Allegiantair Sr Manager, Operations Control Center (OCC/SOC) leads operational performance and continuous improvement of airline operations control centers. The role oversees managers and ensures safe, compliant, and efficient airline operations.
Responsibilities
Demonstrated ability to lead leaders, develop high-performing teams, and drive accountability, consistency, and operational discipline across shifts and functional areas.
Strong working knowledge of aviation safety standards, safe operating practices, 14 CFR Chapter I, Federal Aviation Regulations, operating specifications, and airline operational control requirements.
Proven ability to evaluate complex operational risk, make sound decisions under pressure, and provide clear direction during time-sensitive or ambiguous situations.
Strong understanding of airline operational interdependencies, including dispatch, crew scheduling, maintenance, aircraft routing, airport operations, charter operations, and customer impact.
Excellent executive-level written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to brief operational strategy, risk, performance, and decisions to senior leaders and cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills with the ability to identify trends, assess root causes, and implement practical mitigation or improvement plans.
Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes across departments through collaboration, credibility, clear communication, and shared accountability.
Ability to remain calm, professional, and decisive during high-pressure events, irregular operations, severe weather disruptions, and other operational challenges.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn, support, and optimize airline operations systems, decision-support tools, and reporting processes.
Qualification
Highly organized and self-directedExperience supporting mergerProvide senior-level leadershipPartner with the DirectorDevelop
Required
Highly organized and self-directed, with the ability to manage competing priorities, lead multiple initiatives, and maintain focus in a dynamic operational environment.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust, coach effectively, navigate conflict, and foster a positive leadership culture.
Ability to work effectively within a team environment while maintaining clear lines of authority, communication, and operational discipline.
FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate or equivalent operational control experience.
Previous senior leadership experience within an airline OCC / SOC, Flight Dispatch, Crew Scheduling, Maintenance Control, or integrated operations environment.
Experience leading large-scale irregular operations, severe weather response, aircraft routing constraints, system disruptions, or other complex airline operational events.
Experience developing or leading operational performance programs, staffing models, procedures, training content, performance metrics, or continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience supporting merger, integration, transformation, or operational readiness initiatives within an airline or similarly complex operational environment.
Advanced knowledge of airline operational systems, schedule recovery tools, aircraft routing processes, and operational performance reporting.
Preferred
Provide senior-level leadership, direction, and accountability for OCC Managers / SOC Managers and daily OCC / SOC execution in support of safe, reliable, compliant, and efficient airline operations.
Partner with the Director, OCC / Senior Director, SOC to establish operational priorities, performance expectations, decision-making standards, and long-term department objectives.
Lead tactical and strategic operational planning to mitigate disruption, protect the flight schedule, optimize aircraft and crew utilization, and support customer, commercial, and operational objectives.
Serve as a senior OCC / SOC decision-maker during irregular operations, severe weather events, aircraft routing constraints, system disruptions, and other complex operational events.
Drive cross-functional coordination with Dispatch, Crew Scheduling, Maintenance Control, Charter Operations, Airport Operations, Guest Services, Network Planning, Crew Planning, Flight Operations, and other stakeholders to maintain a shared operational strategy.
Oversee OCC Manager / SOC Duty Manager performance, coaching, development, accountability, and succession planning to build leadership depth and operational consistency across the team.
Develop, refine, and manage OCC Manager / SOC Duty Manager staffing models, shift schedules, workload alignment, and coverage plans to support a 24/7 operation.
Serve as a senior OCC / SOC subject matter expert and process owner for operational software, decision-support tools, procedures, and workflows; support system optimization, adoption, and continuous improvement.