Manager, Line Maintenance (PHX)
About The Position
The Manager, Line Maintenance provides shift-level oversight of line maintenance activities at the assigned maintenance base. The role coordinates work among Station Operations, Flight Operations, Flight Dispatch, Maintenance Control, Inspection, and business partners to support safe, compliant, and efficient aircraft operations. The manager oversees maintenance planning and execution, staff capacity and schedules, safety management activities, documentation, tooling, and operational performance. The position has authority over airworthiness determinations, work assignments, field trips, staffing requirements, applicable schedules and vacation requests, and enforcement of relevant contracts and agreements. It supervises Line Maintenance Supervisors as applicable and may directly manage support shop personnel and production.
Requirements
- FAA-certificated Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) mechanic rating and license.
- Working knowledge of 121 Federal Aviation Regulations.
- 10 years of aircraft line mechanic maintenance experience.
- 5 years of aircraft line maintenance supervisory experience.
- Previous experience managing a Line Maintenance Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program.
- High school diploma.
- Ability to plan, organize, and administer workloads for subordinates.
- Ability to manage the Line Maintenance Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in management, engineering, or an equivalent field.
Responsibilities
- Manage, monitor, and coordinate Safety Management System activities and identify hazards and safety risks.
- Provide shift-level management, operational control, oversight, and procedural guidance.
- Develop plans and prioritize maintenance activities to return aircraft to service safely and promptly according to established schedules.
- Escalate issues or conflicts that affect daily operational objectives, as appropriate.
- Oversee shift-level compliance with Frontier maintenance manuals, company policies, and procedures.
- Communicate accurately, thoroughly, and promptly with Maintenance Control and Maintenance Planning to ensure maintenance is completed on schedule.
- Validate that line maintenance aircraft tooling is available, maintained, calibrated, and controlled to meet daily task requirements.
- Manage planned and actual labor schedules to ensure required capacity.
- Ensure timely and accurate maintenance documentation, including system entry and submission to Maintenance Records.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal regulations and Frontier policies and procedures, including sick and vacation reporting.
- Coordinate charters and field trips, including tooling, parts, materials and hazardous materials, and manuals.
- Ensure compliance with applicable labor agreements and contracts.
- Directly manage support shop personnel and production where applicable.
- Coordinate with other organizations and departments to optimize safety, compliance, and operational performance.
- Prepare performance assessments for direct reports where applicable.
- Maintain and track performance KPIs and report KPI data when requested.
- Determine the airworthiness of Frontier aircraft and request manual changes through the PCR process.
- Determine the serviceability of Frontier tooling and assign Lead and A&P Mechanics to work packages where applicable.
- Determine manpower requirements for assigned jobs and the maintenance station.
- Assign field trips as required and determine mechanics’ and supervisors’ work schedules where applicable.
- Approve direct reports’ vacation requests where applicable.
- Enforce agreements and contracts related to line maintenance work groups and vendors where applicable.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to role and eligibility.
- 401(k) retirement savings options.
- Paid holidays, vacation time, and sick time.
- Travel privileges on Frontier Airlines and participating partner airlines, subject to program rules, eligibility, and availability.
- Buddy passes, subject to eligibility and program rules.
- Travel-related discounts and employee discounts on select products, services, and vendors.
- Business casual dress options for eligible corporate and support roles.
- Employee support programs and resources, including the HOPE League.
- Annual short-term incentive opportunity; target annual bonus is 10% of base salary, with actual amount subject to performance and board discretion.
- Relocation assistance available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
