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?

Fulfill the requirements set forth by Federal Aviation Regulations 14 CFR § 119.65 governing flight operations under 14 CFR § Part 121. The System Chief Pilot reports directly to the Vice President of Operations and is responsible for exercising operational control in the interest of maintaining safety per the requirements of Operations Specification. The System Chief Pilot is responsible for all pilot administrative functions within the domicile.

Essential Functions

Supervise development, implementation and maintenance of all flight standards for all Frontier aircraft types.
Provide supervision for direct reports as well as all line pilots within the domicile.
Recruit, interview and select pilot flight crewmembers as required by operational requirements.
Discipline as required by company policy, FAR’s and pilot working agreement.
Pilot contract administration.
Provide liaison with FAA per all operational issues.
Maintain Flight Operations Manual, Volume I and others as required.
Assist HR in administering Frontier Pilot Drug Testing Program.
Work closely with Director of Flight Operations Training on all staffing, training and pilot qualification issues.
Work with Crew Scheduling to ensure proper qualification and FAR legality of all pilots.

Other Functions

Provide liaison with other departments as necessary to ensure safety and efficiency of flight operations.
Define duties and supervise Manager of Flight Standards, Fleet Managers and Assistant Chief Pilots

Qualifications

FAA Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with type rating in the A320 aircraft
Minimum of 3 years of experience as Pilot in Command with Frontier Airlines
Minimum of 3 years of PIC experience within the last 6 years for applicant with no previous Chief Pilot experience
Current FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate
Excellent working knowledge of pilot working agreement

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Possess excellent communication skills to include ability to speak, read and write English.
Ability to provide effective leadership to direct reports and the entire pilot group.
Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner with all company personnel as well as outside agency representatives.
Ability to problem-solve and react positively to all types of difficult situations.
Knowledge of common desktop applications including Adobe FrameMaker.

Equipment Operated

Standard office equipment, including PC, copier, fax machine, printer, EFB platform, and AI tools

Work Environment

Typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled

On-call 24/7

Physical Effort

Generally, not required.

Supervision Received

Considerable Latitude: The incumbent establishes methods and procedures for attaining specific goals and objectives, and receives guidance in terms of broad goals. Only the final results of work are typically reviewed.

Positions Supervised

Base Chief Pilot
Assistant Chief Pilots
Administrative Assistant

Compensation: Hourly range based on Captain Rates: 105 Credit Hours

Please note: this posting will expire on or before 1/30/26.

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.

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