Join Frontier Airlines,Inc in Thornton,CO,USA as a
Posted on October 24, 2025
Local Job Overview: Thornton, CO, USA
Fast Facts
- Hiring Organization: Frontier Airlines, Inc
- Position: Specialist - Airworthiness Directivecompliance (Based in Thornton, CO, USA)
- Posted: Recently.
- Location: Thornton, CO, USA, CO
- This Thornton, CO, USA-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our Frontier Airlines, Inc team in Thornton, CO, USA, CO is growing.
- Benefit from working in Thornton, CO, USA, a key hub for the a dynamic industry.
Salary and Benefits
- Salary: $58.4k-$77.5k/Year (approx. $1.3k/Week)
- Benefits: This role offers a competitive benefits package.
- Impactful work with supportive local leadership.
What You'll Do
- Apply your your professional skills skills at our Thornton, CO, USA location.
Frontier Airlines is a leading ultra-low-cost carrier headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The company is committed to making air travel affordable and accessible for everyone through its mission of Low Fares Done Right. Frontier Airlines prides itself on delivering not only budget-friendly prices but also a friendly and easy travel experience for its customers. This is achieved by focusing on operational efficiency, innovation, and providing personalized travel options with bundled and unbundled pricing, allowing travelers to pay only for the services they require. With a modern, fuel-efficient all-Airbus fleet, Frontier operates over 500 daily flights across nearly 100 destinations in the U.S., Caribbean, Mexico, and Latin America. The airline’s commitment to sustainability is recognized as America’s Greenest Airline, and its unique branding featuring endangered animal species emphasizes its environmental stewardship. The company values a down-to-earth approach while embodying the spirit of Rocky Mountain hospitality throughout its team and customer interactions.
The role of Airworthiness Directive Compliance Specialist at Frontier Airlines is a critical position within the maintenance and regulatory compliance team. Reporting to the Manager of Regulatory Compliance, the specialist is responsible for managing and overseeing Frontier's Airworthiness Directive (AD) compliance program. This involves the review, scheduling, and monitoring of all FAA Airworthiness Directives and Notices of Proposed Rule Making (NPRMs) applicable to the airline's fleet, ensuring they are addressed accurately and on time. The incumbent acts as a key liaison between the maintenance, engineering, and regulatory departments to maintain detailed and up-to-date records, approve engineering actions, and ensure adherence to FAA regulations. This role requires thorough knowledge of FAA documentation, federal regulations, and aircraft maintenance planning to effectively support the company’s safety and compliance objectives. It offers an excellent opportunity for professionals with a background in airline maintenance or regulatory affairs to contribute to the safety and legal conformity of a dynamic and environmentally conscious airline. The position comes with a competitive salary range of $58,394 to $77,508, and it supports a business casual work environment alongside a variety of employee benefits designed to promote work-life balance and engagement.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum of 5 years in airline maintenance, engineering or aircraft records
- At least 3 years of aircraft maintenance planning experience
- Minimum 1 year experience with airworthiness directives
- Proficiency in researching and interpreting federal regulations and FAA documentation
- Knowledge of Advisory Circulars, FAA Orders, and related FAA materials
- Ability to manage compliance tracking systems
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- FAA A&P certification preferred
- Experience interacting with the FAA preferred