Director - Aviation Safety

Frontier Careers • Denver, CO

5d • $123,462 - $170,000

About The Position

Why Work for Frontier Airlines? 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. Work Perks 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 500 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.

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
• Demonstrated experience supporting, leading, or building a Safety Management System (SMS)
• Innovative, apolitical, resilient, fact-based, and creative solutions-focused mindset, with ability to thrive in a rapidly-changing, collaborative environment and to manage conflict
• Demonstrated ability to quickly scope situations, develop an accurate understanding of risks, and develop plans responsive to those risks.
• Professional work ethic and demonstrated ability to work with all work groups while addressing people courageously, directly, and candidly.
• Outstanding communication (verbal, written, and listening) and presentation skills, with a demonstrated commitment to clear and transparent communication

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 1 st of the month following your hire date.

What This Job Offers

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