Major Airline with a Regional Airline Pay scale - Anonymous employee Frontier Airlines Employee Review

2.0
Jul 11, 2011
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Good people work there Good middle management Health care benefits are pretty good...free dental and vision, 401k match after one year...100 percent vested after three years

Cons

Incompetent upper management from Director, VP, and Executive team VERY low pay compared to other Major U.S. airlines. In my position at other major airlines the average salary range is 55,000 to 80,000 per year. That is what the old Frontier paid before Republic bought them out. My salary when I left Frontier with 5 years experience, with a B.S. in aviation, in a supervisory position...32,000 a year They also announced they "might" be ending the bonus program. I'm sure going to miss that extra 220.00 dollars a year a got from them. The turn over is very high. In my old department of 20 people, turn over was around 50% a year. But what do you expect when you pay college grads 23,000 a year. It will take them 5+ years to break 30,000!

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Cons

I had a great experience- but they have limited openings for interns to be converted.

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Frontier Airlines Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience as an HR Intern at Frontier. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the team environment, hands-on learning opportunities, and travel privileges while gaining experience in a fast-paced industry. We appreciate your feedback regarding internship conversion opportunities and are glad your internship provided meaningful professional development. Thank you for being part of the Frontier team, and we wish you continued success in your career.
2.0
Jul 15, 2026
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Pros

It pays “some” of my bills.

Cons

I want to begin by expressing my disappointment with the union’s representation of its members. There is a significant lack of transparency and consistent communication, leaving many employees feeling uninformed and disconnected from the bargaining process. From my perspective, aircraft mechanics working under this contract are compensated well below the industry standard despite the critical role we play in maintaining safety and operational reliability. It often feels as though these concerns are not being adequately addressed or prioritized. Unfortunately, the current environment has made this airline feel more like a temporary stepping stone than a place where skilled mechanics can build long-term careers. Until meaningful improvements are made to compensation, communication, and representation, I believe retaining experienced technicians will continue to be a challenge.

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