Gulfstream G550 Client Aviation Manager - Van Nuys, CA

About the role

Solairus Aviation is seeking a Full-Time Client Aviation Manager (CAM) to lead a flight department at the KVNY airport. The ideal candidate will be a team player who strives for excellence in every aspect of performance, joining a hardworking team dedicated to safely and professionally meeting the travel needs of clients while adhering to Solairus’ culture of service, safety, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned personnel to ensure compliance with Solairus, FAA, and other manuals, as well as applicable regulations.
• Monitor the personal appearance, dress code, and conduct of all assigned personnel to maintain the highest standards.
• Maintain a current read-and-file system for all Solairus Aviation memorandums.
• Coordinate, schedule, and review applicable crew and maintenance personnel training with the appropriate training contractor.
• Coordinate all maintenance test, training, and other flights not initiated by the client's normal scheduling system.
• Develop scheduling procedures with clients to promote reliable and efficient aircraft scheduling.
• Approve and schedule Personal Time Off (PTO) for all assigned personnel through the flight coordinator.
• Update the assigned flight coordinator regarding aircraft schedule changes and other matters affecting scheduling.
• Conduct meetings with all personnel to coordinate activities, identify problems, answer questions, and promote employee goodwill.
• Approve expense accounts for assigned personnel.
• Participate in the interview process for all assigned personnel employed by the operation.
• Solicit input and/or approval from the Client Responsible Officer for all operational, personnel, and administrative issues of a substantive nature.
• Notify the applicable Client Responsible Officer of anticipated needs for pilot relief.
• Submit written reports as required by the Operations Manuals, with copies to the Client Responsible Officer.
• Revise all copies of manuals and publications assigned to aircraft.
• Maintain a Training Currency and Monthly Flight Time Record for each crewmember in accordance with Solairus FOM procedures.
• Ensure timely submission of training records, medicals, and other operations data to flight operations.
• Promote customer goodwill through high-quality service and professional demeanor.
• Actively participate in the Safety Management System (SMS) implementation and initiatives, and maintain familiarity with SMS policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Total time: 3000 hours
• PIC (Pilot in Command): 1500 hours
• MEL (Multi-Engine Land): 1500 hours
• MEL PIC: 500 hours
• Time in Turbo Jet: 500 hours
• Instrument Time: 250 hours