Allegiant
Allegiant Air is an ultra-low-cost carrier established in 1997, headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. The airline operates a fleet of 127 aircraft, all from the Airbus A320 family, and serves over 550 routes, focusing on point-to-point flights that connect underserved regional cities with popular leisure destinations. Allegiant employs more than 1,000 pilots and operates out of several crew bases, including Las Vegas, Orlando, Tampa, Phoenix, and more. Its business model emphasizes affordable, nonstop flights, and most of its routes allow pilots to return home at the end of each day. Allegiant is known for its aggressive growth, adding new aircraft, routes, and bases while maintaining a strong commitment to training through its facilities in Las Vegas and Sanford, Florida.
Airline Notes
Allegiant Air operates over 500 routes to more than 120 destinations across the U.S. and the Caribbean, offering convenient “out-and-back” day trips consisting of 2, 3, or 4 legs.
The airline has identified 1,400 new route opportunities and plans to continue receiving Boeing aircraft deliveries in 2025.
Initial Boeing 737 bases include Sanford (SFB), St. Pete-Clearwater (PIE), and Punta Gorda (PGD), with SFB now serving as the company’s largest base.
Allegiant supports its operations with training facilities on both the East and West Coasts.
The airline is currently in contract negotiations, reflecting its commitment to ongoing improvement.
Its IATA code is G4, ICAO code is AAY, and its ATC callsign is “Allegiant.”
Pilot Hiring Minimums:
First Officer Position:
Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate
FCC Radiotelephone Operator’s Permit
All aeronautical experience requirements for an ATP, Airplane category rating, as outlined in 14 CFR §61.159
Preferred Pilot Hiring Requirements:
FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Multi-Engine Land Certificate (restricted or unrestricted)
Bachelor’s degree
Part 121 experience
Basic computer skills.
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Airline Type
Major
Number of Pilots
1400
Number of Aircraft in Fleet
158
Number of Domiciles
23
Union
IBT
Fleet
737-7: 30
737-8: 20
A319: 35
A320: 73
Domiciles
BLI
FLL
IWA
PGD
SFB
ABE
BNA
PIT
TYS
AVL
CVG
LAX
IND
SAV
DSM
LAS
GRR
PIE
VPS
AUS
ATW
FNT
PVU
Airline Notes
Allegiant Air operates over 500 routes to more than 120 destinations across the U.S. and the Caribbean, offering convenient “out-and-back” day trips consisting of 2, 3, or 4 legs.
The airline has identified 1,400 new route opportunities and plans to continue receiving Boeing aircraft deliveries in 2025.
Initial Boeing 737 bases include Sanford (SFB), St. Pete-Clearwater (PIE), and Punta Gorda (PGD), with SFB now serving as the company’s largest base.
Allegiant supports its operations with training facilities on both the East and West Coasts.
The airline is currently in contract negotiations, reflecting its commitment to ongoing improvement.
Its IATA code is G4, ICAO code is AAY, and its ATC callsign is “Allegiant.”