First Officer - Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines is seeking a dedicated and skilled First Officer to join its growing team. Committed to providing "Low Fares Done Right," Frontier Airlines serves over 100 destinations across the continental United States, Canada, the Caribbean, Central America, and Mexico with over 500 daily flights. As America's Greenest Airline, with exceptional fuel efficiency, Frontier Airlines offers a dynamic environment for aviation professionals seeking advancement in a rapidly expanding company.
Job Summary:
The First Officer is responsible for ensuring the safe and timely execution of flight operations while delivering exceptional customer service, adhering to all Company policies and Federal Aviation Regulations.
Responsibilities:
- Ensures the safe and timely completion of flight operations in compliance with all Company policies and Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR).
- Operates the aircraft during assigned duty periods, including weekends, holidays, and night operations, unless relieved by authorized Company personnel.
- Conducts thorough pre- and post-flight inspections to ensure the airworthy condition of the assigned aircraft.
- Acquires familiarity with existing and forecasted weather conditions at departure, arrival, and alternate stations prior to each flight.
- Ensures proper flight planning and fueling to ensure safe operation.
- Assists with and ensures the appropriate handling of aircraft, passengers, baggage, and cargo at terminal points, maintaining awareness of on-time departures.
- Promptly informs crew and passengers of turbulence, adverse weather conditions, or any other operational factors affecting the flight.
- Verifies the load manifest and passenger count 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 (machine readable) with 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 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:
- Possesses excellent communication skills, including the ability to speak, read, and write English.
- Demonstrates the ability to problem-solve and react positively to difficult situations.
- Exhibits leadership qualities of empathy, accountability, ethics, and dependability.
- Adapts to fluctuating flying schedules, including day/night flying.
Working Conditions/Equipment:
The First Officer will utilize standard office equipment, including PCs, copiers, fax machines, and printers, in addition to iPads, electronic tablets, aircraft, aircraft controls, company manuals, navigation charts, and flashlights.
Physical Effort:
The position requires moderate physical activity, occasionally handling objects up to 50 pounds and/or frequently handling objects up to 20 pounds.