Manager, Stations Training

The Manager, Stations Training, is responsible for the leadership, oversight, and continuous improvement of Allegiant's Stations Training and Standards programs. This position provides operational leadership for frontline training programs, operational standards, policy governance, procedural documentation, and regulatory compliance activities to ensure safe, consistent, and effective execution across the Allegiant network. The Manager leads the day-to-day execution of departmental programs by providing leadership to Corporate Trainers and Standards Specialists, while partnering closely with Curriculum Developers, Instructional Designers, Allegiant University, Records, Technical Publications, Safety, Security, Operational Leaders, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and other cross-functional stakeholders. This position ensures operational procedures, training programs, instructional materials, and supporting documentation remain accurate, compliant, scalable, and aligned with company objectives and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day execution and continuous improvement of Allegiant's Stations Training and Standards programs; Provide leadership, coaching, performance management, and professional development to Corporate Trainers and Standards Specialists; Establish departmental priorities, allocate resources, monitor workload, and ensure projects are completed on schedule; Oversee development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of Stations training programs; Ensure training programs remain compliant with company policies, operational procedures, and regulatory requirements; Evaluate training effectiveness through operational performance metrics, audit findings, safety data, and learner feedback; Ensure Corporate Trainers, Master Trainers, Local Trainers, and vendor trainers maintain required qualifications and certifications; Oversee governance, maintenance, and publication of Stations operational standards, manuals, policies, and procedural documentation; Serve as business owner and subject matter expert for Stations operational procedures; Partner with Technical Publications to manage document governance, publishing, and version control; Ensure compliance with FAA, DOT, TSA, ACAA, IOSA/IATA, and company requirements, supporting internal and external audits; Participate in Safety Risk Management (SRM) activities and support SMS principles; Lead operational implementation efforts for policy updates, procedural changes, and training requirements; Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for Stations Training and Standards programs; Lead or support corrective action planning and continuous improvement initiatives; Represent Stations Training and Standards on enterprise initiatives, committees, and system implementations; Ensure direct reports apply Allegiant's Customer Commitment and customer service standards; Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field, or a combination of education and experience; Certification: Ground Security Coordinator (GSC); Minimum four (4) years of airline operations, operational training, operational standards, or aviation operational leadership experience; Minimum two (2) years of leadership or management experience within an operational, training, standards, or regulatory environment; Experience supporting operational training programs, operational standards, policy governance, curriculum initiatives, or technical documentation; Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and decision-making skills; Strong understanding of airline operational environments and frontline operations; Strong technical writing, documentation management, and process improvement skills; Ability to lead multiple operational priorities and cross-functional initiatives simultaneously; Ability to analyze operational trends, audit findings, safety data, compliance metrics, and performance indicators to drive 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, IOSA/IATA, and Safety Management System (SMS) principles; High-level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; Ability to travel up to 40% and to work flexible schedules as needed; Must be authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986; Must pass a Criminal Background Check

Nice to have

Experience managing airline operational training programs; Experience overseeing operational standards or procedural governance; Experience managing technical publications or operational manuals; Experience leading regulatory compliance or audit readiness initiatives; Experience supporting enterprise operational implementations and change management; Experience managing Corporate Trainers, Standards Specialists, or similar operational support teams

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; Sick time