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How much do line maintenance jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for line maintenance in Pennsylvania is $20.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.36 and $23.37 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is line maintenance?

Line maintenance refers to the routine inspection, servicing, and minor repair of aircraft that are carried out while the plane is on the ground between flights. These tasks include activities like checking fluid levels, replacing worn parts, troubleshooting minor faults, and ensuring the aircraft is safe for its next flight. Line maintenance is essential for keeping aircraft in optimal operating condition and minimizing downtime. It is performed by certified aircraft maintenance technicians who follow strict industry regulations and safety standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a line maintenance technician, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Line Maintenance Technician, you need strong mechanical aptitude, technical troubleshooting abilities, and typically a relevant technical diploma or certification (such as an FAA Airframe and Powerplant license). Familiarity with diagnostic tools, maintenance management systems, and industry safety standards is essential. Attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to work under pressure are important soft skills in this role. These skills and qualities ensure aircraft or equipment are maintained safely and efficiently, minimizing downtime and ensuring operational reliability.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in line maintenance, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Line Maintenance often encounter challenges such as tight turnaround times, working in varying weather conditions, and quickly diagnosing unexpected technical issues to minimize aircraft downtime. Staying organized and maintaining open communication with flight operations, engineering, and logistics teams is essential for efficient problem-solving. Ongoing training and adherence to safety protocols help ensure that maintenance is performed accurately and safely, even under pressure.
Infographic showing various Line Maintenance job openings in Pennsylvania as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $41,830 per year, or $20.1 per hour.

Supervisor - Line Maintenance (PHL)

Frontier Airlines, Inc

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Frontier Airlines rating

5.0

Company rating: 5.0 out of 10

Based on 40 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

26th of 26 rated airlines


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. 

What Will You Be Doing?

Oversees line maintenance operations and supervises line maintenance personnel.

Essential Functions

  • Manage, monitor and coordinate SMS activities as directed. These duties include but are not limited to:
  • Coordinate the development, implementation, maintenance, and integration of the SMS throughout Frontier
  • Identify hazards and safety risk assessments including change management
  • Ensure effectiveness of safety risk controls
  • Promote safety
  • Advise the accountable executive on the performance of the SMS and on any need for improvement
  • Accountable for achieving safety performance relative to job tasks
  • Manage risk acceptable level: green or lower as defined by Frontier’s company risk matrix
  • Take action to remove inoperative equipment from use, instruct proper tagging, and action repair or replacement.
  • Monitor maintenance activities to ensure performance levels are sufficient to provide the highest possible standards of quality and safety.
  • Determine work priorities on the shift.
  • Supervise maintenance performed by Frontier maintenance personnel on company aircraft as well as contract aircraft.
  • Provide timely and accurate information on aircraft status.
  • Determine job standards, test personnel productivity, safety habits and workmanship.
  • Review and evaluate maintenance performance and administer corrective action when necessary.
  • Assist in formulation of departmental policy.
  • Assist in creating and administer company and departmental budget and performance commitments.
  • Assist with monthly/quarterly shelf life audits at maintenance stations, as applicable.
  • Ensure that all tools and equipment are maintained at a level of safety that meets the National Bureau of Standards requirements and/ or the manufacturer specifications.
  • Conduct lost and found tool investigations and complete associated reports.
  • Perform computer and administrative functions as assigned by manager.
  • Identify possibilities for operational improvements and communicate them to management.
  • Ensure adherence to airport and aircraft security regulations and report any violations and/or potential violations to management.
  • Perform Shift Turnover as required per GMM 10.09.
  • Audit completed aircraft records (e.g., logbook pages, work cards, non-routines, engineering documents [EOs, EAs, etc.], and other related documents) generated by RON and line maintenance.
  • Monitor the proper completion of aircraft records (e.g., logbook pages, work cards, non-routines, Engineering documents [EOs, EAs, etc.], and other related documents) during RON and line maintenance.
  • Ensure accuracy and completeness of all assigned work documents and records.
  • Make FMIS entries as required.
  • Vol.D  Ensure that department personnel, including themselves, are properly trained, qualified, and current to perform assigned tasks.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Manager, Maintenance Control.
  • Always follow (never deviate from) approved published procedures unless proper deviation is authorized.

Qualifications

  • FAA-certificated mechanic with Airframe and Powerplant ratings
  • Requires 3 years previous line maintenance experience
  • Previous supervisory, lead or directing workforce experience (or previous leadership experience)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent working knowledge of company maintenance policies and procedures
  • Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a stressful environment
  • Ability to communicate in an effective, calm and professional manner at all times
  • Ability to lead and motivate maintenance personnel in a positive and professional manner
  • General computer and administrative skills
  • Must demonstrate behavior that portrays the company core values of Safety, Respect, Trust, Collaboration, Value, and Passion while communicating with personnel and acting on behalf of the company
  • Must have the ability to plan, organize, and administrate workloads to subordinates

Equipment Operated

  • All maintenance equipment and tooling

Work Environment

  • Varying work schedule – expected to work at least 1 week of graveyard shift per month
  • May require 40+ hours / week
  • Elevated noise levels

Physical Effort

Generally, not required.

Positions Supervised

None

Salary Range: $90,094 - $119,583

Please note this role has a closing date of on or after 9/24/26 midnight MST

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