Manager - Tooling

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?

Provide oversight, leadership, direction, and guidance to the Tooling department personnel. Responsible for Frontier’s Tool Control and development of relevant policies and procedures, training, operational analysis. Upholds Frontier Airlines policy to have a tool management and control program that meet the requirements of the Code of Federal Regulations. Tooling is controlled to ensure its safety, calibration and condition to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements

Essential Functions

• Ensure the designated Tool Supervisors maintains an accurate inventory of tools at their location.
• Communicate with planning and maintenance departments to forecast tooling availability issues.
• Ensure the accuracy of all inputs to the Master Equipment and Tool Calibration Log, Periodic Maintenance and Periodic Inspection Maintenance Tasks in the FMIS, Locally Manufactured Tooling Records and Archives, and Master Tool List Serialization Control.
• Track all calibrated tooling in Frontier-staffed maintenance stations companywide.
• Control proper staggering of calibrated tooling due dates on like tooling.
• Conduct lost and found tool investigations and complete associated reports. including daily tool control and accountability.
• Coordinate with each location's Tool Supervisor and the Repair and Warranty department on all repairs and calibration needs for all tooling
• Coordinate with each location's Tool Supervisor on movement of tools between Location within the Company and with approved contract vendors.
• Coordinate, through Frontier Supply Chain Management, the purchase and external repair of tools through approved vendors.
• Ensure that department personnel, including themselves, are properly trained, qualified, and current to perform assigned tasks.
• Maintain familiarization with the training requirements necessary as defined in the GMM 100.03: Maintenance Training for Maintenance Organization Personnel and ensure training is current prior to performing the functions and tasks of this position.
• Report any irregularities in responsibilities to the Manager of Material Services and the Director of Quality Assurance/Chief Inspector.
• Transport aircraft parts and tooling between hangar and flight line.
• All other duties as reasonably requested by the Manager of Material Services.

Other Functions

• Holds authority over Tool Supervisors at all locations and Material Services Specialist and Lead Material Specialist in DEN.
• Has authority for Audit Checks.
• Has authority to send material as COMAT.
• Has authority to create requisitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related field required. 3+ years of equivalent experience working in a Maintenance / Tooling department environment considered in lieu of degree requirement.
• 2 years of experience working in a Maintenance / Tooling department environment required.
• Prior airline experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License for SIDA Badge driving privileges at Denver International Airport.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer systems proficiency, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access) and Outlook.
• Ability to learn and understand department system applications.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements associated with Part 121 of the Federal Aviation Regulations, CFR 49 and IATA regulations.
• Ability to interact constructively with employees to ensure project completion.
• Strong ability in problem solving and developing corrective actions.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects.
• 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.

Physical Effort

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

Supervision Received

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

Salary Range: $72,000 - $96,331. Please note: this posting has a closing date of on or before midnight 6.30.26 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 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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