What does Frontier say about pilot compensation?

On its pilot careers page in October 2026, Frontier describes a pilot friendly contract with 125% premium pay above 82.5 credit hours and 15% additional cash added to retirement on top of earnings. It also promotes a fast upgrade to captain in 2 to 3 years, short time on reserve and trips that mostly return pilots to base.1

Where do the ALPA contract talks stand?

Frontier pilots are represented by ALPA, and their agreement became amendable in January 2024, when the union filed for mediation through the National Mediation Board. At 30 June 2026 the parties were meeting regularly in mediation and remained bound by the existing agreement; pilots made up 27% of the workforce.2

Where are Frontier pilots based and what is required?

Frontier lists bases in Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Denver, Las Vegas, Miami, Orlando, Phoenix, San Juan, Tampa and Trenton/Philadelphia. First officer applicants need 1,500 hours total time (2,500 hours preferred), a current FAA Class 1 medical, and they must be allowed to work in the US.1

What does the Frontier cadet programme pay?

Cadets are not paid as employees; they receive a monthly stipend of $500 until 750 flight hours and $1,000 a month for the rest of the 24 months. ATP Flight School tuition averages $90,000 and Frontier does not provide tuition assistance; paid First Officer training at Frontier lasts approximately 2 months. In October 2026 applications were temporarily closed.3