DSM - Des Moines Tower

FAA Control Tower and Approach Control in Des Moines, Iowa

Facility Information

Basic Information
Identifier DSM
Name Des Moines Tower
Leveli Level 7
Type Tower and Approach Control
Service Area Central
District Minneapolis
Contact Information
Phone Number 515-974-8010
Address 3000 McKinley Ave
Des Moines, IA 50321
Hours of Operationi 0000-2359 (always open)

Salary Information

2023 Pay Table for Des Moines Tower
Career Leveli Hourly Min. Hourly Max. Salary Min. Salary Max.i
CPC $43.99 $59.39 $91,808 $123,940
D3 $39.10 $43.99 $81,594 $91,808
D2 $34.20 $39.10 $71,376 $81,594
AG $24.41 $24.41 $50,942 $50,942
Includes everything except premium pay.
Des Moines Tower Pay Factors
Facility Leveli Level 7
Locality Area Rest of U.S.
Locality Payi 16.50%

Staffing and Training

Staffing Information, October 2023
CPC Targeti 22 CPCs
CPCs on Boardi 16 CPCs
Current Number of Trainees 6 trainees
Current Staffing Leveli 73%
Projected Staffing Leveli 86%
Training Information, October 2023
Average Training Timei 1.67 years
Training Success Ratei 82%
Travel Days from Academyi 2 days