Director - Fleet

Frontier Careers • Denver, CO

18h • 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. 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. 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 700-plus daily flights, on average. The airline employs more than 8,000 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. This position is responsible for leading activities related to the fleet of aircraft from a transactional perspective, including negotiations of aircraft-related acquisitions, sale, lease, and dispositions along with periodic market analysis. Key supplier/vendor management (Airbus, CFM, Pratt & Whitney, Lockheed and Honeywell) related to ongoing fleet management, recommendation to senior management regarding sources of aircraft financing, forecasting fleet related expenses and reconciling and managing all fleet related internal audit requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business or equivalent field required
• 7+ years of experience performing fleet transaction related functions
• 4+ years of managerial experience
• Strong negotiation skills to resolve commercial and technical disputes
• Experience with airline maintenance, MRO processes, and technical-financial interfaces.
• Experience in supporting critical fleet related RFPs
• Experience in vendor management
• Ability to read, interpret, and negotiate complex contracts.
• Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate in a positive and effective manner with subordinates, peers, and all levels of management
• Ability to work with confidential material

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree preferred
• Prior airline, lessor, OEM, or aviation finance experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish, strengthen, and continuously develop relationships with all leasing and financing counterparties.
• Lead contract negotiations with financing partners to secure aircraft financing for upcoming deliveries.
• Lead critical fleet-related RFPs (aircraft selection, engine selection, etc.) and present senior leadership with recommendations and strategic solutions.
• Negotiate and resolve contractual and technical issues related to aircraft, engines, and fleet programs.
• Lead and oversee the disposition of aircraft and aircraft-related assets, including remarketing, sale, or lease transitions.
• Review all price calculations for new aircraft deliveries and obtain necessary approvals for fleet induction.
• Assist with the induction and delivery of aircraft and spare engines in various global locations.
• Analyze and present effective methods for leasing or purchasing aircraft, including financial modeling and scenario analysis.
• Engage cross-functionally with internal departments to assess broader fleet plans, including aircraft returns, replacements, and long-term fleet needs.
• Oversee approvals for all aircraft and engine lease payments and maintenance deposit payments.
• Direct discussions with lessors regarding maintenance performed on aircraft and engines during the lease term.
• Partner with Maintenance & Engineering to understand maintenance scope and evaluate financial and contractual implications.
• Monitor market conditions, including interest rate movements, and provide senior leadership with periodic updates on the financial environment affecting fleet decisions.
• Document all internal audit requirements related to fleet activities and ensure ongoing compliance.
• Review and validate fleet-related forecasting inputs for budgeting purposes and ensure accuracy against financial targets.
• Support the development of finance and business presentations, including Board of Directors materials and lender presentations.
• Support ad hoc RFPs, financial modeling, contract negotiations, and execution of fleet-related commercial initiatives as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

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.
• 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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees