Manager, Aircraft Acquisition and Inductions (Remote)

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<strong>Why Work for Frontier Airlines?<br><br></strong>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.<br><br><strong>What We Stand For<br><br></strong>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 <strong>friendly</strong> and easy for our customers. To do this, we put a great deal of <strong>care</strong> 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 <strong>pioneers</strong> - we’re not afraid to try new things. While our business requires us to fly high in the air, we also consider ourselves <strong>down-to-earth</strong> in our approach, creating a warm and friendly experience that truly demonstrates Rocky Mountain Hospitality.<br><br><strong>Work Perks<br><br></strong>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:<br><br><ul><li>Flight benefits for you and your family to fly on Frontier Airlines.</li><li>Buddy passes for your friends so they can experience what makes us so great.</li><li>Discounts throughout the travel industry on hotels, car rentals, cruises and vacation packages.</li><li>Discounts on cell phone plans, movie tickets, restaurants, luggage and over 2,000 other vendors.</li><li>Enjoy a ‘Dress for your Day’ business casual environment.</li><li>Flexible work schedules that support work/life balance.</li><li>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.</li><li>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. <br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Who We Are<br><br></strong>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).<br><br><ul><li> Frontier is the most fuel-efficient of all major U.S. carriers when measured by ASMs per fuel gallon consumed.<br><br><br></li></ul><strong>What Will You Be Doing?<br><br></strong>The Manager of New Aircraft Induction is responsible for all aspects in the coordination and planning for fleet management projects. This includes new aircraft deliveries, aircraft standardization studies, and other special projects created by or to represent the Maintenance organization of Frontier Airlines. The Manager of New Aircraft Inductions is also responsible for the quality of the aircraft acquisition and induction program, and for ensuring compliance with the policies and procedures contained within the FAA approved process manual.<br><br><strong>Essential Functions<br><br></strong><ul><li>Acquire and induct aircraft meeting FAA, Frontier Airlines, and customer criteria</li><li>Monitor induction/re-delivery procedures to ensure that the fleet meets all safety and airworthiness requirements</li><li>Manage the induction/re-delivery process to successful and on-time completion</li><li>Reserve and maintain registration and de-registration procedures for the fleet to include import/export procedures</li><li>Conduct / coordinate the initial technical assessment of candidate aircraft</li><li>Review, distribute, and compile Frontier selections and declinations for all MSCNs (or OEM equivalents) offered on new production aircraft</li><li>Coordinate and participate in the physical inspection of potential candidate aircraft</li><li>Coordinate and conduct the technical evaluation of candidate aircraft to define the configuration and condition of previously operated aircraft</li><li>Consolidate and distribute all required documents to departmental heads and aircraft records for review</li><li>Consolidate departmental candidate aircraft evaluations and forwarding of technical recommendations to upper management concerning acquisition of candidate aircraft</li><li>Conduct and coordinate all pre-service meetings</li><li>Maintain currency of the Aircraft Acquisition and Induction Manual and forms</li><li>Conduct evaluations for fleet standardization to increase reliability and cost effectiveness</li><li>Coordinate and facilitate special projects as assigned and in support of the Maintenance organization</li><li>In departments without supervisors, ensure that personnel within the department including themselves are properly trained, qualified, and that they are current to perform assigned tasks associate with new aircraft induction<br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li>BS in aviation field of study or FAA certificated mechanic with Airframe and Powerplant ratings</li><li>Preferred - Five years of aviation experience in maintenance or engineering</li><li>Three years of supervisory experience</li><li>Preferred - College Degree<br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Knowledge, Skills And Abilities<br><br></strong><ul><li>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</li><li>Ability to work under time-constraints, operational pressure, and deadlines.</li><li>Must be detailed oriented and independently accurate in executing duties.</li><li>Strong analytical and organizational skills, including thorough record keeping.</li><li>Develop and support short- and long-term task completion schedule (capturing tasks without interference)</li><li>Excellent communicator/Critical thinking skills<br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Work Environment / Remote Work Options<br><br></strong><ul><li>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)</li><li>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</li><li>If headquarters-based, typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled</li><li>Subject to local laws, employment at Frontier is considered “at will” and a role’s designation as Fully Remote is subject to change based on the Company’s business needs as well as the employee’s performance while working Fully Remote. <br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Physical Effort<br><br></strong><ul><li>Generally, not required<br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Positions Supervised<br><br></strong><ul><li>None<br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Salary Range</strong> - $90,094 - $119,583<br><br><em><strong>Please note: This posting has a closing date of 2/26/2026 midnight MT.<br><br></strong></em><strong>Workplace Policies<br><br></strong><em>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.<br><br></em><em>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.<br><br></em><em>Frontier Airlines is a Zero Tolerance Drug-Free Workplace. All prospective employees are subject to pre-employment testing for the following drugs and their metabolites: Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opioids and Phencyclidine (PCP). Further, any 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.<br><br></em><em>Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.</em>

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