Lead - Ground Support Equipment Technician (Denver, CO)

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?

This position will be responsible for leading and directing all GSE technicians in the repair of ground equipment.  They will also maintain proper paperwork from floor technicians, proper flow of equipment in and out of shop floor and assist all technicians in day-to-day operations of shop.

Essential Functions

• To distribute the daily job assignments for all technicians.


• Monitor and track equipment repairs.


• Order and track parts inventory.


• Print and update daily work in progress report.


• Assist other mechanics in more technical troubleshooting.

Other Functions

• Mail daily equipment out of service reports, assist in out station maintenance scheduling

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred


• Valid Driver’s License required


• ASE Certification in a minimum of three categories


• 2 years technical accredited training

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Minimum 6 years prior related job experience


• Ability to interpret printed or computerized maintenance manuals


• Advanced electrical trouble-shooting abilities


• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics


• Some computer skills including excel and access-based programs

Equipment Operated

• Various maintenance tooling


• Welders


• Cutting equipment


• Lifting equipment


• Tire machine


• Drill press


• Grinders, sanders

Work Environment

• Elevated noise levels.


• Work outside in all weather conditions


• Exposed to jet fumes and toxic chemicals


• Varied work schedule may include weekends, holidays, or evenings, as the operation requires.

Physical Effort

Position requires extremely strenuous physical work involving objects in excess of 100 pounds occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds frequently.

Supervision Received

General Supervision:  The incumbent performs a variety of routine work within established policies and procedures and receives detailed instructions on new projects and assignments.

Positions Supervised

• None

Salary: 

• Pay: $29.67/hour


• ASE Premium: Additional $3.00/hour for ASE-certified mechanics


• Lead Premium: $3.00/hour

Please note: This position will close on or before 11/5/26.

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 employees are subject to pre-employment testing for the following drugs and their metabolites: Marijuana, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opioids and Phencyclidine (PCP).  Further, any 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.