Drug & Alcohol Compliance Specialist

Drug & Alcohol Compliance Specialist

Location: Denver, CO
Employment type: Full-Time
Salary: $48,000–$69,757
Application deadline: October 31, 2026

How you’ll work
This role operates with general direction, with limited day-to-day instruction and broader guidance provided for new assignments. The position is primarily based in a typical office environment in Denver, Colorado. Some travel may be required.

Leadership scope
This is an individual contributor role and reports to Frontier Airlines’ Manager, HR Compliance.

What you’ll be doing
As a Drug & Alcohol Compliance Specialist, you’ll serve as a subject-matter resource for Frontier’s Drug & Alcohol Program and help independently administer federally regulated testing processes. You’ll maintain current knowledge of DOT and FAA requirements, coordinate testing and compliance activities, support audits and reporting, and advise employees and leaders on applicable policies and procedures.

You’ll also support Pilot Records Database (PRD) compliance, pre-employment clearances and relationships with collectors, vendors, airlines and regulatory agencies.

Key responsibilities

Administer Drug & Alcohol compliance programs

• Support administration of all phases of Frontier’s Drug & Alcohol Program in accordance with government and company requirements.
• Track and process pre-employment Drug & Alcohol testing and facilitate other required testing programs.
• Maintain detailed knowledge of applicable DOT and FAA Drug & Alcohol testing and misuse-prevention regulations.
• Provide employees and leaders with information and interpretation of Drug & Alcohol policies and procedures.
• Recommend or initiate actions to resolve compliance issues and improve program effectiveness.
• Provide Drug & Alcohol training to employees and leaders as needed, including during New Hire Orientation.
• Audit leave-of-absence and furloughed employee populations for applicable return-to-work testing requirements.

Maintain records, reporting and audit readiness

• Maintain databases used to track applicant status, support reporting and prepare for internal and external audits.
• Compile monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
• Maintain organized program documentation and records.
• Audit Drug & Alcohol records at established intervals and ensure applicable retention requirements are met.
• Monitor data integrity and help develop procedures to validate information stored in HR databases.
• Assist with preparation for and participation in internal and external program audits.

Support collectors and testing operations

• Maintain current knowledge of collection processes and audit collection sites as required.
• Maintain effective working relationships with collectors and other vendors.
• Monitor compliance-related inboxes and respond to questions and requests promptly.
• Maintain supplies and equipment used for Drug & Alcohol testing, fingerprinting and badge issuance.
• Participate in an on-call rotation supporting after-hours and weekend emergency testing during assigned periods.

Support pre-employment and PRD compliance

• Review candidate information and new-hire documentation for required clearances, including fingerprinting, background checks and pre-employment Drug & Alcohol screening.
• Support pilot recordkeeping requirements by managing the retention, release and verification of pilot Drug & Alcohol testing and training records.
• Coordinate with other airlines, regulatory agencies and pilot applicants to support accurate and timely processing.
• Maintain current knowledge of FAA Pilot Records Database requirements and help ensure Frontier’s processes remain aligned with applicable regulations.

Support the broader HR Compliance team

• Provide backup support for the HR Compliance Specialist as needed.
• Travel occasionally, including overnight stays, to support audits, training and collection-site reviews.

What you’ll bring

• At least four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a corporate environment.
• High school diploma or GED required; two years of college-level education preferred.
• Previous airline experience preferred.
• Previous experience supporting a Drug & Alcohol program in a Human Resources environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of compliance processes, with the ability to quickly learn and apply new regulations, procedures and requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to professionally present information and advise internal partners.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, problem-solving, organizational and detail-management skills.
• Ability to exercise appropriate influence and build effective relationships with employees, leaders, collectors, vendors and other external partners.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform effectively when timelines or program needs change.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Copilot and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to work a variable schedule when program needs require early-morning, evening, overnight or weekend support.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

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
• Employee support programs and resources, including the HOPE League, Frontier Airlines’ nonprofit organization

Working at Frontier Airlines
At Frontier Airlines, our mission is to Make Every Flight Count. Whether you support flights, customers, aircraft or the teams behind the operation, your work helps deliver a safe, reliable and value-focused travel experience. Our work is guided by four core values: customer first, safety always, operational excellence and one team.

About Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines is a Denver-based airline serving destinations across the United States and select international markets. Our teams span flight crews, airport operations, aircraft maintenance, customer support, corporate functions and more. We focus on making travel accessible, practical and easy to personalize while supporting a safe, reliable and efficient airline operation.

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.

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