Specialist, Technical AD & SDR

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.

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 1 st 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 committed to offering ‘Low Fares Done Right’ to more than 100 destinations and growing in the United States, Canada, Dominican Republic and Mexico on more than 350 daily flights.

Headquartered in Denver, Frontier’s hard-working aviation professionals pride themselves in delivering the company’s signature Low Fares Done Right service to customers.

Frontier Airlines is the proud recipient of the Federal Aviation Administration’s 2018 Diamond Award for maintenance excellence and was recently named the industry’s most fuel-efficient airline by The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) as a result of superior technology and operational efficiencies.

What Will You Be Doing?

The AD & SDR Technical Specialist will be responsible to the Manager of Regulatory Compliance for compliance of Frontier Airlines’ Airworthiness Directive Program in accordance with 14 CFR 39 and the Service Difficulty Reporting requirements of 14 CFR 121.703.

Essential Functions

· Review all ADs and Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) for Frontier Airlines and maintenance related CFRs for applicability to Frontier’s Maintenance and Quality Assurance division

· Receive and review all SDRs submitted by Maintenance, Inspection, MCC (MOD), or Frontier Vendor Inspection Representative for technical accuracy, comprehension, and completeness

· Generate an Airworthiness Directive Analysis Worksheet (ADAW) (Form 30799), submit an Engineering

· Action Request (EAR) and create/update FMIS entries for each AD.

· Distribute to all AD information to the appropriate parties

· Receive, record, and distribute ADs, NPRMs, and new or revised maintenance-related CFRs to the appropriate parties for their evaluation for applicability and incorporation into Frontier

· Review Engineering Orders applicable to ADs or new or changing CFRs

· Maintain a database of all ADs and NPRMs

· Monitor all of Maintenance organization activities relative to complying with all ADs and report the status to the AD Review Board

· Monitors all aspects of AD compliance and reports delinquent status to the Manager of Regulatory Compliance.

· Review AD status of airplanes Frontier is considering for acquisition

· Manage and coordinate compliance of maintenance related regulations with other departments

· Edit SDRs as required

· Researchs and gathers documents related to all FAA Requests For Information and submits to the Director of Quality / Chief Inspector (or designee) for review.

Submits to FAA upon approval.

· Process all SDRs into the FAA SDR database

· Monitor the timeliness of SDR submittals

· Report SDR activities to the Director of Quality Assurance/Chief Inspector

· Maintain familiarization with the training requirements necessary as defined in the GMM and ensure training is current prior to performing the functions and tasks of this Position

Other Functions

· Monitor, establish and modify processes and procedures related to the AD Management Program as stated in the General Maintenance Manual (GMM) Sections 90.27 and 90.29

· Monitor, established and modify processes and procedures related to the Service Difficulty Reports section in GMM 95.17

Qualifications

· Preferred — a minimum of three to five years of experience in airline maintenance, engineering and/or aircraft records

· Required — a minimum of three to five years of experience researching and interpreting CFRs and other FAA documentation (ACs, ADs, Orders, Notices, FAA Handbook)

· Required — Knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations and FAA documentation (Advisory Circulars,

· Preferred — FAA A&P certificate

· Preferred — BS or BA college degree

· Required
– Experience working with the FAA

· 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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Detail and task oriented

· Able to meet scheduled deadlines and track progress of multiple Airworthiness Directives, Service Difficulty Reports and FAA Requests for Information

Equipment Operated

Standard office equipment, including PC, copier, fax machine, printer

Typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled

Physical Effort

Generally, not required.

Supervision Received

General Supervision:The incumbent performs a variety of routine work within established policies and procedures and receives detailed instructions on new projects and assignments.

Positions Supervised

Salary Range: $60,200.00
– $75,250.00

Diversity and Drug-Free Workplace Policies

At Frontier Airlines, we wholeheartedly support and have a strong commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action.

Frontier is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender variance, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, martial status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military, veteran status, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Diversity is an essential part of our success.

Our company flourishes because of the unique backgrounds, skills and ideas that our team members contribute every day.

We salute and actively recruit veterans.

Military experience is valuable and transferable to many of the positions essential to the operations of our airline.

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.

COVID Vaccination Policy for New Hires

Where permitted by applicable law, all candidates must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered for U.S.-based jobs, if not already employed by Frontier Airlines.

Proof of vaccination will be required at hire.

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 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.