A&P Mechanic (PHX)

A&P Mechanic (PHX)

Job Category: Maintenance

Requisition Number: APMEC005255

Posted: November 19, 2025

Full-Time

On-site

Sky Harbor Airport F9 Phoenix, AZ 85034, USA

Description

A&P Aircraft Mechanic (Airbus A320) — Phoenix, AZ

Shift: Varies based on business needs. Schedules are awarded through a union shift bid process by seniority. Recruiters and hiring leaders will review shift details during the pre-screen and interview process.

Bring your A&P. We'll bring the Airbus. Frontier Airlines is Denver-based — powered by innovation, efficiency, and teams who take pride in doing the job right.

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

If you're safety-driven and proud of the work you sign, we'd love to meet you. Apply today.

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