Supervisor - Line Maintenance (DFW)

Frontier Careers • DFW Airport, TX

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This role oversees line maintenance operations and supervises line maintenance personnel. The company, Frontier Airlines, is a leading ultra-low cost carrier headquartered in Denver, Colorado, focused on delivering 'Low Fares Done Right' and providing affordable, convenient, and accessible air travel. Frontier is recognized as America's Greenest Airline due to its fuel-efficient fleet and operational efficiencies. The airline employs over 7,000 team members across numerous U.S. cities and serves approximately 100 destinations.

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, including the development, implementation, maintenance, and integration of the SMS throughout Frontier.
• Identify hazards and conduct safety risk assessments, including change management, and ensure the effectiveness of safety risk controls.
• Promote safety and advise the accountable executive on the performance of the SMS and any need for improvement.
• Be accountable for achieving safety performance relative to job tasks and manage risk to an acceptable level.
• Take action to remove inoperative equipment from use, instruct proper tagging, and action repair or replacement.
• Monitor maintenance activities to ensure performance levels meet the highest possible standards of quality and safety.
• Determine work priorities on the shift and supervise maintenance performed by Frontier and contract aircraft maintenance personnel.
• 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 the formulation of departmental policy and in creating and administering company and departmental budgets 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 National Bureau of Standards requirements and/or 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 or potential violations to management.
• Perform Shift Turnover as required per GMM 10.09.
• Audit completed aircraft records (logbook pages, work cards, non-routines, engineering documents, etc.) generated by RON and line maintenance.
• Monitor the proper completion of aircraft records 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 approved published procedures unless proper deviation is authorized.

Benefits

• Flight benefits for you and your family to fly on Frontier Airlines
• Buddy passes for your friends
• 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
• 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: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed