First Officer - Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines is seeking a qualified First Officer to join its team of dedicated aviation professionals. Committed to providing "Low Fares Done Right" to over 100 destinations across the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Central America, and Mexico, Frontier operates more than 500 daily flights. As America's Greenest Airline, Frontier is 43% more fuel-efficient than other airlines and is rapidly expanding. This is an opportunity to contribute to a greener future and experience accelerated career growth.
The First Officer delivers exceptional customer service while ensuring the safe and timely completion of flight operations, adhering to all Company policies and Federal Aviation Regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Ensures the safe and timely completion of flight operations in accordance with all Company policies and Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR).
- Operates the aircraft during the designated period of duty, including weekend, holiday, and night operations, unless relieved by Company authority.
- Ensures the airworthy condition of the assigned aircraft through appropriate pre- and post-flight inspections.
- Reviews existing and forecast departure, arrival, and alternate station weather conditions prior to each flight.
- Ensures proper flight planning and fueling for safe flight operations.
- Assists with and ensures proper handling of aircraft, passengers, baggage, and cargo at terminal points, maintaining awareness of on-time departures.
- Promptly notifies crew and passengers of turbulence, adverse weather conditions, or any other operational factors affecting the flight.
- Ensures the load manifest for a flight 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 valid foreign passport with authorization to work in the United States.
- Ability to travel in and out of all the 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.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities, including empathy, accountability, ethics, and dependability.
- Ability to adjust to a dynamic flying schedule, including day/night flying.
Working Conditions & Equipment:
The First Officer will utilize standard office equipment, including a PC, copier, fax machine, and printer, as well as an iPad, electronic tablet, aircraft, aircraft controls, company manuals, navigation charts, and flashlight.
Physical Effort:
The role requires moderate physical activity, including handling objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently.