enter completed work into maintenance tracking software systems
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Comply with and implement the necessary procedures in the MEL/CDL/NEF Program
• Monitor the proper completion of aircraft records (e.g., logbook pages, work cards, non-routines, engineering documents [EOs, EAs, etc.], and other related documents)
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all assigned work documents and records
• Make FMIS entries as required
• Vol.D 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
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Always follow (never deviate from) approved published procedures unless proper deviation is authorized
• Additional responsibilities, as follows, by job qualification area: Interior Crew - remove, repair, and reinstall aircraft interiors including seats, galley