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Frontier Airlines, Inc

Sr Mgr, SOC Support & Performance Engineer

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid holidays
401(k) Plan
Vacation Time
Sick Time
Flexible work schedules
Employee flight benefits
Buddy passes
Travel Discounts

Job Description

Frontier Airlines is a leading ultra-low-cost carrier headquartered in Denver, Colorado, known for its commitment to making air travel affordable and accessible. The airline operates a highly fuel-efficient, all-Airbus fleet, which is among the youngest and most modern in the United States. Frontier Airlines has a unique approach to air travel — offering bundled and unbundled pricing options that allow customers to pay only for the services they require, thus saving money while still enjoying a personalized travel experience. With approximately 100 destinations across North America and over 500 daily flights, Frontier is a major player in the U.S., Caribbean,... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 5 years technical aviation-related experience
  • At least 3 years management or leadership experience
  • Experience with flight planning systems and aviation vendors
  • FAA Aircraft Dispatcher certificate preferred
  • Airbus Performance Engineering certification preferred
  • Strong knowledge of Part 121 and Part 25 FAA regulations
  • Proficiency in computer skills including Excel
  • Willingness to learn SQL and programming basics
  • Ability to work under general direction
  • Availability to supervise Centralized Load Planning team

Job Qualifications

  • B.S. in Aeronautical Science, Aeronautical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering Technology, or Aviation Management
  • Combination of relevant education and experience considered in lieu of degree
  • 5+ years experience in a technical, aviation-related field
  • 3+ years management or leadership experience
  • Prior experience with flight planning systems and aviation service vendors
  • FAA Aircraft Dispatcher certificate preferred
  • Airbus Performance Engineering certification or equivalent experience preferred
  • Working knowledge of Part 121 Federal Aviation Regulations related to dispatch operations
  • Detailed knowledge of Part 25 relating to aircraft performance
  • Detailed knowledge of jet performance, navigation, weight and balance
  • Knowledge of aeronautical navigation charts and terms
  • Excellent computer skills including Excel and preferred SQL
  • Basic to intermediate programming skills preferred

Job Duties

  • Provide ongoing support to Marketing/Planning department by providing payload/range capability of the fleet for market evaluations and 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 to SOC and Flight Operations procedures to reduce expense, improve operations, and ensure regulatory compliance
  • Provide technical input regarding proposed and future regulations and FAA guidance
  • Calculate weight changes and reweighs, updating systems and manuals
  • Act as airline’s focal point with AeroData vendor and serve as system administrator
  • Oversee development and maintenance of navigation and performance data for flight planning system
  • Manage aircraft inductions and exits with operations management systems
  • Monitor aircraft performance characteristics including fuel burn degradation
  • Monitor fuel tankering and cost index initiatives
  • Provide aircraft performance data for aircraft valuation purposes
  • Serve as primary subject matter expert for One Engine Inoperative procedure development
  • Perform hazard identification and safety risk assessment, promote safety, and advise management on SMS performance and improvements
  • Accept Green (low) risk determinations according to company risk matrix

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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