Transitioning Military A&P Technician Pathway

Transitioning Military A&P Technician Pathway

Job Category: Maintenance

Requisition Number: APMEC
003999

Posted:
October 28, 2025 | Full‑Time

• Sky Harbor Airport F9
  3400 Sky Harbor Blvd
  Terminal 3
  Phoenix, AZ 85034, USA
• Dallas International Airport F9
  Terminal E Gate 32
  2619 N International Parkway
  DFW Airport, TX 75261, USA

$10,000 pre‑employment sign‑on bonus (terms apply)

Job details:
Full‑time union aircraft maintenance role (schedule / shift and many work rules are determined by seniority). AOG travel / field trips may be required per the labor agreement.

This pathway helps you move into a Frontier Airlines Licensed A&P Mechanic role. We’ll guide you through the FAA A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) process (including 8610‑2 eligibility) and prepare you to maintain Frontier’s Airbus A320‑family fleet in a fast‑paced airline environment, focused on safety, compliance, and quality.

• Verify FAA Form 8610‑2 eligibility with Frontier Recruiting (if you don’t have it yet, we’ll guide you)
• Interview with Frontier Maintenance
• Accept employment in the Frontier system
• Receive a Conditional Job Offer (CJO) + pre‑employment sign‑on bonus (terms apply)
• Attend a fast‑track prep course at a Frontier‑approved location
• Report to your assigned base and start your career as a Licensed Technician / A&P Mechanic

* Terms and conditions apply.

Base rate: $29.39/hr (increases to $29.90/hr after 90 days)

Premiums (as applicable):

• + $1.20/hr Airframe (A) + $1.20/hr Powerplant (P)
• + $1.00/hr Graveyard shift
• + $0.75/hr 3+ years Airbus experience + Gen Fam certified (or after training)
• + $0.75/hr 3+ years Airbus experience + Troubleshooting certified (or after training)

Program bonus:
Eligible candidates accepted into the program may receive a $10,000 pre‑employment sign‑on bonus (terms apply). Bonus requires a 3‑year commitment; if employment ends before the commitment period, the full bonus amount plus interest is due.

Turn your military aircraft maintenance experience into a civilian career as a Licensed A&P Mechanic s pathway supports your FAA A&P journey (including 8610‑2 eligibility guidance), prepares you to work on our Airbus A320‑family fleet, and may include a $10,000 pre‑employment sign‑on bonus (terms apply), all in a safety‑first, union environment built for long‑term stability.

• Perform and verify maintenance to FAA and Frontier standards
• Troubleshoot, repair, and get aircraft back in service
• Maintain precise records, logbook/work card accuracy, and FMIS entries (as applicable)
• Follow MEL/CDL/NEF compliance and approved procedures (no unauthorized deviations)
• Maintain tool control, housekeeping, qualified GSE/run/taxi, and AOG support as needed

• Meet FAA A&P (Airframe & Powerplant) requirements, including FAA Form 8610‑2 eligibility, and complete the TMTP pathway (A&P certificate required for Licensed A&P Mechanic role)
• Maintain a valid U.S. driver’s license and obtain required airport/Frontier driving endorsements
• Obtain taxi and engine run‑up qualification within 6 months of assignment to Line Maintenance (as directed)
• Complete required differences training (as assigned)
• Experience:
  
  2+ years aircraft maintenance on Airbus A320-family or similar large aircraft (checks, engine changes, landing gear, structural repairs, flight control rigging, component maintenance) OR completion of an FAA‑accredited A&P mechanic training program
• Physical:
  Lift 50+ lbs. frequently and 100+ lbs. occasionally

• May require additional qualifications (e.g., Airframe rating and/or differences training) based on assignment.

• Hands‑on aircraft maintenance in line maintenance / hangar environments, aligned with FAA regulations and Frontier procedures
• Physical work: lift 50+ lbs. frequently and 100+ lbs. occasionally
• Strict tool control (report lost/found tools immediately) and “clean as you go” housekeeping standards
• Use maintenance systems and documentation practices to…