Senior Manager - CASS & SMS

Why Work for Frontier Airlines?At Frontier, we believe the skies should be for everyone. We deliver on this promise through our commitment to Low Fares Done Right. This is more than our tagline - it’s our driving philosophy. Every member of Team Frontier has an important role to play in bringing this vision to life. Our successful business model allows travelers to take advantage of our fast-growing route network while our bundled and unbundled pricing options allow our customers to personalize their travel experience and only pay for the services they need – saving them money along the way.What We Stand ForLow Fares Done Right is our mission, and we strive to bring it to life every day. Our ‘Done Right’ promise means delivering not only affordable prices but making travel friendly and easy for our customers. To do this, we put a great deal of care into every decision and action we take. We must be efficient with the use of our resources and make smart decisions about how we run our business. We must also innovate and be pioneers - we’re not afraid to try new things. While our business requires us to fly high in the air, we also consider ourselves down-to-earth in our approach, creating a warm and friendly experience that truly demonstrates Rocky Mountain Hospitality.Work PerksAt Frontier, we like to think we’re creating something very special for our team members. Work is why we’re here, but the perks are nice too:Flight benefits for you and your family to fly on Frontier AirlinesBuddy passes for your friends so they can experience what makes us so greatDiscounts throughout the travel industry on hotels, car rentals, cruises, and vacation packagesDiscounts on cell phone plans, movie tickets, restaurants, luggage, and over 2,000 other vendorsEnjoy a ‘Dress for your Day’ business casual environmentFlexible work schedules that support work/life balanceTotal Rewards program including a competitive base salary, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, paid holidays, 401(k) plan, vacation/sick time, and medical/dental/vision insurance that begins the 1st of the month following your hire date.We play our part to make a difference. The HOPE League, Frontier Airlines’ non-profit organization, is dedicated to providing employees financial assistance during catastrophic hardshipWho We AreFrontier Airlines is a leading ultra-low cost carrier headquartered in Denver, Colorado. With a mission to deliver Low Fares Done Right, the company provides affordable, convenient and accessible air travel throughout the U.S., Caribbean, Mexico and Latin America. Frontier’s highly fuel-efficient, all-Airbus fleet is among the youngest and most modern of any carrier within the U.S. That, combined with the airline’s many weight-saving initiatives and focus on operational efficiencies, makes Frontier America’s Greenest Airline.* Each Frontier Airlines plane tail features a special animal with a unique name and backstory. Many of the featured species are endangered or threatened, part of the airline’s commitment to underscore and raise awareness for their plight. Frontier serves approximately 100 destinations throughout North America and operates 500-plus daily flights, on average. The airline employs more than 7,000 team members and has crew bases in more than a dozen U.S. cities. Frontier Airlines., Inc., is a subsidiary of Frontier Group Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ULCC). Frontier is the most fuel-efficient of all major U.S. carriers when measured by ASMs per fuel gallon consumed.What Will You Be Doing?The Sr. Manager of CASS and SMS has overall responsibility for Continuing Analysis and Surveillance System (CASS) and Tech Ops Safety Management System (SMS) programs. This position serves to: Advance the maturity of the SMS within Tech Ops through planning, direction, training, and oversight Increase management’s decision-making effectiveness related to improving human performance by ensuring CASS’s tracking of Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP) elements provides the appropriate data, context, performance metrics, trends, goals, and corrective actions, in a clear and concise formatEssential FunctionsManage development and implementation of SMS in accordance with 14 CFR Part 5 and when appropriate, the guidance contained in Advisory Circular (AC) 120-92 as revisedStrategic and tactical planning for the development and implementation of the Tech Ops safety risk profile, to enhance management’s perspective of the operational landscape and aid in effective decision-makingEnsure regular convening of the Tech Ops Safety Action Group and Data Analysis Group, as required by the GMMMaintain Technical Operational leadership’s awareness of hazards and risk within the operationAdminister SMS documentation standards that promote up-to-date, single source, system-centric recordsStrengthen team members’ SMS process facilitation proficiency through training and supervisionIncrease and maintain Tech Ops personnel’s System Assessment and Safety Risk Management proficiency levelsEnsure the accomplishment and quality of System Assessments and Safety Risk Assessments through training, process facilitation, documentation reviews/feedback, and Risk Control verifications of effectivenessManage the incorporation of Tech Ops Safety Assurance inputs into SMS (such as: VDRP’s, regulatory findings, negative performance trends…etc.)Other FunctionsEnhance the safety culture through SMS training and safety communication and promotionInterfaces with Safety department by representing Technical OperationsEnsure CASS complies with 14 CFR 121.373, and when appropriate, the guidance contained in Advisor Circular AC 120-79 as revisedCollaborate with affected departments to establish the necessary context, data collection, metric(s), and goal(s) that will provide the CASS board with the information and awareness required to drive effective changeDevelop reliable, accurate and efficient methods for data collection and reporting, harnessing automation when feasibleManage the tracking and regular status updates of corrective actions for performance issues/trendsHost monthly CASS Board meetings in which the presentation:Tracks and trends unacceptable performance in the execution of the maintenance program in accordance with Frontier’s manualsProvides a collaborative forum for corrective action developmentReports on corrective action progress and effectivenessMaintain a file system to store and archive data collected and used in CASSManage daily staffing to ensure department deliverables are completed on timeProvide direction, training, and supervision to the CASS staffMaintain positive and proactive relations with Employees, Leaders, and Executive Leaders.Ensure that Tech Ops personnel, including this position, are properly trained and qualified to perform their assigned SMS and CASS functionsVDRP In departments without Supervisors, ensure that personnel within the department including themselves, are properly trained, qualified, and that they are current to perform assigned tasks. VDRPVDRP Maintain familiarization with the training requirements necessary as defined in the GMM 100.03 and ensure training is current prior to performing the functions and tasks of this position. VDRPAuthorized to develop, implement, and administer both CASS and Maintenance specific SMS processes, procedures, tools, and training (when coordinated with MX Training).Authorized to convene and facilitate:Assessment MeetingsSafety Action Group MeetingsData Analysis Group MeetingsEmergency Safety Action Group / Data Analysis Group MeetingsCASS Board MeetingsCASS Action Item MeetingsQualificationsRequired five (5+) years of SMS experienceRequired – FAA Safety Management ExperiencePreferred five (5+) years aircraft maintenance and or engineering experiencePreferred five (5+) years of project management experiencePreferred – College degree in Aviation Management or Aviation SafetyKnowledge, Skills And AbilitiesRequired – Understanding of AC 120-79Required – Understanding of Operations Specifications D074 and D072Preferred – Six Sigma Greenbelt or aboveRequired - Demonstrate behavior that portrays the Company core values of Safety, Respect, Trust, Collaboration, Value, and Passion while communicating with personnel and acting on behalf of the CompanyEquipment OperatedStandard office equipment, including PC, copier, fax machine, printerWork EnvironmentTypical office environment, adequately heated and cooledPhysical EffortGenerally, not required.Supervision ReceivedConsultant to Management: The incumbent exercises wide latitude in determining objectives and approaches to critical assignments.Salary Range: $100,104 - $132,870. Please note: this posting will expire on or before 8.31.2026.Positions SupervisedSr Analyst, Reliability & CASSAnalyst, CASSWorkplace PoliciesDisclaimer: 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.