Manager, Aircraft Acquisition and Inductions; Remote
Denver, Denver County, Colorado, 80285, USA
Listed on 2026-02-06
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Overview
Manager, Aircraft Acquisition and Inductions (Remote) – Job Category:
Maintenance
– Requisition Number: MANAG
005328
Posted January 27, 2026 • Job Type Full-Time
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Location:
Anywhere, USA (Remote eligible) with optional onsite at 4545 Airport Way, Denver, CO 80239, USA
Frontier believes the skies should be for everyone. We deliver on this promise through our commitment to Low Fares Done Right. Our approach combines a growing route network with personalized pricing options to help travelers save money while enjoying a friendly, efficient experience.
What We Stand ForLow Fares Done Right is our mission. We aim to deliver affordable prices and a travel experience that is friendly and easy for customers. We value safety, responsibility, collaboration, and innovation, while maintaining a grounded, down‑to‑earth approach that reflects Rocky Mountain Hospitality.
What Will You Be Doing?The Manager of New Aircraft Induction is responsible for coordinating and planning fleet management projects, including new aircraft deliveries, aircraft standardization studies, and other maintenance‑driven initiatives. You will oversee the quality and compliance of the aircraft acquisition and induction program with FAA‑approved processes.
Essential Functions- Acquire and induct aircraft meeting FAA, Frontier Airlines, and customer criteria.
- Monitor induction/re‑delivery procedures to ensure safety and airworthiness.
- Manage the induction/re‑delivery process to successful and on‑time completion.
- Reserve and maintain registration and de‑registration procedures, including import/export tasks.
- Conduct and coordinate the initial technical assessment of candidate aircraft.
- Review, distribute, and compile Frontier selections and declinations for MSCNs (or OEM equivalents) on new production aircraft.
- Coordinate and participate in physical inspections of candidate aircraft.
- Coordinate and conduct technical evaluations to define configuration and condition of previously operated aircraft.
- Consolidate and distribute required documents to departmental heads and aircraft records for review.
- Consolidate departmental evaluations and forward technical recommendations to upper management regarding acquisition of candidate aircraft.
- Conduct and coordinate all pre‑service meetings.
- Maintain currency of the Aircraft Acquisition and Induction Manual and forms.
- Conduct evaluations for fleet standardization to increase reliability and cost effectiveness.
- Coordinate and facilitate special projects in support of the Maintenance organization.
- In departments without supervisors, ensure team training, qualification, and current competency for new aircraft induction tasks.
- BS in aviation field of study or FAA certificated mechanic with Airframe and Powerplant ratings.
- Preferred:
Five years of aviation experience in maintenance or engineering. - Three years of supervisory experience.
- Preferred:
College Degree.
Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrate the company core values:
Safety, Respect, Trust, Collaboration, Value, and Passion in communication and actions on behalf of the company. - Ability to work under time constraints, operational pressure, and deadlines.
- Detail oriented and independently accurate in executing duties.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills, including thorough record keeping.
- Develop and support short- and long-term task completion schedules.
- Excellent communication and critical thinking skills.
- Can be based at our headquarters in Denver, CO or remote anywhere in the United States with periodic travel to Denver from a Frontier‑serviced city.
- Remote work policy applies when working from home with access to high‑speed internet.
- Headquarters-based employees work in a typical office environment.
- Generally, not required.
- None
$90,094 – $119,583
Note:
This posting has a closing date of February 26, 2026, midnight MT.
Disclaimer:
The statements describe the general nature and level of work required and are not exhaustive. Duties and expectations may change.
Frontier Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a Zero Tolerance Drug‑Free Workplace. This includes pre‑employment drug testing and compliance with all applicable laws.
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