Receiving, Inspector (PHX) Aviation

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.   

What Will You Be Doing?

Performs inspection functions according to Frontier's Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP) and FAA Regulations to ensure flight safety and airworthiness of Frontier aircraft.

Essential Functions

• Always follow (never deviate from) approved published procedures unless proper deviation approval is authorized.
• Perform proper Required Inspection Item (RII) inspections and documentation thereof in accordance with Frontier's Continued Airworthiness Maintenance Program (CAMP) and FAA Regulations.
• Perform C-Check, line maintenance/RON, and receiving inspections.
• Perform light and/or intricate cleaning as required or directed by supervisor of the department.
• Monitor maintenance, workmanship and materials to verify compliance with applicable approved published procedures (Frontier Airlines and FAA rules, regulations and standards, etc.).
• Perform on-site quality control monitoring of work performed on company aircraft.
• Audit completed aircraft records (e.g., logbook pages, work cards, non-routines, Engineering documents (EOs, EAs, etc.) and other related documents) generated by C-Check, RON and Line Maintenance.
• Monitor the proper completion of aircraft records (e.g., logbook pages, work cards, non-routines, Engineering documents (EOs, EAs, etc.) and other related documents) during C-Check, RON and line maintenance.
• Actively participate in the improvement of Frontier's CAMP by identifying concerns and providing documented suggestions for resolution.
• Assist Receiving Inspection, conduct periodic inspections and audits of vendors, line stations, and contract overhaul agencies.
• Perform On-The-Job Training (OJT) in various functions such as NDT, RII, borescope, and receiving inspection as required or directed from supervisor of the department.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all assigned work documents and records.
• Maintain currency on all revisions to company manuals.
• Research all pertinent information and material for work scheduled on aircraft.
• Make FMIS entries as required.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations in order to maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
• Maintain cleanliness of maintenance areas at all times.
• Ensure a “clean as you go” job ethic is adhered to.
• Ensure that all maintenance areas meet good “housekeeping” standards.
• Ensure that all tools (both personal and company owned) are removed from the aircraft, aircraft engines, appliances and components.
• Always maintain positive tool control accountability.
• Immediately report lost and/or found tools to management.
• Assist in the daily (after each shift) cleanup of Inspection work areas and other areas as required or directed by Supervisor of the department.
• Follow the company's guidelines provided in Frontier's Employee Handbook, exception being those specific areas governed by a collective bargaining agreement.
• Vol.D  Maintain familiarization with the training requirements necessary as defined in the GMM 100: Maintenance Training Program and ensure training is current prior to performing the functions and tasks of this position.
• Receive tools returned from calibration vendors.
• Ensure proper data concerning calibrated tooling is entered in FMIS.
• Assist in the evaluation of new tooling.
• Ensure lost and/or found tools are addressed in accordance with the current policies and procedures.
• LOI  Evaluate aircraft equipment, tooling, and support equipment for new training topics per GMM 100.01: Maintenance Training General Information.
• Perform other duties as required or directed from supervisor of the department.

Qualifications

• Current Airframe & Powerplant Certificate; must have possessed an A&P Certificate for at least 5 years
• Previous and verifiable (OJT/training records/certificates, etc.)
• Inspection experience to include: RII Authorization, Designated Inspection Authorization, NDT Inspections (to include Eddy Current (ET), Liquid Penetrant (PT), & Ultrasonic (UT) Methods) and Borescope experience
• Minimum 3 years of verifiable (OJT/training records/certificates, etc.) experience performing maintenance checks, engine changes, gear changes, structural repairs, flight control rigging, etc. on large aircraft operated under Part 121 or 135
• Must be Fleet Qualified on Frontier's aircraft

NOTE: The Director, Quality Assurance/Chief Inspector may waive any one or more of these requirements if experience level is comparable and deemed acceptable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to acquire, hold, maintain, and execute Required Inspection Item (RII) authorization
• Must have a current US Passport or shall be able to obtain a US Passport within 3 months of assignment in the Inspection department and be willing to travel to provide quality oversight on Frontier Airlines aircraft
• Vision must meet a minimum requirement of 20/25 corrected or uncorrected
• Ability to acquire, hold, and maintain Borescope Inspection capabilities and execute Borescope inspections as required
• Ability to acquire, hold, maintain, and execute Level 1 Special/Level I NDT certification in Eddy Current (ET), Liquid Penetrant (PT), & Ultrasonic (UT) Methods
• Shall acquire, hold, maintain and execute Level II NDT certification in Eddy Current (ET), Liquid Penetrant (PT), & Ultrasonic (UT) Methods after having held NDT Level I Certification for 3 years
• When directed by management acquire, hold, maintain and execute Level III NDT certification in Eddy Current (ET), Liquid Penetrant (PT), & Ultrasonic (UT) Methods after having held NDT Level II Certification for 5 years
• Ability to complete (and pass) differences training
• Ability to acquire, hold, maintain and execute the use of a valid motor vehicle driver's license
• Must 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 company.

Equipment Operated

• Measuring, NDT and borescope equipment and other equipment provided by the company
• Common office equipment

Work Environment

• Maintenance hangar and line environments
• Must be able to work any shift (days, swings, graveyards)

Physical Effort

Moderate physical activity required by handling objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently.

Positions Supervised

None

Compensation

• Base Rate : $32 per hr.

  Additional Premiums:   

  • $3.00 A License $3.00 P License  
  • $3.00 Inspection

 Please note: this posting has a closing date of 12/17/26, midnight MT. 

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.