About this role
Maintenance Controller (MCC)
Denver, CO | Full-Time | On-site
Shift: Varies based on business needs
Pay: $52.00/hour
Relocation assistance available
Keep the fleet moving. When a maintenance issue affects an aircraft, every minute and every decision matter.
As a Maintenance Controller (MCC) at Frontier Airlines, youll manage real-time aircraft maintenance operations and serve as a primary point of contact for out-of-service aircraft and fleet mechanical status.
Working across Maintenance, Material Services, Technical Support, Engineering, the System Operations Center (SOC) and maintenance vendors, youll coordinate aircraft recovery efforts that support safe, compliant and reliable operations while helping reduce aircraft downtime and schedule impact.
This position reports to the Senior Manager, MCC / Maintenance Planning, Technical Services.
What youll do at Frontier Airlines
- Manage maintenance operations on a shift basis while maintaining positive operational control and situational awareness of out-of-service aircraft.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for aircraft out-of-service events and fleet mechanical status.
- Coordinate aircraft recovery efforts across Maintenance, Material Services, Technical Support, Engineering and the System Operations Center.
- Provide technical guidance to maintenance personnel on technical, operational and procedural matters.
- Authorize MEL/CDL deferrals in accordance with Frontier procedures.
- Develop work scopes for MEL/CDL deferrals, including troubleshooting recommendations and required material requests.
- Authorize maintenance vendors for emergency maintenance and ferry-flight inspections at non-maintenance stations.
- Advise SOC personnel when aircraft routing must support specific maintenance requirements.
- Exercise authority to remove an aircraft from service when maintenance work has not been satisfactorily completed.
- Be directly in charge, under 121.378(b), of maintenance activities performed by contract maintenance personnel to ensure compliance with Frontier General Maintenance Manual policies and procedures.
- Ensure safety remains the paramount consideration in maintenance-related decisions.
- Generate required operational reports and maintain shift documentation and turnover information.
- Proactively manage deferrals that affect customer service.
What you'll need to succeed:
- Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License.
- Working knowledge of airline maintenance practices, Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and Frontier General Maintenance Manual policies and procedures.
- One of the following experience combinations:
- Five (5) years of Line Maintenance experience, or t wo (2) years of C-Check experience and two (2) years of avionics troubleshooting experience.
- Excellent Airbus systems knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to plan, organize and administer workloads to subordinates.
- Demonstrated behaviors aligned with Frontiers core values and expectations.
- Ability to attend and successfully complete required Maintenance Control training.
- Additional experience we value
Preferred qualifications:
- FCC First Class Radio Telephone Certificate.
- Prior maintenance supervisor experience.
- Factory-approved Airbus A319/A320 training.
Why this role matters
Maintenance Control sits at the intersection of technical expertise and airline operations. Your judgment and coordination help determine how maintenance issues are resolved, how aircraft return to service and how Frontier supports safety, compliance and operational reliability.
Support for work, life and travel
Frontier offers benefits, programs and travel privileges designed to support eligible employees at work and beyond. Availability may vary by role, employment status, eligibility, location, schedule, applicable policies and current plan details
Depending on role and eligibility, available benefits and programs may include:
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings options
- Paid holidays, vacation time and sick time
- Travel privileges on Frontier Airlines and participating partner airlines, based on current program rules and availability
- Buddy passes, based on eligibility and program rules
- Travel-related discounts and employee discounts on select products, services and vendors
Working at Frontier Airlines
At Frontier Airlines, our mission is to Make Every Flight Count. Whether you support flights, customers, aircraft or the teams behind the operation, your work helps deliver a safe, reliable and value-focused travel experience. Our work is guided by four core values: customer first, safety always, operational excellence and one team.
About Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines is a Denver-based airline serving destinations across the United States and select international markets. Our teams span flight crews, airport operations, aircraft maintenance, customer support, corporate functions and more.
We focus on making travel accessible, practical and easy to personalize while supporting a safe, reliable and efficient airline operation.
Please note: This posting has a closing date of on or before October 31st, 2026.
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