General Manager - PGD
Allegiantair
| Company | Allegiantair |
| Category | Operations & Admin |
| Location | Punta Gorda |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Full-time |
| Level | Manager |
| Salary | USD 70k–95k |
| Posted | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (lever) |
Description
Summary:
Drives holistic base performance through cross-functional facilitation, data-driven problem solving and joint KPI ownership.
Oversees the local Service-Level Agreement (SLA) with the ground-handling provider; audits, verifies and escalates as needed.
Maintains regulatory and brand accountability for Allegiant before federal, state and airport authorities.
Champions a culture of continuous improvement, customer focus and employee engagement across both Allegiant and vendor teams.
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:
High School Diploma/GED
Certification Details:
Ground Security Coordinator (GSC)
Years of Experience:
Minimum of three (3) years' of airline operations experience, including two (2) years' of management experience preferred. Minimum of two (2) years' managing cross-functional operations preferred.
• Proven experience leading and developing management teams.
• Strong decision-making skills, with the ability to assess emergencies quickly and respond with sound judgment, flexibility, and composure.
• Must reside within 60 minutes of the assigned airport due to the nature of the role.
• Ability to thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced environments.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Demonstrates a collaborative, team-oriented approach with a consistently positive attitude.
• Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• Committed to delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining a customer-first mindset.
• Willingness and ability to travel at least twice per year, or as needed, to support operational performance in other cities.
• Must obtain and maintain Ground Security Coordinator (GSC) certification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be able to attend and complete all required training programs.
Preferred Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree.
• Provision of personal information to the state may be required as part of the liquor license requirements for the company.
Job Duties:
• Lead base accountability for Allegiant, driving cross-functional collaboration across Inflight, Flight Operations, Maintenance, and vendor teams.
• Chair weekly performance reviews to monitor KPIs, resolve operational blockers, and address issues impacting on-time performance, baggage reliability, and safety management systems.
• Oversee local Service-Level Agreements (SLAs), auditing vendor compliance and initiating corrective actions when standards are not met.
• Represent Allegiant in all regulatory, governmental, and airport authority matters, including interactions with FAA, TSA, and city officials.
• Audit service provider training compliance through regular review of training records and monthly evaluations.
• Monitor vendor invoices for contract alignment, escalating discrepancies or billing issues as needed.
• Ensure effective ground support equipment (GSE) management and completion of required reporting.
• Align base team communications and station initiatives with corporate strategy.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for unresolved safety, service, or performance concerns.
• Coordinate cross-functional responses to irregular operations and support decision-making among base stakeholders.
• Address escalated customer complaints in partnership with Customer Relations and relevant departments.
• Foster continuous improvement and recognition through joint initiatives with Allegiant and vendor leadership.
• Support talent development for base personnel
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