Supervisor, Inspection Jobs

Frontier Airlines is committed to offering ‘Low Fares Done Right’ to more than 80 destinations in the United States, Canada, Dominican Republic and Mexico on more than 300 daily flights. Headquartered in Denver, Frontier’s hard-working aviation professionals pride themselves in delivering the company’s signature Rocky Mountain hospitality to customers. Frontier Airlines is the proud recipient of the Federal Aviation Administration’s 2016 Diamond Award for maintenance excellence and was recently named the industry’s most fuel-efficient airline by The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) as a result of superior technology and operational efficiencies.

Provides direct supervision, required guidance, and instruction to Inspectors. Performs maintenance inspection on aircraft as required. Assists with the administration of company, department, and other applicable policies. Performs duties required by the Director, Quality Assurance/Chief Inspector when designated.

Essential Functions:

• Perform first line supervisor duties and responsibilities in union related matters.
• Distribute and monitor inspector work assignments (as required) during C-Check, RON and line maintenance, and outsourced maintenance activities.
• Monitor Inspector performance and implement corrective action when necessary.
• Review C-Check non-routines with maintenance supervision for accuracy, quality, technical content, and repair requirements as necessary.
• LOI Evaluate aircraft equipment, tooling, and support equipment for new training topics per GMM 100.01: Maintenance Training General Information.
• Assist with work schedules, days off, vacation and training schedules.
• Always follow (never deviate from) approved published procedures unless proper deviation approval is authorized.
• Enter and control data for calibrated tooling in FMIS.
• Conduct lost and found tool investigations and complete associated reports.
• Perform Shift Turnover as required per GMM 09.
• Current to perform assigned tasks
• Provide Inspection oversight IAW GMM 21 when assigned to outsourced maintenance projects.
• Ensure required SDR reporting is timely and complete.
• Provide detailed turnovers of work in progress for incoming shift.
• Ensure required Dent Map reporting is timely and complete.
• Provide constant oversight for safety-related issues.
• Assist with recurrent and on-the-job training for assigned Inspectors.
• Evaluate the need for and approve overtime as necessary.
• Monitor the in-process and proper completion of all required aircraft records (as required) during C-Check, RON and line maintenance, and outsourced maintenance activities.
• Participate in the development and improvement of the maintenance program by identifying concerns and providing suggestions for resolution.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Director, Quality Assurance/Chief Inspector or Manager, Inspection/ACI.
• Responsible for housekeeping/cleanliness of all Inspection department work areas
• Must be able to travel frequently (both foreign and domestic).
• Provide guidance and oversight of Inspection personnel in maintaining the FAA-approved Continuous Analysis and Surveillance System (CAS System).
• Provide direct supervision, required guidance, and instruction to inspectors and receiving inspectors.
• Act as the NDT Administrator as directed by and on behalf of the Director, Quality Assurance/Chief Inspector. These duties will include assisting the responsible level 3 NDT inspector/trainer in coordinating initial and recurrent training, provide oversight and instruction to less experienced inspectors during on-the-job training. Track initial, recurrent and on-the-job training. Provide monthly reports to the training department for qualification status updates. Individuals serving in this capacity shall at a minimum be a Frontier Airlines Level 2 certified inspector or above.
• D Ensure that department personnel, including themselves, are properly trained, qualified, and
• Ensure audit of required aircraft records is performed during outsourced maintenance activities (as required), C-Check, RON, and periodic review of line maintenance documents.
• LOI Evaluate aircraft equipment, tooling, and support equipment for new training topics per GMM 100.01: Maintenance Training General Information
• Coordinate with maintenance, shops and stores as required to ensure progress and timely completion of inspection tasks.
• Address all lost tools in accordance with Frontier’s policies and procedures.
• Input and remove of all tooling from appropriate FMIS.
• Audit and monitor the aircraft maintenance and inspection functions to ensure the airworthiness of Frontier aircraft.

If management or supervisory position, which positions report directly to this one?

• Inspectors

Qualifications:

• Current Mechanic Certificate with both airframe and powerplant ratings, held for at least 5 years
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a supervisory capacity maintaining the same category and class of aircraft as Frontier Airlines operates - preferred
• Minimum 3 years of maintenance experience on different types of large airplanes with 10 or more passenger seats with an air carrier or certificated repair station, 1 year of which must have been as maintenance inspector
• Must be Fleet Qualified on Frontier’s aircraft

NOTE: Director of Quality Assurance/Chief Inspector may approve deviation from non-regulatory qualifications through a review of comparable experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to obtain, hold, and maintain Required Inspection Item (RII) authorization
• Strong computer and administrative skills
• 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.
• Shall have a current US Passport or shall be able to obtain a US Passport within 3 months of assignment in the Inspection department
• Knowledgeable in company and union policy and procedures
• Ability to communicate in a positive and effective manner with subordinates, peers and other department personnel
• Excellent knowledge of transport category aircraft systems, structures, engineering drawings, support manuals and Federal Aviation Regulations
• Must have ability to plan, organize and administrate workloads to subordinates
• Ability to lead and motivate Inspectors in positive and professional manager; provide timely constructive feedback about their performance

Salary Range: $100,000-$125,000

Workplace Policies

At Frontier Airlines, we wholeheartedly support and have a strong commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action. Frontier is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender variance, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, martial status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military, veteran status, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Diversity is an essential part of our success. Our company flourishes because of the unique backgrounds, skills and ideas that our team members contribute every day. We salute and actively recruit veterans. Military experience is valuable and transferable to many of the positions essential to the operations of our airline.

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.

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.