A&P Aircraft Mechanic (Orlando, FL)

Overview

Join Frontier Airlines in Orlando, FL as an A&P Aircraft Mechanic maintaining our Airbus A320 fleet to FAA standards and Frontier procedures. Perform inspections, repairs, and line maintenance that help keep aircraft safe, compliant, and departure-ready.

Compensation

Base pay: $32.00 per hour

Additional hourly premiums:

• $6.00/hour: Airframe (A) and Powerplant (P) licenses
• $1.00/hour: Run/Taxi qualified after training
• $1.00/hour: Graveyard shift differential

This is a bargaining-unit position with schedule, shift, and pay determined by seniority. All A&P Mechanics may be required to participate in AOG field trips as outlined in the labor contract.

Why you’ll love this role

• Airbus A320 work with real impact: Help keep Frontier aircraft safe, compliant, and departure-ready.
• Build skills and qualifications: Complete hands-on training and maintain qualifications required to perform aircraft maintenance safely and effectively.
• Work directly on the operation: Your work supports the safe and reliable movement of Frontier aircraft every day.

Responsibilities

The A&P Aircraft Mechanic is a working member of the maintenance organization responsible for completing required aircraft maintenance in accordance with Frontier procedures and federal aviation regulations.

• Perform and assist with approved maintenance work during the scheduled shift.
• Ensure assigned work documents and records are complete and accurate.
• Seek required on-the-job training to achieve and maintain qualification standards.
• Perform engine runs and aircraft taxi when trained, qualified, and authorized.
• Operate ground support equipment (GSE) and passenger vehicles within airport movement areas when properly licensed, endorsed, and airport-qualified.
• Operate passenger vehicles on public roads and at offsite facilities when all applicable licensing, Frontier endorsement, and airport qualification requirements are met.
• Coordinate activities with the lead mechanic or station supervisor.
• Research information and materials required for scheduled aircraft work.
• Maintain clean maintenance areas and follow clean-as-you-go practices.
• Maintain positive tool-control accountability and ensure personal and company-owned tools are removed from aircraft, engines, appliances, and components.
• Immediately report lost or found tools to management.
• Follow applicable rules and regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
• Enter required information into aircraft maintenance tracking systems.
• Comply with procedures required under the MEL/CDL/NEF Program.
• Monitor completion of aircraft records, including logbook pages, work cards, non-routines, engineering documents, and related records.
• Make FMIS entries as required.
• Maintain familiarity with training requirements defined in the GMM 100: Maintenance Training Program and ensure required training is current before performing applicable functions or tasks.
• Follow approved published procedures unless an authorized deviation has been issued.
• For Interior Crew assignments, remove, repair, and reinstall aircraft interiors including seats, galleys, lavatories, sidewalls, ceilings, and flooring.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Qualifications

• FAA certificated mechanic with Airframe and Powerplant ratings.
• Ability to acquire, hold, maintain, and use a valid motor vehicle driver’s license.
• Two (2) years of experience performing maintenance in areas such as maintenance checks, engine changes, landing gear changes, structural repairs, flight control rigging, or component maintenance on A320-series or similar large aircraft, or successful completion of an accredited A&P mechanic training course.
• When directed by management, must obtain taxi and run-up qualification on all aircraft types within six months of assignment in Line Maintenance.

Interior Crew Mechanic: Additional Qualifications

• FAA certificated mechanic with Airframe rating.
• Two (2) years of experience performing maintenance in one or more of the following areas on A320-series or similar large aircraft: maintenance checks, engine changes, landing gear replacement, structural repairs, flight control rigging, or component maintenance, or successful completion of an accredited A&P mechanic training course.
• When directed by management, must obtain taxi and run-up qualification on all aircraft types within six months of assignment in Line Maintenance.
• Must have the ability to complete differences training.
• Must have the ability to plan, organize, and administer workloads.
• Position requires extremely strenuous physical work involving objects in excess of 100 pounds occasionally and in excess of 50 pounds frequently.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must complete differences training as necessary.
• Must obtain Taxi and Run-up qualification within six months of start.
• Must be able to perform strenuous work requiring lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects in excess of 100 pounds occasionally and objects in excess of 50 pounds regularly.
• Demonstrated safety-consciousness.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Demonstrated timeliness and dependability.

Work Sponsorship

Frontier sponsors eligible candidates under the requirements of U.S. TN visas for candidates who are nationals of Canada and Mexico.

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, 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
• Employee support programs and resources, including the HOPE League, Frontier Airlines’ nonprofit organization

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 is an evergreen posting that is continually open for applicants to apply.

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 employees are subject to pre-employment testing for the following drugs and their metabolites: Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opioids, and Phencyclidine (PCP). Further, any 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.

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