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Working at Frontier Airlines
At Frontier, our mission is to Make Every Flight Count. That mission guides how we support our customers, our people and the operation every day.
As a Frontier employee, your work connects to more than a single role. Whether you’re supporting flights, helping customers, maintaining aircraft, leading teams or working behind the scenes, you help create a travel experience that is safe, reliable and built around value.
Our work is guided by our core values: customer first, safety always, operational excellence and one team. These values shape how we make decisions, support each other and deliver for the people who count on us.
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
- A hybrid schedule for eligible headquarters roles based in Denver, Colorado
- Business casual dress options for eligible corporate and support roles
- Employee support programs and resources, including the HOPE League, Frontier Airlines’ nonprofit organization
About Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines is a Denver-based airline serving destinations across the United States and select international markets. Our people support every part of the travel journey, from airport operations and flight crews to aircraft maintenance, customer support, corporate teams and more.
We’re focused on delivering meaningful value by making travel more accessible, practical and easy to personalize for our customers. Across the airline, our teams help support a safe, reliable and efficient operation while continuing to strengthen the experience for the people who choose Frontier.
Essential Functions
- Schedule pilot ground school, simulator training/evaluation and operational experience in the A320 aircraft.
- Schedule, track, and document new and upgrade pilots to meet flight qualifications and FAA regulations.
- Assist Supervisor, FOTP in scheduling and tracking Operating Experience (OE) for New Hire and Upgrade Pilots.
- Ensure all SIM sessions are booked accurately and coordinate with Airbus to block SIM time in accordance with monthly scheduling needs.
- Monitor sick calls for upcoming Recurrent Training, Initial Training, Instructor/Check Airmen Training, reschedule those needed and fill slots that become open.
- Input and maintain crew qualification records as well as file ongoing training records; draft monthly training reports.
- Coordinate monthly Pilot bids and assist in processing Monthly Open Time for Instructors.
- Process Daily Open Time for Instructors.
- Handle and or field incoming phone calls for scheduling and department management.
- Work directly with Crew Scheduling, Ground Training, LOA and other departments to ensure all Pilots are fully qualified and able to operate scheduled activity.
- Be the administrator for Flight Operations Website- includes posting pertinent operations information, memos, and compliance with ALPA required documentation.
- Correspond with FAA, ALPA and other organizations as required.
- Maintain department library including time sensitive revisions and required working forms.
- Utilize multiple and varied software systems to complete assigned tasks.
Other Functions
- Support the Director of Flight Operations Training and Flight Operations Training Scheduling Manager in other duties as required.
Qualifications
- High School diploma required
- Bachelors’ Degree or equivalent work experience
- Preferred Operational experience in the Sabre CrewQual, CrewTrac and MINT Program
- Preferred prior airline training or Crew Scheduling experience
- Minimum 2 years of office administration experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations.
- Basic understanding of flight crew qualifications and Pilot CBA.
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills with the ability to multi-task and succeed under pressure.
- Excellent use of MS Office Suite with emphasis on Excel
- Ability to communicate clearly as well as draft correspondence in a clear and concise manner
- Ability to establish a good rapport with internal clients and vendors
- Excellent telephone, administrative and record keeping skills
- Ability to act professionally with a diverse work group
Equipment Operated
Standard office equipment, including PC, copier, fax machine, printer
Work Environment
Typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled
Shift work, weekends required, occasional extra hours as needed.
Physical Effort
Light physical effort required by handling objects up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.
Supervision Received
General Supervision: The incumbent performs a variety of routine work within established policies and procedures and receives detailed instructions on new projects and assignments.
Positions Supervised
None
Salary Range: $46,715 - $62,006 annually
Please note: this posting will expire on or before 11/30/2026.
Workplace Policies
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature and level of work required of the referenced position; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Please be advised that duties and expectations of this position may be subject to change.
Frontier Airlines, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Frontier Airlines is a Zero Tolerance Drug-Free Workplace. All prospective DOT safety-sensitive employees are subject to pre-employment testing for the following drugs and their metabolites: Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opioids and Phencyclidine (PCP). Further, any DOT safety-sensitive job applicant who is found to have tested positive on any required drug or alcohol test at a former employer will be considered ineligible for employment with Frontier.
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Working at Frontier Airlines
At Frontier, our mission is to Make Every Flight Count. That mission guides how we support our customers, our people and the operation every day.
As a Frontier employee, your work connects to more than a single role. Whether you’re supporting flights, helping customers, maintaining aircraft, leading teams or working behind the scenes, you help create a travel experience that is safe, reliable and built around value.
Our work is guided by our core values: customer first, safety always, operational excellence and one team. These values shape how we make decisions, support each other and deliver for the people who count on us.
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
- A hybrid schedule for eligible headquarters roles based in Denver, Colorado
- Business casual dress options for eligible corporate and support roles
- Employee support programs and resources, including the HOPE League, Frontier Airlines’ nonprofit organization
About Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines is a Denver-based airline serving destinations across the United States and select international markets. Our people support every part of the travel journey, from airport operations and flight crews to aircraft maintenance, customer support, corporate teams and more.
We’re focused on delivering meaningful value by making travel more accessible, practical and easy to personalize for our customers. Across the airline, our teams help support a safe, reliable and efficient operation while continuing to strengthen the experience for the people who choose Frontier.
Essential Functions
- Schedule pilot ground school, simulator training/evaluation and operational experience in the A320 aircraft.
- Schedule, track, and document new and upgrade pilots to meet flight qualifications and FAA regulations.
- Assist Supervisor, FOTP in scheduling and tracking Operating Experience (OE) for New Hire and Upgrade Pilots.
- Ensure all SIM sessions are booked accurately and coordinate with Airbus to block SIM time in accordance with monthly scheduling needs.
- Monitor sick calls for upcoming Recurrent Training, Initial Training, Instructor/Check Airmen Training, reschedule those needed and fill slots that become open.
- Input and maintain crew qualification records as well as file ongoing training records; draft monthly training reports.
- Coordinate monthly Pilot bids and assist in processing Monthly Open Time for Instructors.
- Process Daily Open Time for Instructors.
- Handle and or field incoming phone calls for scheduling and department management.
- Work directly with Crew Scheduling, Ground Training, LOA and other departments to ensure all Pilots are fully qualified and able to operate scheduled activity.
- Be the administrator for Flight Operations Website- includes posting pertinent operations information, memos, and compliance with ALPA required documentation.
- Correspond with FAA, ALPA and other organizations as required.
- Maintain department library including time sensitive revisions and required working forms.
- Utilize multiple and varied software systems to complete assigned tasks.
Other Functions
- Support the Director of Flight Operations Training and Flight Operations Training Scheduling Manager in other duties as required.
Qualifications
- High School diploma required
- Bachelors’ Degree or equivalent work experience
- Preferred Operational experience in the Sabre CrewQual, CrewTrac and MINT Program
- Preferred prior airline training or Crew Scheduling experience
- Minimum 2 years of office administration experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations.
- Basic understanding of flight crew qualifications and Pilot CBA.
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills with the ability to multi-task and succeed under pressure.
- Excellent use of MS Office Suite with emphasis on Excel
- Ability to communicate clearly as well as draft correspondence in a clear and concise manner
- Ability to establish a good rapport with internal clients and vendors
- Excellent telephone, administrative and record keeping skills
- Ability to act professionally with a diverse work group
Equipment Operated
Standard office equipment, including PC, copier, fax machine, printer
Work Environment
Typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled
Shift work, weekends required, occasional extra hours as needed.
Physical Effort
Light physical effort required by handling objects up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.
Supervision Received
General Supervision: The incumbent performs a variety of routine work within established policies and procedures and receives detailed instructions on new projects and assignments.
Positions Supervised
None
Salary Range: $46,715 - $62,006 annually
Please note: this posting will expire on or before 11/30/2026.
Workplace Policies
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature and level of work required of the referenced position; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of individuals in this position. Please be advised that duties and expectations of this position may be subject to change.
Frontier Airlines, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Frontier Airlines is a Zero Tolerance Drug-Free Workplace. All prospective DOT safety-sensitive employees are subject to pre-employment testing for the following drugs and their metabolites: Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opioids and Phencyclidine (PCP). Further, any DOT safety-sensitive job applicant who is found to have tested positive on any required drug or alcohol test at a former employer will be considered ineligible for employment with Frontier.
Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Airlines
- Education
- Electronics & Hardware
- Consulting & Professional Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in flight operations engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, aviation science, or a related technical field
- Proficiency with flight performance software such as FCOM systems or aircraft performance tools
- Working knowledge of FAA regulations, ICAO standards, and airline operations specifications
- Experience analyzing flight data recorder or quick access recorder outputs
- Familiarity with weight and balance calculations, fuel planning, and takeoff performance analysis
- Strong written communication skills for producing operational bulletins and engineering reports
Tips for Your Flight Operations Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to each sector
Airlines, defense contractors, and aerospace OEMs each weight different skills. Highlight FAA regulatory experience for commercial roles, MIL-SPEC familiarity for defense positions, and systems integration work for manufacturers. A single generic resume loses you to applicant tracking filters immediately.
List every relevant certification clearly
Certifications like an FAA Airline Transport Pilot certificate, flight dispatcher license, or IATA safety credentials are frequently required or preferred. Put them in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so recruiters and automated screening tools see them without searching.
Target openings by operational phase
Job titles vary widely: flight operations engineer, performance engineer, flight efficiency analyst, and airworthiness engineer often describe overlapping work. Search multiple title variants and read descriptions carefully to spot the operational phase, pre-flight planning, in-flight monitoring, or post-flight analysis, that matches your background.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists flight operations engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for scenario-based technical interviews
Expect questions built around real events: rejected takeoff calculations, fuel load discrepancies, or ACARS data anomalies. Walk interviewers through your diagnostic process step by step. Vague answers about general aviation knowledge rarely advance candidates past a technical panel.
Negotiate using total compensation context
Flight operations engineer offers often include per-diem allowances, travel benefits, and shift differentials that vary significantly by employer type. Understand what each component is worth to you before accepting, and ask HR to break out each element in writing before you sign.
Flight Operations Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most flight operations engineers?
Amazon, Delta Air Lines, and Boeing are hiring the most flight operations engineers right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Colorado, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Roles at major carriers and defense primes tend to stay open longest due to ongoing fleet expansion and certification workloads.
How many flight operations engineer jobs are remote?
About 30% of flight operations engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote arrangements most common in flight data analysis, performance modeling, and documentation roles. Positions tied to active flight operations, simulator testing, or on-site airworthiness reviews are almost always required to be on location.
How do you become a flight operations engineer?
Start with a degree in aerospace engineering, aviation systems, or a closely related field. Build hands-on experience through internships with airlines, MRO providers, or defense contractors, focusing on performance analysis or airworthiness. Pursue relevant FAA certifications or dispatcher credentials to strengthen your candidacy, and develop fluency with the data analysis and performance tools used in commercial or defense flight operations.
Can you get a flight operations engineer job with little experience?
Entry-level roles do exist, particularly at regional carriers, government agencies, and aerospace contractors that run structured graduate programs. Employers hiring junior candidates look for strong academic performance in relevant engineering coursework, any exposure to aviation operations through internships or cadet programs, and demonstrated ability to work with technical data. A flight dispatcher certificate or private pilot certificate can substitute for some professional experience in early-career applications.
What does the flight operations engineer interview process look like?
Most employers run a two-to-three stage process. An initial screening call covers your background and motivation. A technical interview or written assessment follows, typically involving performance calculations, regulatory scenario questions, or data interpretation exercises. Final rounds often include a panel with operations and engineering leaders who assess how you communicate complex findings and handle time-critical decisions under realistic conditions.
Where can I find and apply to flight operations engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to flight operations engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and career goals.
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