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 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?

As the Operations Research Senior Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in transforming the data and analytics environment at Frontier Airlines. This role will serve as a highly analytical and versatile contributor within the Operations Analytics team, supporting enterprise operational decision making through data engineering, advanced analytics, operational research, reporting automation, and strategic analysis. The ideal candidate will function as a “Swiss Army knife” across operations analytics, partnering with operational departments to identify performance opportunities, develop scalable data solutions, generate actionable insights, and present findings to leadership up to and including executive leadership.

Essential Functions

• Analyze large operational datasets to identify trends, performance gaps, operational risks, and improvement opportunities
• Apply operations research, statistical, forecasting, simulation, and analytical techniques to solve complex airline operational problems
• Design, develop, test, and refine predictive, optimization, simulation, and statistical models using operations research and data science methodologies
• Support operational initiatives including block time development, turn time analysis, schedule reliability, delay analysis, and operational efficiency studies
• Develop, maintain, and enhance operational datasets, data pipelines, and reporting solutions supporting the airline’s operational single source of truth
• Develop and automate dashboards, scorecards, and reporting tools using Power BI and related technologies
• Translate complex technical and analytical findings into clear, actionable recommendations for operational and executive leadership
• Partner cross-functionally with operational departments including Tech Ops, Flight Operations, Inflight, Ground Operations, and System Operations
• Prepare executive ready presentations, reports, and analyses for leadership meetings and operational reviews
• Maintain data governance standards, metric definitions, and documentation to ensure consistency and accuracy across operational reporting
• Support ad hoc analyses, special projects, and continuous improvement initiatives across the operation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, related quantitative field, or equivalent experience required
• Master’s degree in same fields or equivalent experience preferred
• 4+ years of experience in analytics, operations research, business intelligence, data science, data engineering, or related analytical roles
• Professional experience using SQL and Python to analyze and manipulate large datasets
• Experience developing dashboards and visualizations using Power BI, Tableau, or similar business intelligence platforms
• Experience in the airline industry, operational analytics, Databricks, or advanced quantitative modeling preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong proficiency in SQL for querying, transforming, and optimizing large operational datasets
• Strong proficiency in Python for analytics, automation, and data engineering applications
• Experience working within Databricks or similar cloud-based analytics environments
• Experience developing dashboards and interactive visualizations using Power BI or similar tools
• Familiarity with AI supported coding and analytical tools, such as Claude, ChatGPT, or similar technologies
• Ability to analyze complex operational data and identify actionable business insights and recommendations
• Understanding of statistical analysis, forecasting, optimization, simulation, or machine learning concepts
• Familiarity with data modeling, ETL/ELT processes, data governance, and enterprise analytics architecture
• Strong critical thinking and root cause analysis capabilities
• Ability to communicate complex analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and executive communication skills
• Ability to build executive ready PowerPoint presentations and operational summaries
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills across operational departments
• High attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and commitment to data accuracy and integrity

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 - $72,000 - $96,331. This posting has a closing date of 9/30/2026, midnight MT.

Positions Supervised

None

Workplace Policies

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 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.

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