Pilot Careers
Thank you for your interest in joining Frontier Airlines! Our First Officer and University applications are open. See below for details.
To the professionals impacted by the recent Spirit Airlines changes, we recognize that many across the aviation industry are exploring what comes next.
Frontier is currently connecting with experienced professionals across several areas of the business, including Corporate, Inflight, Flight Operations, and Technical Operations.
If you’re interested in learning more about future opportunities aligned with your background and our hiring needs, we invite you to explore the link below and stay connected with our recruiting team.
GROWING AIRLINE
We are rapidly expanding with over 200 new aircraft on order and network expansions now covering 90% of the US.
We're expected to grow 3 TIMES our current size over the next 10 years.
We're expected to grow 3 TIMES our current size over the next 10 years.
BETTER WORK-LIFE BALANCE
Most of our trips have you back in base so you can sleep in your own bed!
LONG TERM EMPLOYMENT & GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
We offer valuable opportunities for our pilots including a quicker upgrade to Captain and flexibility working out of your preferred base.
GREAT BASE LOCATIONS
Explore our bases below and take your career to new heights!
RIGHT CAREER. RIGHT LIFESTYLE.
- Better Work-Life Balance: Most of our trips have you back in base so you can sleep in your own bed!
- Competitive Total Compensation:
- Pilot friendly contract with more opportunities to earn
- 125% Premium pay above 82.5 credit hours
- On top of your earnings, 15% additional cash added to your retirement
- Long-Term Employment and Faster Path to Seniority: We offer valuable opportunities for our pilots including a quicker upgrade to Captain and flexibility working out of your preferred base.
- Schedule Flexibility:
- Short time on reserve and no on-premise ready reserve
- More credit hours per days worked; productive flying = more days off
- No training delays
- Greenest Airline: Fly the youngest, most fuel-efficient fleet in the industry
Frontier Pilot Programs
Ever dreamed of being a part of Team Frontier?
Frontier Cadet Program
Frontier Airlines Pilot Cadet Program will help to get you there and make you a successful commercial pilot in as little as two years with a direct pathway into a First Officer role at Frontier Airlines.
Rotor Transition Program
Frontier Airlines is looking for talented, military-trained helicopter aviators to join Team Frontier as part of our Rotor Transition Program.
University Pathway Program
Frontier Airlines University Pathway Program will help to get you there and make you a successful commercial pilot with a direct pathway into a First Officer role at Frontier Airlines.
WORK PERKS
Our pilots receive industry-competitive benefits, including: health, financial, travel, and retirement to take care of our crew! As a Frontier pilot, you will enjoy the following:
READY TO START YOUR NEXT ADVENTURE WITH US?
Before we can welcome you on board, make sure you meet our pilot requirements. Review what you'll need below:
HOURS
- 1,500 hours total time (2,500 hours preferred)
- 750 hours multi-engine fixed wing (preferred)
- 500 hours pilot in command (PIC) (preferred)
- 500 hours jet/turbo-prop (preferred)
Frontier considers only hours in fixed wing/rotary aircraft as flight time towards minimum qualifications. Hours logged in flight simulators, or as flight engineer, bombardier, navigator, WSO, EWO, RIO, NFO, UAV, or Special Crew will not be considered as flight time for these purposes.
OTHER
- Current FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate
- Vision corrected to 20/20
- ATP Certificate
- FCC Restricted Radio Operator’s Permit
- Valid Passport, with machine-readable print, and the ability to travel in and out of the United States
- Authorization to work in the United States
- Ability to travel in and out of the U.S. to all cities/countries served by Frontier Airlines, Inc.
- Ability to relocate or commute
- Ability and willingness to work weekends, nights, holidays and overnight trips
- 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
- High School Diploma or GED
- At least 20 years old when applying
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- A valid passport with at least 13 months validity
- Willingness to relocate: Our bases are Atlanta, GA; Chicago IL; Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; Las Vegas, NV; Miami, FL; Orlando, FL; Phoenix, AZ; San Juan, PR; Tampa, FL; & the Trenton/Philadelphia area and more to come soon!
- Tattoos: At Frontier Airlines, we do not allow any visible tattoos while wearing our uniform, even if covered by makeup, clothing, jewelry and/or a bandage. This policy therefore prohibits tattoos in areas normally visible while wearing our uniform including the face, ears, hands, wrists and neck.
- Must be able to fasten a four-point jump seat harness without the use of extension devices