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Frontier Airlines, Inc.

Supervisor - Inspection

Frontier Airlines, Inc., Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285

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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 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).

* Frontier is the most fuel‑efficient of all major U.S. carriers when measured by ASMs per fuel gallon consumed.

What Will You Be Doing?

Provides direct supervision, required guidance, and instruction to inspectors. Provides oversight and administration of Required Inspection Items (RII), NDT tasks, and Receiving Inspection. Performs maintenance inspection on aircraft as required. Assists with the administration of company, department, and other applicable policies. Performs duties required by the Director of Quality Assurance/Chief Inspector when designated.

Essential Functions

Always follow (never deviate from) approved published procedures unless proper deviation approval is authorized.

Provide direct supervision, required guidance, and instruction to inspectors and receiving inspectors.

Coordinate with maintenance, shops and stores as required to ensure progress and timely completion of inspection tasks.

Audit and monitor the aircraft maintenance and inspection functions to ensure the airworthiness of Frontier aircraft.

Distribute and monitor inspector work assignments (as required) for RON and line maintenance field trip activities.

Monitor Inspector performance and implement corrective action when necessary.

Provide detailed turnovers of work in progress for incoming shift.

Conduct lost and found tool investigations and complete associated reports.

Assist with recurrent and on‑the‑job training for assigned Inspectors.

Act as the NDT Administrator as directed by and on behalf of the Director, Quality Assurance/Chief Inspector. These duties will include assisting the responsible level 3 NDT inspector/trainer in coordinating initial and recurrent training, provide oversight and instruction to less experienced inspectors during on‑the‑job training. Track initial, recurrent and on‑the‑job training. Provide monthly reports to the training department for qualification status updates. Individuals serving in this capacity shall at a minimum be a Frontier Airlines Level 2 certified inspector or above.

Act as the Borescope Train the Trainer (TTT) as directed by and on the behalf of the Director of Quality Assurance/Chief Inspector to provide initial borescope training and on‑the‑job training as required.

Assist with work schedules, days off, vacation and training schedules.

Monitor the in‑process and proper completion of all required aircraft records (as required) during, RON and line maintenance, and outsourced maintenance activities.

Ensure audit of required aircraft records is performed from field trip activities, RON, and line maintenance documents.

Ensure required SDR reporting is timely and complete.

Input and remove of all tooling from appropriate FMIS.

Address all lost tools in accordance with Frontier’s policies and procedures.

Enter and control data for calibrated tooling in FMIS.

Provide guidance and oversight for personnel in maintaining the FAA‑approved Continuous Analysis and Surveillance System (CAS System).

Participate in the development and improvement of the maintenance program by identifying concerns and providing suggestions for resolution.

Provide constant oversight for safety‑related issues.

Responsible for housekeeping/cleanliness of all Inspection department work areas

Evaluate the need for and approve overtime as necessary.

Perform first line supervisor duties and responsibilities in union related matters.

Must be able to travel frequently (both foreign and domestic).

Perform Shift Turnover as required per GMM 10.09.

Vol.D Ensure that department personnel, including themselves, are properly trained, qualified, and current to perform assigned tasks

VDRP Maintain familiarization with the training requirements necessary as defined in Section 100.03 Maintenance Training for Maintenance Organization Personnel and ensure training is current prior to performing the functions and tasks of this position VDRP

LOI Evaluate aircraft equipment, tooling, and support equipment for new training topics per GMM 100.01: Maintenance Training General Information.

Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Director, Quality Assurance/Chief Inspector or Manager, Inspection/ACI.

Qualifications

Current Mechanic Certificate with both airframe and powerplant ratings, held for at least 5 years

Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience on different types of large airplanes with 10 or more passenger seats with an air carrier or certificated repair station, 1 year of which must have been as maintenance inspector

Minimum 1 year of experience in a supervisory capacity maintaining the same category and class of aircraft as Frontier Airlines operates - preferred

Must be Fleet Qualified on Frontier’s aircraft

NOTE: Director of Quality Assurance/Chief Inspector may approve deviation from non‑regulatory qualifications through a review of comparable experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to obtain, hold, and maintain Required Inspection Item (RII) authorization, PT (liquid penetrant testing), ET (electromagnetic testing), UT (ultrasonic testing) NDT Level 1 (special) or above qualifications.

Shall have a current US Passport or shall be able to obtain a US Passport within 3 months of assignment in the Inspection department

Excellent knowledge of transport category aircraft systems, structures, engineering drawings, support manuals and Federal Aviation Regulations

Ability to lead and motivate Inspectors in positive and professional manager; provide timely constructive feedback about their performance

Knowledgeable in company and union policy and procedures

Ability to communicate in a positive and effective manner with subordinates, peers and other department personnel

Strong computer and administrative skills

Must have ability to plan, organize and administrate workloads to subordinates

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.

Equipment Operated

Standard office equipment

Measuring equipment, NDT equipment, Borescope equipment and other specialized equipment provided by the company

Maintenance hangar / line environment

Physical Effort

Moderate physical activity required by handling objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently.

Positions Supervised

Inspector(s)

Salary Range:$90,094 - $119,583

Please note this role has a closing date of on or before 2/12/26 midnight MST

At Frontier Airlines, we wholeheartedly support and have a strong commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affir…

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 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.

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.

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.

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