Allegiantair

General Manager - DSM

Allegiantair · Des Moines, IA

Posted 23 days ago · $70,000 - $95,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
23 days
Allegiantair's roles stay open a median of 27 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
10% of Allegiantair's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Allegiantair
low
0 stale, 3 reposted of 62 open
Hiring momentum
110 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Allegiantair's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Allegiantair.

About this role

The General Manager for Allegiant Air in Des Moines, IA is responsible for ensuring compliance with company and regulatory policies in daily operations. This role involves leading the base management team across Flight Operations, Inflight, and Maintenance, focusing on performance, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The General Manager will also handle safety compliance, manage operational costs, and maintain community relations.

Our read on this posting4.4out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Allegiantair as an employer.

What you need

  • Authorized to work in the US
  • High School Diploma/GED
  • Minimum of three years of airline operations experience
  • Two years of management experience preferred
  • Demonstrated experience of leading managers
  • Ability to assess emergency situations

Nice to have

  • Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Provision of personal information for liquor license requirements

What you get

  • Profit Sharing
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
  • Medical Travel Reimbursement
  • Legal, Identity and Pet Insurance
  • 401K with an employer match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Worth weighing

  • No visa sponsorship available
  • Salary range is somewhat broad
  • Role requires significant travel and flexible hours
  • High level of responsibility in a potentially stressful environment

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Listed by Allegiantair on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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