First Officer
Frontier Airlines is seeking a qualified and dedicated First Officer to join its team. Committed to "Low Fares Done Right," Frontier Airlines serves over 100 destinations in the continental United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Central America, and Mexico, operating more than 500 daily flights. As America's Greenest Airline, Frontier is 43% more fuel-efficient than other airlines. It is rapidly expanding and offers excellent opportunities for career advancement.
Job Summary:
The First Officer is responsible for ensuring the safe and timely completion of flight operations while providing exceptional customer service. This role requires adherence to all Company policies and Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR). Duties include:
- Ensuring the safe and timely completion of flight operations in accordance with Company policies and FARs.
- Operating the aircraft during assigned duty periods, including weekend, holiday, and night operations, unless relieved by authorized Company personnel.
- Ensuring the airworthy condition of assigned aircraft through pre- and post-flight inspections.
- Familiarizing oneself with existing and forecast weather conditions at departure, arrival, and alternate stations prior to each flight.
- Ensuring proper flight planning and fueling for safe operation.
- Assisting with and ensuring the proper handling of aircraft, passengers, baggage, and cargo at terminal points while maintaining awareness of on-time departures.
- Promptly notifying crew and passengers of turbulence, adverse weather conditions, or any other operational factors affecting the flight.
- Ensuring that the load manifest is reviewed and the passenger count is verified prior to each departure.
Requirements/Qualifications (Minimums):
- 1,500 hours total flight time (2,500 hours preferred).
- 750 hours multi-engine fixed wing.
- 500 hours pilot in command (PIC).
- 500 hours jet/turboprop.
- Current FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate.
- ATP Certificate.
- FCC Restricted Radio Operator’s Permit.
- Valid US Passport (with machine-readable print and the ability to travel in and out of the United States) or a valid foreign passport with authorization to work in the United States.
- Ability to travel in and out of all cities/countries served by Frontier Airlines.
- Ability to relocate.
- Ability and willingness to work weekends, nights, holidays, and overnight trips, including "red eyes."
- Ability and desire to maintain a well-groomed and professional appearance.
- Ability to pass pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
- Experience with sophisticated aircraft equipment, including Electronic Flight Instrument Systems (EFIS) and Flight Management Systems (FMS), preferred.
- Compliance with the company’s COVID policies, which includes a requirement that all new hires are fully vaccinated by their first day of employment, to the degree permitted by law.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read, and write English.
- Ability to problem-solve and react positively to difficult situations.
- Leadership qualities of empathy, accountability, ethics, and dependability.
- Ability to adjust to a varied flying schedule, including day/night flying.
Working Conditions/Equipment:
The First Officer will utilize standard office equipment, including PCs, copiers, fax machines, and printers, as well as iPads, electronic tablets, aircraft, aircraft controls, company manuals, navigation charts, and flashlights.
Physical Effort:
The role requires moderate physical activity, including handling objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently.