Frontier Airlines

Manager - MEL Program Office

Frontier Airlines$100K — $132K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

  • Lead MEL Capture Coordinator personnel in monitoring and reporting resolution actions
  • Develop and administer MEL/CDL/NEF specifications for maintenance and operational procedures
  • Manage internal MEL/CDL revision priorities and tasks
  • Review Master MELs and maintain compliance with Type Certificate Data Sheets
  • Ensure regulatory and policy compliance for MEL/CDL/NEF and related documentation
  • Liaise with the FAA on MEL/CDL/NEF and TDI work
  • Coordinate with other teams for publishing MEL/CDL/NEF manuals

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth within a major airline
  • Engagement in safety and compliance-focused initiatives
  • Involvement with FAA and international aviation regulatory bodies
  • Flexible working hours and potential for on-call duty
  • Work in a collaborative team environment with a focus on safety and operational excellence
Full Job Description
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.

About Frontier Airlines

Frontier Airlines is a low-cost airline that operates flights to over 100 destinations in the United States, Mexico, and the Caribbean. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Frontier Airlines is known for its low fares and customer-friendly policies, such as allowing passengers to bring one personal item and one carry-on bag for free. The airline has a fleet of over 100 aircraft and is constantly expanding its route network.
Learn more about Frontier Airlines
Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1994

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