Hybrid Engineer II – Reliability & Configuration Control

at Frontier Airlines

• Job title: Engineer II – Reliability & Configuration Control
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $90,094 - $119,583 per year
• Degree requirement: Associate's Degree
• Tech skills: Assembly
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Denver, United States

About the role

• Engineer II focused on reliability and configuration control at Frontier Airlines. Conducting analyses, enhancing operational performance with a commitment to low fares done right.

Responsibilities

• Analyze component, assembly, and airframe reliability issues, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead reliability improvement projects by creating business cases, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and driving initiatives to reduce unplanned out ‑ of ‑ service events.
• Provide periodic updates on the status, progress, and effectiveness of reliability initiatives.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Reliability, Maintenance, vendors, and lessors to support data acquisition, analysis, compliance, and project execution.
• Develop and implement engineering documents, including EAs, EOs, FCDs, Engineering Specifications, Engineering Drawings, Publication Change Requests, and FMIS Engineering Controls (ECs).
• Conduct research and analysis on components using IPCs, ADs, SBs, engineering documents, and other technical data to maintain and update the IPC Supplement, FMIS, and component research databases.
• Edit FMIS entries to ensure accurate configuration control and correct discrepancies.
• Interpret and review drawings, technical data, 14 CFRs, ADs, SBs, engineering documents, and Fleet Campaign Directives to ensure technical and regulatory compliance.
• Verify that vendor SBs, engineering documents, and supporting materials include proper approvals and meet Title 14 CFR and internal standards.
• Work with Engineering teams and lessors to ensure comprehensive compliance and technical substantiation.
• Assist aircraft Maintenance departments with retrieving and analyzing aircraft information as needed.
• Provide technical support during Aircraft on Ground (AOG) events.
• Ensure proper documentation exists for the authorization and control of aircraft parts.
• Serve as a researcher, technical author, and mentor on engineering projects and departmental initiatives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts to enhance Engineering department processes, documentation quality, and overall efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; minimum of associates degree in Aerospace Engineering, Aviation Technology or a related field; combination of relevant education and experience will be considered in lieu of degree
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a 121 airline environment Technical Services / Engineering department or comparable maintenance experience.
• Valid FAA Mechanic Certificate with Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) rating may be accepted in lieu of degree, with equivalent experience
• Education in or experience with Quality Systems preferred though not required.
• Prior 121 airline experience strongly preferred
• 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.
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel)
• Working level knowledge of Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Moderate level of technical writing skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to make sound decisions quickly
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as required by management for in-service issue resolution and project completion.

Benefits

• 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 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.