Maintenance Controller

Frontier Careers • Denver, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Controller (MCC) manages real-time aircraft maintenance operations and serves as a primary contact for out-of-service aircraft events and fleet mechanical status. The role coordinates aircraft recovery across Maintenance, Material Services, Technical Support, Engineering, the System Operations Center (SOC), and maintenance vendors to support safe, compliant, reliable operations and reduce aircraft downtime and schedule impact.

The position is based on-site in Denver, Colorado, and reports to the Senior Manager, MCC / Maintenance Planning, Technical Services. It is full-time, with shifts that vary based on business needs, and pays $52.00 per hour. Relocation assistance is available.

Maintenance Control’s work connects technical expertise with airline operations. The role’s judgment and coordination help resolve maintenance issues, return aircraft to service, and support safety, compliance, and operational reliability.

Requirements

• Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License.
• Working knowledge of airline maintenance practices, Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs), and Frontier General Maintenance Manual policies and procedures.
• Either five years of Line Maintenance experience, or two years of C-Check experience and two years of avionics troubleshooting experience.
• Excellent Airbus systems knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and administer workloads to subordinates.
• Demonstrated behaviors aligned with Frontier’s core values and expectations.
• Ability to attend and successfully complete required Maintenance Control training.

Nice To Haves

• FCC First Class Radio Telephone Certificate.
• Prior maintenance supervisor experience.
• Factory-approved Airbus A319/A320 training.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance operations on a shift basis while maintaining positive operational control and situational awareness of out-of-service aircraft.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for aircraft out-of-service events and fleet mechanical status.
• Coordinate aircraft recovery efforts across Maintenance, Material Services, Technical Support, Engineering, the System Operations Center, and maintenance vendors.
• Provide technical guidance to maintenance personnel on technical, operational, and procedural matters.
• Authorize MEL/CDL deferrals in accordance with Frontier procedures.
• Develop work scopes for MEL/CDL deferrals, including troubleshooting recommendations and required material requests.
• Authorize maintenance vendors for emergency maintenance and ferry-flight inspections at non-maintenance stations.
• Advise SOC personnel when aircraft routing must support specific maintenance requirements.
• Remove an aircraft from service when maintenance work has not been satisfactorily completed.
• Direct, under 121.378(b), maintenance activities performed by contract maintenance personnel to ensure compliance with Frontier General Maintenance Manual policies and procedures.
• Ensure safety is the paramount consideration in maintenance-related decisions.
• Generate required operational reports and maintain shift documentation and turnover information.
• Proactively manage deferrals that affect customer service.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, depending on role and eligibility.
• 401(k) retirement savings options.
• Paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time.
• Travel privileges on Frontier Airlines and participating partner airlines, based on current program rules and availability.
• Buddy passes, based on eligibility and program rules.
• Travel-related discounts and employee discounts on select products, services, and vendors.
• Relocation assistance available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed