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# Specialist - Airline Safety Management System

- **Company:** Frontier Airlines
- **Location:** Denver, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $58,394.0 - $77,508.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Databases, Data Manipulation Languages, Data Systems, Pivot Tables
- **Published:** October 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=37b8be6b608fdfe5

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Aviation Safety, Aviation Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered
 * 1 to 3 years' work experience at a Part 121 air carrier preferred
 * Minimum of 1 year of experience working within a Safety Management System (SMS) framework
 * Thorough understanding of 14 CFR Part 5

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 * Knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations and ICAO ISARPs
 * Knowledge of Safety Management System requirements, policy/program development, risk management, safety assurance, safety reporting, and safety promotion
 * Excellent writing skills, including manual writing, report writing, and correspondence with government agencies
 * Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including strong data manipulation skills and working knowledge of lookup functions, pivot tables, and dashboard development
 * Ability to deliver formal, in-person presentations to both small and large audiences, including effectively advocating for cultural and organizational change
 * Flexibility and adaptability, with a willingness to take on evolving responsibilities, including tasks outside the defined scope of the role
 * Ability to travel up to 10%

Equipment Operated

Standard office equipment, including PC, copier, fax machine, printer

## Description

The Specialist, Safety Management System (SMS) provides oversight of Frontier's SMS program and leads cross-functional coordination with operational departments to ensure effective implementation of SMS policies, procedures, and practices. The role also supports the Sr. Manager, SMS/IEP in interfacing with regulatory authorities, * Support the Safety Assurance process by coordinating cross-functional efforts across Frontier to maintain and enhance the overall SMS program (40%)

 * Co-chair SMS Working Groups and regularly present findings and insights to leadership on a weekly and monthly basis (20%)
 * Partner with the Sr. Manager SMS/IEP and departmental leadership to drive continuous improvement initiatives, document processes, procedures, and controls, and maintain SMS policies and manuals (10%)
 * Assist in conducting Safety Risk Assessments (SRAs) and maintaining SMS data systems and databases (10%)
 * Audit SMS compliance and report findings to the Sr. Manager, SMS/IEP (5%)
 * Promote a strong safety culture through company-wide Safety Promotion initiatives (5%)
 * Interface with the FAA regarding SMS approvals, compliance requirements, and corrective action plans (5%)
 * Other Duties as assigned by the Sr. Manager, SMS/IEP (5%), General Direction: The incumbent normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and receives general instructions on new assignments.