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Flight Ops Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Lead Mission Director

Golden, CO · On-site

$130 - $170/hr

Make real-time mission execution decisions during the LTV ops portions of Artemis missions to ... Lead a flight operations team and make decisions regarding the safety and success of human ...

... ops team, training the console, running rehearsals, and ultimately commanding the vehicle in flight. This role will then transition into the responsible party for developing how Lux Aeterna manages ...

Lead Mission Director

Arvada, CO · On-site

$187K - $235K/yr

Make real-time mission execution decisions during the LTV ops portions of Artemis missions to ... Lead a flight operations team and make decisions regarding the safety and success of human ...

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How much do flight ops jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for flight ops in Colorado is $29.76, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.53 and $30.34 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Flight Ops vs Flight Dispatcher?

AspectFlight OpsFlight Dispatcher
Required CredentialsCommercial Pilot License, Flight Operations CertificationDispatch License, FAA Certification
Work EnvironmentAirlines, corporate flight departments, flight planning officesAirlines, charter companies, flight planning centers
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily airline and corporate aviationAirlines and charter operators for flight planning and safety
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for roles in flight planning and safety oversightFocuses on flight planning, weather analysis, and regulatory compliance

Flight Ops professionals oversee overall flight operations, including crew management and safety protocols, often holding pilot or managerial roles. Flight Dispatchers focus on flight planning, weather analysis, and ensuring regulatory compliance for safe flight execution. While both roles collaborate closely, Flight Ops has broader responsibilities related to flight safety and management, whereas Flight Dispatchers specialize in detailed flight planning and operational support.

What do flight operations do?

Flight operations professionals are responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing the safe and efficient conduct of flights. They handle tasks such as flight planning, scheduling, compliance with regulations, and communication with pilots and air traffic control. Strong organizational skills and knowledge of aviation regulations are essential in this role.

What cities in Colorado are hiring for Flight Ops jobs?

Cities in Colorado with the most Flight Ops job openings:

Infographic showing various Flight Ops job openings in Colorado as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 94% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $61,904 per year, or $29.8 per hour.

Coordinator - Flight Ops Training Scheduling

Aurora, CO • On-site


Frontier Airlines, Inc
Aviation • 1 - 5K employees

5.0

Company rating: 5.0 out of 10

Based on 40 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

26th of 26 rated airlines

People enjoy working here

Paid breaks

Respectful managers


Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 29 days ago


Job description

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. 

Our work is guided by our core values: customer first, safety always, operational excellence and one team. These values shape how we make decisions, support each other and deliver for the people who count on us. 

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 
  • A hybrid schedule for eligible headquarters roles based in Denver, Colorado 
  • Business casual dress options for eligible corporate and support roles 
  • Employee support programs and resources, including the HOPE League, Frontier Airlines’ nonprofit organization 

About Frontier Airlines 

Frontier Airlines is a Denver-based airline serving destinations across the United States and select international markets. Our people support every part of the travel journey, from airport operations and flight crews to aircraft maintenance, customer support, corporate teams and more. 

We’re focused on delivering meaningful value by making travel more accessible, practical and easy to personalize for our customers. Across the airline, our teams help support a safe, reliable and efficient operation while continuing to strengthen the experience for the people who choose Frontier. 

Essential Functions

  • Schedule pilot ground school, simulator training/evaluation and operational experience in the A320 aircraft.
  • Schedule, track, and document new and upgrade pilots to meet flight qualifications and FAA regulations.
  • Assist Supervisor, FOTS in scheduling and tracking Operating Experience (OE) for New Hire and Upgrade Pilots.
  • Ensure all SIM sessions are booked accurately and coordinate with Airbus to block SIM time in accordance with monthly scheduling needs.
  • Monitor sick calls for upcoming Recurrent Training, Initial Training, Instructor/Check Airmen Training, reschedule those needed and fill slots that become open.
  • Input and maintain crew qualification records as well as file ongoing training records; draft monthly training reports.
  • Coordinate monthly Pilot bids and assist in processing Monthly Open Time for Instructors.
  • Process Daily Open Time for Instructors.
  • Handle and or field incoming phone calls for scheduling and department management.
  • Work directly with Crew Scheduling, Ground Training, LOA and other departments to ensure all Pilots are fully qualified and able to operate scheduled activity.
  • Be the administrator for Flight Operations Website- includes posting pertinent operations information, memos, and compliance with ALPA required documentation.
  • Correspond with FAA, ALPA and other organizations as required.
  • Maintain department library including time sensitive revisions and required working forms.
  • Utilize multiple and varied software systems to complete assigned tasks.

 

Other Functions

  • Support the Director of Flight Operations Training and Flight Operations Training Scheduling Manager in other duties as required.

 

Qualifications

  • High School diploma required
  • Bachelors’ Degree or equivalent work experience
  • Preferred Operational experience in the Sabre CrewQual, CrewTrac and MINT Program
  • Preferred prior airline training or Crew Scheduling experience
  • Minimum 2 years of office administration experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations.
  • Basic understanding of flight crew qualifications and Pilot CBA.
  • Excellent time management and prioritization skills with the ability to multi-task and succeed under pressure.
  • Excellent use of MS Office Suite with emphasis on Excel
  • Ability to communicate clearly as well as draft correspondence in a clear and concise manner
  • Ability to establish a good rapport with internal clients and vendors
  • Excellent telephone, administrative and record keeping skills
  • Ability to act professionally with a diverse work group

 

Equipment Operated

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

 

Work Environment

Typical office environment, adequately heated and cooled

Shift work, weekends required, occasional extra hours as needed.

 

Physical Effort

Light physical effort required by handling objects up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.

Supervision Received

General Supervision:  The incumbent performs a variety of routine work within established policies and procedures and receives detailed instructions on new projects and assignments.

 Positions Supervised

None

Salary Range: $46,715 - $62,006 annually 

Please note: this posting will expire on or after 8/28/2026.

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.

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.


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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


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