Manager - MEL Program Office

Why Work for Frontier Airlines? 

At Frontier, we believe the skies should be for everyone. We deliver on this promise through our commitment to Low Fares Done Right. This is more than our tagline - it’s our driving philosophy. Every member of Team Frontier has an important role to play in bringing this vision to life.  Our successful business model allows travelers to take advantage of our fast-growing route network while our bundled and unbundled pricing options allow our customers to personalize their travel experience and only pay for the services they need – saving them money along the way.    

What We Stand For     

Low Fares Done Right is our mission and we strive to bring it to life every day.  Our ‘Done Right’ promise means delivering not only affordable prices, but making travel friendly and easy for our customers.  To do this, we put a great deal of care into every decision and action we take. We must be efficient with the use of our resources and make smart decisions about how we run our business. We must also innovate and be pioneers - we’re not afraid to try new things.  While our business requires us to fly high in the air, we also consider ourselves down-to-earth in our approach, creating a warm and friendly experience that truly demonstrates Rocky Mountain Hospitality.   

Work Perks   

At Frontier, we like to think we’re creating something very special for our team members.  Work is why we’re here, but the perks are nice too:   

• 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 1st 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. 

Who We Are  

Frontier Airlines is a leading ultra-low cost carrier headquartered in Denver, Colorado. With a mission to deliver Low Fares Done Right, the company provides affordable, convenient and accessible air travel throughout the U.S., Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America. Frontier’s highly fuel-efficient, all-Airbus fleet is among the youngest and most modern of any carrier within the U.S. That, combined with the airline’s many weight-saving initiatives and focus on operational efficiencies, makes Frontier America’s Greenest Airline.* Each Frontier Airlines plane tail features a special animal with a unique name and backstory. Many of the featured species are endangered or threatened, part of the airline’s commitment to underscore and raise awareness for their plight. Frontier serves approximately 100 destinations throughout North America and operates 500-plus daily flights, on average. The airline employs more than 7,000 team members and has crew bases in more than a dozen U.S. cities. Frontier Airlines., Inc., is a subsidiary of Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULCC).

* Frontier is the most fuel-efficient of all major U.S. carriers when measured by ASMs per fuel gallon consumed. 

What Will You Be Doing?

Responsible for MEL Program management to include creation/ maintenance of the Minimum Equipment List (MEL) and MEL Management Manuals (MMM), Configuration Deviation List (CDL), Non-Essential Equipment and Furnishings List (NEF), and Time Deferred items (TDI) manual, and to comply with current FAA and manufacturer documents (including the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) in compliance with 14CFR 121.628 to ensure for an Acceptable Level of Safety (ALoS).

Essential Functions

• Lead the MEL Capture Coordinator personnel in the monitoring, reporting, and coordinating of all resolution actions to restore the aircraft to type designDevelop and administer MEL/CDL/NEF and interfacing manual specifications for conditions and limitations in the form of placard, maintenance procedures, crew operating procedures and other restrictions to airworthiness requirements and ensure safety requirements are maintained.
• Manage, prioritize, and accomplish the internal MEL/ CDL revision.
• Review Master MELs and disposition changes to the MEL/CDL/NEF to maintain the Type Certificate Data Sheets and Type Design for Frontier Airlines.
• Manage revision requests to ensure timely FAA approval.
• Ensure changes meet regulatory requirements, comply with Frontier standards and policy, and fully interface with Maintenance & Operations functions, Aircraft Flight Manual Limitations, Emergency Procedures or Airworthiness Directives ensuring compliance with FAA MMEL, Operations Specifications, ICAO and internal manuals.
• Liaise with the FAA regarding MEL/CDL/NEF and TDI work.
• Provide technical, operational, and policy support to the Frontier Airlines MEL steering Committee.
• Coordinate the other Frontier teams in publishing of MEL/CDL/NEF and other manuals.
• Provide timely corrective actions for deficiencies noted by the FAA or internal investigations.
• Facilitate (schedule/prepare/record minutes) quarterly and ad hoc MEL Steering Committee meetings.
• Provide communications (i.e. “Summary of Changes”, “Revision Notice”) as necessary.
• Coordinate with JAA and DGAC for MMEL proposals.
• Serve as “focal” for all MEL, CDL, NEF and TDI manual issues, and resolve MEL Dispatch considerations when interpretation/clarification is required.
• Work with Lead Airline for MMEL industry solutions.
• Represent Frontier Airlines through participation in FOEB for MMEL industry activities.
• Schedule and facilitate meetings with the FAA concerning MEL/CDL/NEF Program and TDI Program (revisions, temporary revisions, FAA issues).
• Coordinate with Frontier Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) partners to maintain MEL/CDL/NEF and TDI currency.
• Support MX Control Duty Manager to ensure FMIS tasks entries and updates are completed as required.
• Vol.D  Maintain familiarization with the training requirements necessary as defined by the GMM 100: Maintenance Training Program and ensure training is current prior to performing the functions and tasks of this  position.

Other Functions

• Identify safety concerns, issues, incidents or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary including Frontier’s confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) or Maintenance Safety Action Report (MSAP))
• Responsible for adhering to all applicable laws, regulations (FAA, OSHA, DOT, etc.) and Company policies, procedures and risk controls
• Fulfill safety accountabilities as prescribed by Frontier’s Safety Management System (SMS)
• Promote Frontier’s #1 commitment to safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting Frontier’s SMS components, Safety Policy and behavioral standards
• Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short notice
• Assist with light cleaning of the aircraft when working or traveling on Frontier flights, and if time permits,
• Uphold Frontier’s safety performance metric goals and understand how they relate to their duties and responsibilities

Qualifications

• Valid FAA Airframe and Powerplant license required
• High School Diploma/General Education Diploma required, Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Engineering or other applicable discipline preferred
• Minimum (7) years Airline or Transport Category Aircraft experience required
• Minimum (5) years of experience on Airbus aircraft required
• Minimum (5) years of experience interfacing with the MEL Manual for purposes of aircraft operations required
• Minimum (5) years of aircraft maintenance programs or technical writing experience
• Commercial or private Pilot License preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Technical Writing, Typing/ Word Processing experience desirable
• Experience in the following software products; Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat (professional version)
• Knowledge of XML applications desirable
• Maintain FAA Airman (A&P) ATMS Certification and Training Qualifications through F9 training
• Available for occasional overnight travel (10%)
• Must pass a ten (10) year background check and pre-employment drug test
• Strong attention to detail and written and verbal communications skills
• Must be an independent worker capable of excelling in a highly accountable environment
• Must be dependable as demonstrated through regular attendance and punctuality, timely and accurate completion of duties and tasks

Equipment Operated

Standard office equipment, including PC, copier, fax machine, printer

Work Environment

Typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled

Some weekends, nights, holidays and on-call duty as needed

Physical Effort

Generally, not required.

Supervision Received

General Direction:  The incumbent normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and receives general instructions on new assignments.

Positions Supervised

MEL Capture Coordinator

Salary Range - $100,104 - $132,870

Please note: This posting has a closing date of 5/26/2026 midnight MT

Workplace Policies 

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature and level of work required of the referenced position; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position.  Please be advised that duties and expectations of this position may be subject to change.

Frontier Airlines, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Frontier Airlines is a Zero Tolerance Drug-Free Workplace.  All prospective employees are subject to pre-employment testing for the following drugs and their metabolites: Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opioids and Phencyclidine (PCP).  Further, any applicant who is found to have tested positive on any required drug or alcohol test at a former employer will be considered ineligible for employment with Frontier.

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