Materials Specialist Lead

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 For

Low 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 Perks  

At 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 Airlines.
• Buddy passes for your friends so they can experience what makes us so great.
• Discounts throughout the travel industry on hotels, car rentals, cruises and vacation packages.
• Discounts on cell phone plans, movie tickets, restaurants, luggage and over 2,000 other vendors.
• Enjoy a ‘Dress for your Day’ business casual environment.
• Flexible work schedules that support work/life balance.
• Total 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 1^st 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 hardship.

Who We Are   

Frontier 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?

As a working member of the group, the Lead Material Specialist is expected to manage all material movements out of Denver and assist other stations with questions/problems relating to materials movements and issuing.

Essential Functions

• Controls all movement of materials with complete ownership of Material Services Control Desk
• Manages Material Control Board, ensures all parts movements are up to date, and upcoming items/events are planned and material staged to ensure no items are missed.
• Monitors email and is available for entire shift to answer calls from AOG, Outstations and Management
• Assigns parts to be pulled for Picklists, Transfer Orders and Transfer Picks and assures correct batches are pulled and all TRAX transactions are completed properly.
• Assigns Material Specialist to part runs and keeps updated information available to all on whiteboard.
• Requests couriers and assists in Engine movement paperwork and is cognizant of Charters and passes on information if occurring on next shift.
• Communicates to oncoming shift and Management with both verbal and written turnovers.
• Ensures that Tool Control is maintain by Tool Sign Out Sheet is completed and all tools not turned in are accounted for.
• Maintains the warehouse in a clean and orderly fashion at all times.

Authority

• Holds authority over Materials Control desk and movement of all materials.

 Other Functions

• All other duties as reasonably requested by the Sr Manager, Materials Management

 Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License for SIDA Badge driving privileges at Denver International Airport
• Must be detail driven and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously without direction
• Organized and proficient in documenting and coordinating warehouse activities
• Demonstrated ability to forecast demands of department to ensure people and assets are moving when needed to meet flight schedule
• Prior warehouse experience required
• Prior parts experience in the airline industry preferred
• High School Degree or GED

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• In-depth knowledge of the warehousing methods, procedures and techniques
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Specialized knowledge of handling and shipping hazardous materials and electrically sensitive devices
• Knowledge of forklift, pallet jack, small truck and hand truck operation

 Equipment Operated

General warehouse equipment:  forklift, pallet jack, small truck and hand truck operation

Desktop/PC workstations

Work Environment

Hanger and aircraft warehouse environment; temperatures may vary

24-hour operation may require shift or weekend work

Physical Effort

Position requires strenuous physical work.  Heavy lifting, pushing or pulling of objects up to 100 pounds occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds frequently.

Hourly Rate: Starts at $19.48 per hour, then increases to $20.00 after 90 days, after 1 year of service $20.47

• Shift Differential
• LEAD premium-$1.35
• Shift - Graveyard Shift (2100 - 0459) $.50 per hour          

Please note: this posting has a closing date of  5/5/2025, midnight MT

Workplace Policies

At Frontier Airlines, we wholeheartedly support and have a strong commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action. Frontier is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender variance, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, martial status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military, veteran status, and any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Diversity is an essential part of our success. Our company flourishes because of the unique backgrounds, skills and ideas that our team members contribute every day. We salute and actively recruit veterans. Military experience is valuable and transferable to many of the positions essential to the operations of our airline.

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.

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.

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