Manager, Stations Training

Allegiant

$70K — $95K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or a combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum four years of airline operations or aviation-related leadership experience.
  • At least two years of leadership or management experience in training or regulatory environments.
  • Experience in training development and instructional design processes.
  • Strong understanding of airline operations and compliance metrics.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the continuous improvement of Stations Training Programs across all training levels.
  • Direct the training department personnel to achieve alignment on departmental goals.
  • Oversee development and implementation of training curricula in line with regulatory requirements.
  • Collaborate with various stakeholders to identify training needs and effective solutions.
  • Manage team priorities and resources for training development and operational support.

Benefits

  • Profit Sharing
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
  • 401K with employer match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Flight Benefits
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
Full Job Description
Summary:
The Manager, Stations Training, is responsible for the leadership, oversight, and continuous improvement of Allegiant's Stations Training programs, curriculum oversight and management, and instructional development processes. This role ensures that training programs, instructional materials, and delivery methods support operational consistency, regulatory compliance, safety, and frontline performance across the Allegiant network.

The Manager, Stations Training, leads the day-to-day operation of the Stations Training department and provides direction to the Supervisor, Stations Training, Corporate Trainers, Instructional Designers, and Curriculum Developers. This position partners closely with operational leaders, Stations Standards, Allegiant University, Safety, and other stakeholders to ensure that training remains operationally accurate, learner-focused, scalable, and aligned with company and regulatory requirements.

Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Minimum Requirements: Combination of Education and Experience will be considered. Must be authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986. Must pass a Criminal Background Check.
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Education Details: Bachelor's degree in a related field, or a combination of education and experience.

Certification: Yes
Certification Details: Ground Security Coordinator

Years of Experience:
Minimum four (4) years of airline operations, operational training, or aviation-related operational leadership experience.
Minimum two (2) years of leadership or management experience within an operational, training, or regulatory environment.
Credit Check: No
Valid/Unexpired Passport Book: No Valid/Unexpired Driver's License: Yes
• Experience supporting training development, curriculum initiatives, or instructional design processes.
• Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Strong understanding of airline operational environments, frontline operations, and operational training practices.
• Ability to manage multiple operational priorities, training initiatives, and cross-functional projects simultaneously.
• Ability to coach, develop, and provide leadership to training, curriculum, and instructional development personnel.
• Ability to analyze operational trends, audit findings, compliance metrics, and training performance data to support operational improvements.
• Ability to interpret and apply company policies, operational procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable company and regulatory qualifications/certifications.
• Knowledge of FAA, DOT, TSA, ACAA, and IOSA/IATA requirements.
• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel up to 40% and work flexible schedules as needed.

Preferred Requirements:
• Experience overseeing curriculum development, instructional design, or CBT development processes.
• Experience working with adult learning principles and training development methodologies.
• Experience leading operational training teams in the airline industry.
• Experience leading change management or operational implementation initiatives.
• Previous experience managing trainers, instructional designers, curriculum developers, or operational learning teams.
Job Duties
• Lead the operational execution, oversight, and continuous improvement of all Stations Training Programs, including initial, recurrent, supplemental, remedial, leadership, and role-specific training.
• Provide leadership and direction to the Supervisor, Stations Training, Corporate Trainers, Instructional Designers, and Curriculum Developers to ensure alignment, accountability, and effective execution of departmental objectives.
• Oversee the development, governance, maintenance, and implementation of Stations Training curriculum and instructional content to ensure alignment with operational procedures, policy changes, regulatory requirements, and frontline operational execution.
• Partner with Stations Standards, Allegiant University, Safety, operational leaders, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and other stakeholders to identify training needs and implement effective learning solutions.
• Establish team priorities, timelines, workflow coordination, and resource alignment for training development, curriculum initiatives, instructional design projects, and operational training support.
• Ensure all training programs, instructional materials, and delivery methods comply with company policies, FAA, TSA, DOT, IOSA/IATA, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Implement and support Safety Management System (SMS) principles and safety risk management processes within the training environment.
• Maintain oversight of training quality assurance processes, instructional standards, learner effectiveness, and training delivery methods to support operational readiness, scalability, consistency, and frontline execution.
• Lead training interventions and performance improvement initiatives through evaluation of operational trends, audit findings, safety data, compliance metrics, instructor performance, and training effectiveness.
• Ensure Corporate Trainers, Master Trainers, Local Trainers, and applicable vendor trainers maintain required qualifications, certifications, and training standards.
• Provide leadership, coaching, development, and performance management support to department personnel while overseeing departmental productivity and operational priorities.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, development, and succession planning efforts for Stations Training personnel.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to support operational initiatives, system implementations, process improvements, and enterprise projects impacting Stations operations and training.
• Assist in the development and implementation of blended learning strategies, computer-based training (CBT), virtual learning, instructor-led training, and other operational learning solutions.
• Ensure proper oversight, organization, distribution, and version control of training records, curriculum documentation, instructional materials, manuals, bulletins, and related training resources.
• Maintain familiarity with operational procedures, regulatory requirements, and frontline operational environments to ensure training remains practical, relevant, and aligned with real-world execution.
• Travel as required to conduct station visits, training observations, operational assessments, intervention support, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Ensure any direct reports understand and apply the Customer Commitment and customer service standards to their daily responsibilities, as appropriate.
• Model Allegiant's customer service standards in personal actions and when providing leadership direction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:
The Physical Demands and Work Environment described here are a representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

Office - While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, see, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, printer, and phone. May be required to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 20 lbs. May be required to work various shifts/days in a 24-hour situation. Regular attendance is a requirement of the role. Exposure to moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones, printers, and foot traffic), temperature and light fluctuations. Ability to work in a confined area as well as the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. Some travel may be a requirement of the role.

Airport Agent - While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, see, reach, stoop, kneel, climb and use hands and fingers to operate various types of tools and equipment (i.e. hand trucks, carts, ramps, tugs, etc.). Are required to lift and/or carry up to 100 lbs. and to push and/or pull up to 300 lbs. May be required to work various shifts/days in a 24-hour situation. Regular attendance is a requirement of the role. Exposure to heights, small spaces, extreme noise (i.e. airport with planes, vehicles, and other machinery), temperature, wind, and light fluctuations. Ability to work in a confined area as well as the ability to crawl in and out of small spaces for extended periods of time. Ability to wear personal protective gear. Some travel may be a requirement of the role.

Essential Services Provider:
Allegiant as a national air carrier is deemed an essential service provider during declared national and state emergencies. Team Members will be required to report to their assigned trip or work location during national and state emergencies unless prohibited by local, state or federal order.

$70,000 - $95,000 a year

Full Time Benefits:

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

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Flight Benefits

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time

Part Time Benefits:

Profit Sharing

Medical Travel Reimbursement

Legal, Identity and Pet Insurance

401K with an employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Flight Benefits

Sick time

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