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 |
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 |