Sr Manager

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 1st 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? The Sr. Manager, Fleet Planning & Strategy is tasked with owning recurring and ad-hoc analyses for Frontier’s current fleet. The Sr. Manager is a leader within the FP&A group and will be a liaison working with the maintenance team to combine financial and operational planning to optimize economic outcomes. As a new role, the Sr. Manager will work with all relevant internal stakeholders to define opportunities for the Fleet Planning & Strategy team and develop the group as the airline continues to grow and evolve. This role is considered a subject matter expert on Frontier’s fleet, maintenance agreements, lessor agreements, and company strategy and will be a key player in building and executing the company’s current fleet plan while also spearheading alternative plans as the business environment changes. In this role, you will lead a high-performing, nimble and innovative team. You collaborate closely with senior leaders across the organization. You drive the business’ financial strategy - coordinating across teams and embedding robust financial planning. You will lead strategic initiatives that continuously improve our financial and operational performance. The role reports to the Director, Financial Planning and Analysis. Essential Functions Strategic planning and innovation Identify and evaluate strategic fleet opportunities, providing recommendations to executive leadership including subleases, subfleet, lease extensions, informed maintenance workscope decisions (including timing, agreement, and lease return decisions) and other ad-hoc initiatives. This includes identifying opportunities for growth, cost reduction, consistency, and innovation in addition to risk identification and mitigation planning. Portfolio ownership and program management Oversee the maintenance of three-statement models of current fleet including airframe and engines to inform short and long-term forecasting and fleet strategy. Become the point person for short and long-term shop heavy maintenance shop visit expectations and corresponding cash flows. Manage company-wide bi-weekly fleet brief and register. Stakeholder alignment Leads and executes cross functionally – including FP&A, Fleet, Sourcing, Network/Schedule Planning, Maintenance, Accounting, and Engineering, and other relevant stakeholders – facilitates consistent communication and alignment of goals across the organization. Team leadership Fulfill current gaps in fleet management while also working to identify and execute on future opportunities for the organization: ensure appropriate alignment of fleet responsibilities amongst cross-functional teams, ensure resources are appropriate for upcoming business needs, etc. Manage and mentor direct reports and others on the FP&A team, providing guidance and support to help them reach their full potential at Frontier. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree required. Prefer degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or other quantitative fields 6+ years of experience working in finance, consulting, operations management, or other related fields and functions. 4+ years of direct people leadership experience Experience with data analytics (e.g. SQL, Python) and/or data visualization tools (e.g. PowerBI, Tableau) is beneficial Prior airline industry experience is beneficial Knowledge, Skills and Abilities The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic, high-growth environment, and is comfortable with delivering results in complex and ambiguous situations. Business acumen: A passion for and drive to learn more about the airline industry. An analytical mindset with strong data analysis and financial modelling skills. Experience with leading initiatives from end to end – identifying opportunities, building alignment across teams, driving action and delivering results. Communications: Clear and effective communication skills, and helps their teams distill complex data, ideas and analysis into simple messages. Comfort coordinating, collaborating with and presenting to all levels of management, including senior C-suite executives. Leadership: A passion for people development and strong people management skills Ability to prioritize multiple workstreams, balance resources against business needs, and manage complex projects with numerous stakeholders. Equipment Operated Standard office equipment, including PC, copier, fax machine, printer Work Environment Typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled Physical Effort Generally, not required. Supervision Received General Direction: The incumbent normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and receives general instructions on new assignments. Salary Range: $123,462 - $163,873 Please note: this posting has a closing date of on or before midnight 12/30/25 MT.  STI target 10% annually Positions Supervised Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis Sr. Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis