DrJekyll MrHyde

The full announcement:

"Team Frontier:

I am sure that many of you who work in or have visited our Headquarters over the past year have noticed that it seems tired and is space constrained. As we plan for Frontier’s growth, our conclusion has been that a change is needed either in the existing facility or through moving to an alternative building. With our Board, we concluded that our current facility does not fit the ambitious growth plans of the airline as we take delivery of 78 new Airbus aircraft over the next five years. We’ve looked at several options, including a reconfiguration of our current facility and investing in a purpose-built headquarters, but in the end, we settled on an opportunity to buy a nearby building.

The great news is that on very good terms, we agreed to purchase 4545 Airport Way in Denver. It is the most cost efficient solution for Frontier. The building is located in the Gateway Park development approximately five miles south on Pena from our current headquarters.

There is a significant amount of work to be done to ensure a smooth transition to the new facility, and we are working through the design stage to ensure the set-up of the building meets our future needs. We hope to occupy the building by the end of the year. We will share more details as they develop.

We are investing heavily in the long term future of Frontier with 18 new aircraft, about 200 pilots, about 800 flight attendants and about 50 support staff for the business this year. Our new building will be an exciting next stage in the evolution of Frontier into one of the most competitive airlines in the United States."

skater3260

Realty website shows a May 2016 purchase of the building for $10M. Could be old news, though.

OpenClimb

Thanks for the info. I hadn't seen that on Comply.

I wonder if they'll have enough parking for us lowlifes when we attend recurrent ground school or if they'll expect us to continue parking in a mud parking lot or along City streets.

Salukipilot4590

From google maps it looks like a significant upgrade on all fronts. I'm not sure if F9 is planning on using both buildings in the complex but if they are it's TONS of room to grow.

Hou757

Will they also house the sims here too?

DrJekyll MrHyde

With Skywest moving out of SSS, they'll be plenty of classroom space there. I don't think line pilots will ever see the inside of the new building, but honestly who cares? I'm happy to see the purchase of a new headquarters building; to me that indicates that there isn't a sell-off of the company planned within the next couple years. I'm not one of the pilots giddy about being bought up by a legacy (or JetBlue). We're well into mediated negotiations for a new CBA, and I would like to see that process remain uninterrupted.

Otterpilot88

What are my chances there... 3100 TT 1550TPIC 2 year degree... Would right now be a good time to get in due to looming contract? Thanks

singlepilot

You'll get a call.

AtlCSIP

Yes.

You need to meet them at a career fair, sun n fun, etc... if you want a call. Just submitting your app won't do it.

Otterpilot88

I am not familiar with airlines and contract process... Best guess when u think u will get a new one and do u think it will significantly affect first year pay? Trying to decide if I can take such drastic pay cut...? Thank again!