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How much do aircraft maintenance controller jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for aircraft maintenance controller in Colorado is $42.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $36.63 and $46.78 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an aircraft maintenance controller?

An Aircraft Maintenance Controller oversees and coordinates aircraft maintenance operations to ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency. They monitor real-time aircraft status, schedule maintenance, and communicate with engineers, technicians, and flight crews to resolve technical issues. Their role is critical in minimizing delays and ensuring aircraft meet regulatory and operational standards. Maintenance Controllers work in airline operations centers, often under high-pressure conditions, to keep the fleet airworthy and on schedule.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an aircraft maintenance controller?

Aircraft Maintenance Controllers are responsible for monitoring the status of aircraft, coordinating scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, and serving as a primary liaison between maintenance teams, flight crews, and operations departments. On a daily basis, they review maintenance logs, prioritize repairs to minimize operational disruptions, and ensure compliance with all safety and regulatory requirements. The role often involves rapidly assessing and responding to unexpected technical issues, providing technical guidance, and updating records in maintenance management systems. This dynamic environment requires continuous communication and adaptability to shifting schedules and operational needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an aircraft maintenance controller?

To thrive as an Aircraft Maintenance Controller, you need a solid background in aircraft maintenance procedures, technical troubleshooting, and aviation regulations, usually supported by an FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license or equivalent certification. Familiarity with maintenance tracking software, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), and technical documentation is highly important. Strong communication, decision-making abilities, and organizational skills help you excel in this highly-coordinated role. These skills ensure safety, minimize aircraft downtime, and facilitate efficient collaboration with maintenance crews and flight operations.

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Infographic showing various Aircraft Maintenance Controller job openings in Colorado as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,377 per year, or $42 per hour.

Maintenance Controller

Denver, CO

Frontier Airlines, Inc
Aviation • 1 - 5K employees

$52/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

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Frontier Airlines rating

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Company rating: 5.0 out of 10

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Job description

Maintenance Controller (MCC) 

Denver, CO | Full-Time | Shift varies based on business needs 
Pay: $52.00/hour | Relocation assistance available 
Posting expires on or after 9/28/26 

Keep the fleet moving 

When a maintenance issue affects an aircraft, every minute and every decision matter. 

As a Maintenance Controller (MCC) at Frontier Airlines, you’ll manage real-time maintenance operations and serve as a primary point of contact for aircraft out-of-service events and fleet mechanical status. 

Working across Maintenance, Material Services, Technical Support, Engineering, the System Operations Center (SOC) and maintenance vendors, you’ll coordinate recovery efforts that support safe, compliant and reliable operations while helping reduce aircraft downtime and schedule impact. 

This position reports to the Senior Manager MCC / Maintenance Planning, Technical Services. 

What you’ll need to qualify 

Required qualifications: 

  • Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License 
  • Working knowledge of airline maintenance practices, FARs and Frontier General Maintenance Manual policies and procedures 
  • One of the following experience combinations: 
  • 5 years of Line Maintenance experience, or 
  • 2 years of C-Check experience and 2 years of avionics troubleshooting experience 
  • Excellent Airbus systems knowledge and troubleshooting skills 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with Engineering, Maintenance, Purchasing, Flight Operations Management, flight crews and Dispatch 
  • Ability to plan, organize and administer workloads to subordinates 
  • Demonstrated behaviors aligned with Frontier core values: Safety, Respect, Trust, Collaboration, Value and Passion 
  • Ability to attend and successfully complete the Maintenance Training Required Inspection Item course 

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 

What does a Maintenance Controller do at Frontier Airlines? 

  • Manage maintenance operations on a shift basis and maintain positive operational control and situational awareness of out-of-service aircraft 
  • Serve as a primary contact for aircraft out-of-service events and fleet mechanical status 
  • Coordinate aircraft recovery efforts across Maintenance, Material Services, Technical Support, Engineering and SOC 
  • Provide technical guidance to maintenance personnel on technical, operational and procedural matters 
  • Authorize MEL/CDL deferrals in accordance with Frontier procedures 
  • Develop work scopes for MEL/CDL deferrals, including troubleshooting recommendations and required material requests 
  • Authorize maintenance vendors for emergency maintenance and ferry flight inspections at non-maintenance stations 
  • Advise SOC personnel when aircraft routing must support specific maintenance requirements 
  • Exercise authority to remove an aircraft from service when maintenance work has not been satisfactorily completed 
  • Be directly in charge, under 121.378(b), of maintenance activities performed by contract maintenance personnel to ensure compliance with Frontier General Maintenance Manual policies and procedures 
  • Ensure safety remains the paramount consideration in maintenance-related decisions 
  • Generate required operational reports and maintain shift documentation and turnover information 
  • Proactively manage deferrals that impact customer service 
  • Perform other duties assigned by the M.O.D. or Senior Manager of the Department 

Why this role matters 

Maintenance Control sits at the intersection of technical expertise and airline operations. Your judgment and coordination help determine how maintenance issues are resolved, how aircraft return to service and how Frontier supports safety, compliance and operational reliability. 

Additional experience we value 

Preferred qualifications: 

  • FCC First Class Radio Telephone Certificate 
  • Prior maintenance supervisor experience 
  • Factory-approved Airbus A319/A320 training 

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.


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About Frontier Airlines

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Frontier Airlines is committed to offering 'Low Fares Done Right' to more than 100 destinations and growing in the United States, Canada, Dominican Republic and Mexico on more than 350 daily flights. Headquartered in Denver, Frontier's hard-working aviation professionals pride themselves in delivering the company's signature Low Fares Done Right service to customers. Frontier Airlines is the proud recipient of the Federal Aviation Administration's 2018 Diamond Award for maintenance excellence and was recently named the industry's most fuel-efficient airline by The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) as a result of superior technology and operational efficiencies.

Industry

Aviation

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Denver, CO, US

Year founded

1994