Manager, Fleet ( Aviation ) - Denver, Colorado

Company/Organization: Frontier Airlines

Position: Management

Job Type: Permanent

Posted: 10/25/2024 1:20:09 PM

Description:

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 - its 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 ndash; 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 lsquo;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 - were 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 were creating something very special for our team members. Work is why were 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 lsquo;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 1^st 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. Frontiers highly fuel-efficient, all-Airbus fleet is among the youngest and most modern of any carrier within the U.S. That, combined with the airlines many weight-saving initiatives and focus on operational efficiencies, makes Frontier Americas 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 airlines 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?

This position is responsible for managing the fleet of aircraft from a transactional perspective, including contract negotiations, lease payments, maintenance deposit payments, maintenance claim reimbursements, key supplier/vendor management (Airbus, CFM, Lockheed and Honeywell), forecasting fleet related expenses and reconciling and managing all fleet related internal audit requirements.

Essential Functions

• Prepare approvals relating to lease payments and maintenance deposit payments for all aircraft and spare engines in the fleet
• Manage discussions with lessors relating to maintenance performed on aircraft and spare engines during the term of the lease
• Work with Maintenance and Engineering to understand the scope of maintenance being performed on the aircraft and the financial/contractual implications of the same
• Review all price calculations relating to delivery of new aircraft and obtain necessary approvals to accept the aircraft into the fleet
• Responsible for analyzing and presenting the appropriate methods to effectively lease/buy aircraft
• Prepare and manage the ongoing requirements of Fleet related RFPs (aircraft and spare engines)
• Establish and continue to develop relationships with all leasing and financing counterparties
• Review and obtain necessary approvals to efficiently manage fleet related aspects of any existing PDP facilities
• Evaluate market conditions and analyze financial implications of movements in the interest rate environment
• Manage communication with key vendors/suppliers (Airbus, CFM, Lockheed and Honeywell) ensuring smooth relay of information and timely resolution of disputes
• Provide senior management with periodic updates of the financial environment pertaining to leasing/buying aircraft
• Document all internal audit requirements pertaining to fleet and periodically prove compliance
• Forecasting fleet related inputs for budgeting purposes and ensuring the budget is accurately met
• Assist in developing finance business presentations such as Board of Director presentations and lenders presentations

Other Functions

• Assist with conducting Ad Hoc Requests for Proposals (RFPs), related financial modeling, contract negotiation, execution and management

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Business or equivalent field required; Masters Degree preferred
• 5+ years of experience performing fleet related treasury functions
• Experience in maintenance and MRO related aspects of airlines
• Prior experience reading and interpreting contracts preferred
• Previous airline/lessor experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent written, and analytical skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Desire and willingness to work within a team structure
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to communicate in a positive and effective manner with subordinates, peers, and all levels of management
• Ability to work with confidential material

Equipment Operated

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

Work Environment

Typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled

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

Fleet Analyst

Salary Range: $95,000 - $125,000

Please note: This posting will close on or before 11/14/2024.

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.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

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