Senior Manager - Airbus Programs

Frontier Careers • Aurora, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Airbus Programs is responsible for managing the Flight Operations Airbus program and managing the fleet for current and future state equipage. This includes being the technical subject matter expert on the Airbus for Flight Operations and primary liaison to Airbus, vendors, industry, and FAA on technical matters regarding the Flight Operations Fleet Programs.

Requirements

• Experience with the development and management of 14 CFR 121 Air Carrier Programs
• Previous Flight Operations Experience
• A320 Aircraft Type Rating
• Airline Transport Pilot License
• Experience in working with the FAA and other regulatory agencies
• Extensive technical knowledge of Airbus A320 Family aircraft systems
• Understanding of Minimum Equipment List authorization
• Knowledge of Operations Specifications and FAA Regulations
• Extensive business software experience including:
• ̵ Microsoft Word
• ̵ Microsoft Excel
• ̵ Microsoft PowerPoint
• ̵ Microsoft Outlook
• ̵ Adobe Acrobat
• ̵ Adobe FrameMaker
• · Project management experience
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• 4 year college degree preferred.
• Experience with aviation regulations and airline operations.
• Technical writing experience.
• Excellent communications skills; both written and verbal.
• Public speaking skills.
• Technical expertise in Airbus A320 Series systems.
• Self-motivation with ability to manage multiple projects or tasks.
• Ability to handle high stress and high workload environments.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with the Microsoft Office suite and other common computer applications.
• Equipment Operated
• Current and qualified on Airbus A320 Series aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Member of the Flight Standards Board (FSB) and Data Analysis Group (DAG)
• Primary Flight Operations interface with Airbus Industries on operational and technical issues
• Interface with Maintenance on Airbus technical issues
• Flight Operations Airbus Subject Matter Expert
• Participate in aircraft order customization and analyze technology advancement in fleet operations
• Monitor and evaluate Airbus FCOM, FCTM, QRH, technical documentation revisions
• Monitor and analyze Flight Operations impacts to fleet upgrades, Operations Engineering Bulletins, Airworthiness Directives
• Validate, monitor, and modify the Navigation Database and AOC Database program
• Acts as the Navigation Database manager per the NDVRCP manual
• Coordinate with Director of Operations in management of applicable Operations Specifications
• Interface with Senior Manager, Technical Programs on operational and technical issues as they relate to aircraft connectivity and communications.
• Subject Matter Expert for Flight Operations Manual Volume II, Flight Operations Manual Volume III, FlySmart+/eQRH, and Navigation Database Validation & Recurring Check Program (NDVRCP)
• Airline Flight Operations technical point-of-contact for FAA, industry, and vendors
• Respond to Incident Reports involving aircraft-related issues
• Interface with the FAA regarding coordination of Airbus operational/safety concerns (e.g., SAIs, EPIs, ADs, DCTs)
• Primary representative for Frontier Airlines at industry and regulatory initiatives (e.g., NAV PARC working group, DCIT, airspace and airport meeting/workgroups, etc.)
• Coordinates with other departments to ensure the safe, professional, and efficient aircraft operations
• Other duties assigned by the Frontier Airlines leadership
• Administers the SMS in areas of responsibility
• Promotes safety
• Advises upper management of the performance of the SMS and any identified areas of improvement
• Manages, mitigate, and accept risk as defined by the Frontier Risk Acceptance Chart
• Other Functions
• Coordinate with the Chief Pilot Office on operational and technical issues.
• Provide technical information and expertise to pilots when necessary.
• Participate in inter-departmental work groups and projects.
• Develop long term vision for aircraft equipage and capabilities.
• Aid in budget development for fleet operations.

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.
• 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: Manager