Director - Aviation Safety

Frontier Airlines • Denver, CO

56d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of aviation safety or airline operations experience
• Minimum of 5 years’ leadership experience
• Bachelor’s degree or an additional two years of relevant training/experience in lieu of a degree

Nice To Haves

• FAA Certificated Airman License strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Set long-term strategy for Frontier Airlines operational safety through regular assessment and active mitigation of all potential operations risks.
• Leads and develops safety team responsible for the company Safety Management System (SMS), Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP), Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) program, Internal Evaluation Program (IEP), Fatigue Risk Management Program (FRMP), and Regulatory Compliance Program by providing performance management and ongoing feedback while fostering a strong team environment.
• Build strong partnership with key operations stakeholders on the management and continuous improvement of safety performance.
• Serve as the Frontier Airlines 119.65 Director of Safety
• Lead the daily execution of a risk-based Safety Management System (SMS) across Frontier Airlines
• Support all operating divisions with ensuring robust analysis of safety performance risk and effective visibility to mitigation efforts through the company Safety Management System (SMS)
• Oversee the proper functioning of the company voluntary safety programs – Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA), Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP), Line Operations Safety Audit (LOSA), and Internal Evaluation Program (IEP) and ensure each program provides robust risk analysis and proactive risk mitigation.
• Seve as the company NTSB Liaison and Party Coordinator
• Partner with the Director Ground Operations Safety on the company investigation process
• Ensure a positive and transparent relationship with the FAA, NTSB, and other regulators on safety
• Oversee the external audit readiness process and company foreign codeshare program

Benefits

• 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 1st 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director