Supervisor - Line Maintenance (DEN)

Frontier Careers • Denver, CO

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Oversees line maintenance operations and supervises line maintenance personnel. This role is crucial for ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety in aircraft maintenance. The Supervisor will manage, monitor, and coordinate Safety Management System (SMS) activities, including hazard identification, risk assessment, and the implementation of safety controls. They will also be responsible for determining work priorities, supervising maintenance performed on company and contract aircraft, and ensuring timely and accurate information on aircraft status. The role involves evaluating maintenance performance, administering corrective actions, and assisting in the formulation of departmental policy and budget. Additionally, the Supervisor will ensure tools and equipment meet safety standards, conduct investigations for lost and found tools, and perform necessary computer and administrative functions. They will also identify operational improvements, ensure adherence to security regulations, and audit completed aircraft records for accuracy and completeness. Training and qualification of department personnel are also key responsibilities, along with strict adherence to approved published procedures.

Requirements

• FAA-certificated mechanic with Airframe and Powerplant ratings
• 3 years previous line maintenance experience
• Previous supervisory, lead or directing workforce experience (or previous leadership experience)
• Excellent working knowledge of company maintenance policies and procedures
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a stressful environment
• Ability to communicate in an effective, calm and professional manner at all times
• Ability to lead and motivate maintenance personnel in a positive and professional manner
• General computer and administrative skills
• Must demonstrate behavior that portrays the company core values of Safety, Respect, Trust, Collaboration, Value, and Passion while communicating with personnel and acting on behalf of the company
• Must have the ability to plan, organize, and administrate workloads to subordinates

Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor and coordinate SMS activities as directed.
• Coordinate the development, implementation, maintenance, and integration of the SMS throughout Frontier.
• Identify hazards and safety risk assessments including change management.
• Ensure effectiveness of safety risk controls.
• Promote safety.
• Advise the accountable executive on the performance of the SMS and on any need for improvement.
• Accountable for achieving safety performance relative to job tasks.
• Manage risk acceptable level: green or lower as defined by Frontier’s company risk matrix.
• Take action to remove inoperative equipment from use, instruct proper tagging, and action repair or replacement.
• Monitor maintenance activities to ensure performance levels are sufficient to provide the highest possible standards of quality and safety.
• Determine work priorities on the shift.
• Supervise maintenance performed by Frontier maintenance personnel on company aircraft as well as contract aircraft.
• Provide timely and accurate information on aircraft status.
• Determine job standards, test personnel productivity, safety habits and workmanship.
• Review and evaluate maintenance performance and administer corrective action when necessary.
• Assist in formulation of departmental policy.
• Assist in creating and administer company and departmental budget and performance commitments.
• Assist with monthly/quarterly shelf life audits at maintenance stations, as applicable.
• Ensure that all tools and equipment are maintained at a level of safety that meets the National Bureau of Standards requirements and/or the manufacturer specifications.
• Conduct lost and found tool investigations and complete associated reports.
• Perform computer and administrative functions as assigned by manager.
• Identify possibilities for operational improvements and communicate them to management.
• Ensure adherence to airport and aircraft security regulations and report any violations and/or potential violations to management.
• Perform Shift Turnover as required per GMM 10.09.
• Audit completed aircraft records (e.g., logbook pages, work cards, non-routines, engineering documents [EOs, EAs, etc.], and other related documents) generated by RON and line maintenance.
• Monitor the proper completion of aircraft records (e.g., logbook pages, work cards, non-routines, Engineering documents [EOs, EAs, etc.], and other related documents) during RON and line maintenance.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all assigned work documents and records.
• Make FMIS entries as required.
• Ensure that department personnel, including themselves, are properly trained, qualified, and current to perform assigned tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Manager, Maintenance Control.
• Always follow (never deviate from) approved published procedures unless proper deviation is authorized.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• 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
• A hybrid schedule for eligible headquarters roles based in Denver, Colorado
• Business casual dress options for eligible corporate and support roles
• Employee support programs and resources, including the HOPE League, Frontier Airlines’ nonprofit organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED