Gulfstream GV Client Aviation Manager - Austin, TX

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned personnel to ensure compliance with Solairus, FAA and other manuals and applicable regulations.
• Monitor personal appearance, dress code, and conduct of assigned personnel to achieve highest standards.
• Maintain a current read and file of 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, efficient scheduling of aircraft.
• Approve and schedule through the flight coordinator Personal Time Off (PTO) for all assigned personnel.
• Update the assigned flight coordinator regarding aircraft schedule changes and other matters that may affect scheduling of aircraft and crews.
• Conduct meetings with all personnel to coordinate activities, identify problems, answer questions, pass information, and promote employee goodwill.
• Approve expense accounts for assigned personnel.
• Participate in the interview process of all assigned personnel to be employed by the operation.
• Solicit the Client Responsible Officer’s input and/or approval 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 on each crewmember assigned to the account in accordance with the procedure detailed in the Solairus FOM.
• Ensure timely submission of training records, medicals, and other operations data to flight operations, as required.
• Promote customer goodwill through high quality service and professional demeanor.
• Promote the business reputation, company image and goodwill of Solairus Aviation.
• Actively participate in the Safety Management System (SMS) implementation and initiatives and be familiar with SMS policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Total time: 3000 hours
• Pilot-in-command (PIC): 1500 hours
• Multi‑engine land (MEL): 1500 hours
• MEL PIC: 500 hours
• Time in Turbo Jet: 500 hours
• Instrument Time: 250 hours