Senior Manager - Operational Safety Programs

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?

The Sr. Manager Operational Safety Programs is responsible to ensure that appropriate standards are established and maintained to provide the highest level of safety for Frontier Airlines operations.

They will lead the on-going execution, improvement, and sustainability of the Frontier Airlines Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP), Flight Operations Quality Assurance Program (FOQA), Fatigue Risk Management Program (FRMP) and safety investigation program. Furthermore, they will indirectly support the sustainability and improvement of the Frontier Airlines Safety Management System (SMS).

Essential Functions

• Oversee and manage the proper functioning of the Flight Operations Quality Assurance Program (FOQA), Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP), and Fatigue Risk Management Program (FRMP)
• Partner with all Operating Division leaders to ensure robust analysis of safety performance risk and ensure effective visibility to mitigation efforts
• Lead efforts for continuous analysis monitoring of ASAP, FOQA, and Fatigue data to identify trends, safety concerns, and effectiveness of procedural controls
• Facilitate ASAP Event Review Committees, FOQA Monitoring Team (FMT) meetings, and Fatigue Risk Management meetings
• Tracks program metrics and milestones, such as MOU renewals, newsletter publication, Safety Review Board (SRB) updates, initial and recurrent training, and annual reviews.
• Lead the coordination and execution of high severity Safety Investigations across Frontier Airlines
• Ensure collaboration with key partners such as Flight Standards and Training on FOQA trends, recommendations, and actions
• Promote SMS by facilitating the development of tools and techniques that strengthen safety assurance and safety risk management
• Gather information on real-time operational and human factors challenges faced by line flight crewmembers from regular jump seat observation.
• Act as the point person for data driven project development and management.
• Coordinate across divisional lines to project manage both labor groups and divisional leaders to ensure commitments are delivered on time.
• POC for ASIAS
• Implement and maintain reporting software as needed 

Qualifications     

•  Five (5) years of work experience at a Part 121 air carrier, three (3) of which should be in a safety specialty or an operational group covered by ASAP
•  Project management experience required
•  1-3 years of experience leadership experience
•  Bachelor’s degree in aviation, aviation safety, or aviation management or equivalent experience is preferred
•  Previous experience working with ASAP or an equivalent safety reporting system is preferred
•  Operational experience as a pilot and/or FOQA is preferred
• Operational experience as an aircraft mechanic, flight attendant or dispatcher helpful

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities       

•  Knowledge of aircraft systems, minimum equipment lists, aircraft dispatch procedures, and Federal Aviation Regulations
•  Working knowledge of various SMS Reporting Databases
•  Working knowledge of the Teledyne AirFase and CEFA animation software is preferred
•  Proven experience conducting safety investigations and analysis that leads to safety improvements
•  Knowledge of Safety Management System requirements, risk management, safety assurance, safety reporting, and safety promotion
•  Understanding of Crew Resource Management principles and aviation human factors
•  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite of products
•  Excellent writing skills, including manual writing, report writing, and correspondence with government agencies
•  Excellent verbal, presentation, and instructional skills
• Ability to perform statistical analysis and audits

Work Environment 

Office, airport ramp, airplane cabin, maintenance hangar 

Physical Effort

Light physical effort required by handling objects up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.

Supervision Received

Consultant to Management:  The incumbent exercises wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments. 

Positions Supervised

Analyst, FOQA

Analyst, ASAP (2) 

Please note this role will close on or before 7/3/2026

Salary Range: $100,104 - $140,000 DOE - Plus short term incentive and relocation assistance

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 DOT safety-sensitive employees are subject to pre-employment testing for the following drugs and their metabolites: Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opioids and Phencyclidine (PCP). Further, any DOT safety-sensitive job 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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