Frontier Airlines

Sr Mgr, SOC Support & Performance Engineer

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $100,104.00 - $132,870.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

flight benefits
Buddy passes
Travel Discounts
Flexible work schedules
competitive base salary
Paid holidays
401(k) Plan
vacation/sick time
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

Job Description

Frontier Airlines is a prominent ultra-low cost carrier headquartered in Denver, Colorado, known for its commitment to making air travel accessible and affordable for everyone. Established with the mission of "Low Fares Done Right," Frontier Airlines focuses on offering affordable prices that do not compromise the customer experience, combining efficiency with innovative practices to deliver a friendly, personalized travel service. With a growing route network covering around 100 destinations across the U.S., Caribbean, Mexico, and Latin America, Frontier operates over 500 daily flights utilizing one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient all-Airbus fleets in the industry. This commitment to sustainability... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in aeronautical science, aeronautical engineering, or related field
  • minimum 5 years of experience in aviation performance or related technical roles
  • at least 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience
  • strong familiarity with flight planning systems and vendor coordination
  • knowledge of FAA regulations especially Part 121 and Part 25
  • excellent computer skills including proficiency in Excel and SQL
  • willingness to manage complex operational projects
  • ability to perform safety risk assessments
  • effective communication and leadership skills

Job Qualifications

  • B.S. Aeronautical Science, Aeronautical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering Technology, Aviation Management
  • combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree
  • 5+ years of experience in a technical, aviation-related field
  • 3+ years of management or leadership experience
  • prior experience in working with flight planning systems and aviation service vendors
  • FAA Aircraft Dispatcher certificate preferred
  • Airbus Performance Engineering certification or equivalent experience preferred

Job Duties

  • Provide on-going support to Marketing/Planning department by providing payload/range capability of the fleet that management can use for strategic market evaluations and market planning
  • perform new station opening analysis for Dispatch operations and performance requirements
  • monitor and assess airport construction initiatives for impact on payload performance and operational safety
  • identify, evaluate, and assist in managing operational changes/improvements to SOC and Flight Operations procedures, policies and processes that will reduce expense, improve the operation, and guarantee ongoing regulatory compliance
  • provide technical input and expertise regarding proposed and future regulations and FAA guidance impacting Frontier Airlines
  • calculate weight changes and reweighs for the Frontier fleet
  • update the appropriate systems and manuals as required
  • act as the airline's focal point with the AeroData aircraft performance vendor
  • serve as the AeroData system administrator
  • oversee development and maintenance of navigation and performance data for the flight planning system
  • manage aircraft inductions and exits with flight planning and operations management systems
  • monitor aircraft performance characteristics (i.e. fuel burn degradation)
  • monitor fuel tankering/cost index initiatives
  • provide on-going support to Operations/Marketing/Planning by providing aircraft performance data that management can use for aircraft valuation purposes
  • serve as primary Frontier subject matter expert for all One Engine Inoperative (OEI) procedure development and maintenance
  • perform hazard identification and safety risk assessment as necessary, including change management
  • assure the effectiveness of safety risk controls
  • promote safety
  • advise upper management on the performance of the SMS and any need for improvement
  • may accept Green (low) risk determinations as defined in Frontier's Company Risk Matrix

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location