Specialist - Technical AD & SDR (Remote Work Available)

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 AD & SDR Technical Specialist will be responsible to the Manager of Regulatory Compliance for compliance of Frontier Airlines' Airworthiness Directive Program in accordance with 14 CFR 39 and the Service Difficulty Reporting requirements of 14 CFR 121.703.

Essential Functions

• Review all ADs and Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) for Frontier Airlines and maintenance related CFRs for applicability to Frontier's Maintenance and Quality Assurance division
• Receive and review all SDRs submitted by Maintenance, Inspection, MCC (MOD), or Frontier Vendor Inspection Representative for technical accuracy, comprehension, and completeness
• Generate an Airworthiness Directive Analysis Worksheet (ADAW) (Form 30799), submit an Engineering
• Action Request (EAR) and create/update FMIS entries for each AD.
• Distribute to all AD information to the appropriate parties
• Receive, record, and distribute ADs, NPRMs, and new or revised maintenance-related CFRs to the appropriate parties for their evaluation for applicability and incorporation into Frontier
• Review Engineering Orders applicable to ADs or new or changing CFRs
• Maintain a database of all ADs and NPRMs
• Monitor all of Maintenance organization activities relative to complying with all ADs and report the status to the AD Review Board
• Monitors all aspects of AD compliance and reports delinquent status to the Manager of Regulatory Compliance.
• Review AD status of airplanes Frontier is considering for acquisition
• Manage and coordinate compliance of maintenance related regulations with other departments
• Edit SDRs as required
• Process all SDRs into the FAA SDR database
• Monitor the timeliness of SDR submittals
• Report SDR activities to the Director of Quality Assurance/Chief Inspector
• Monitor, review, and distribute Unapproved Parts Notices, Special Airworthiness Information Bulletins, and FAA Airworthiness Inspectors Handbook Bulletins
• Maintain familiarization with the training requirements necessary as defined in the GMM and ensure training is current prior to performing the functions and tasks of this Position

Other Functions

• Monitor, establish and modify processes and procedures related to the AD Management Program as stated in the General Maintenance Manual (GMM) Section 90.27
• Monitor, established and modify processes and procedures related to the Service Difficulty Reports section in GMM 95.17

Qualifications

• Preferred — a minimum of three to five years of experience in airline maintenance, engineering and/or aircraft records
• Required — a minimum of three to five years of experience researching and interpreting CFRs and other FAA documentation (ACs, ADs, Orders, Notices, FAA Handbook)
• Required — Knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations and FAA documentation (Advisory Circulars, FAA Orders, Notices, TCDS)
• Preferred — FAA A&P certificate
• Preferred — BS or BA college degree
• Required - Experience working with the FAA
• 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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Detail and task oriented
• Able to meet scheduled deadlines and track progress of multiple Airworthiness Directives and Service Difficulty Reports

Equipment Operated

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

Work Environment

• This role can be based at our headquarters in Denver, CO or anywhere in the United States via a remote work arrangement (periodic travel to Denver from a Frontier-serviced city required)
• If remote, you must be able to follow our remote work policies, including ability and comfort level working from home with access to a high-speed internet connection
• If headquarters-based, typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled

Physical Effort

Generally, not required.

Supervision Received

General Supervision:  The incumbent performs a variety of routine work within established policies and procedures and receives detailed instructions on new projects and assignments.

Positions Supervised

None

Salary: $58,394 - $77,508

Please note: This posting has a closing date of 6/12/2026 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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