Challenger 604 Client Aviation Manager - Commutable

Solairus Aviation•,

2d•$50,000 - $500,000

About The Position

Solairus Aviation is seeking a full-time Client Aviation Manager (CAM) to lead a flight department. The role calls for a team player committed to excellence and to safely and professionally meeting clients’ travel needs while upholding Solairus’ culture of service, safety, and integrity. The CAM supervises assigned personnel, coordinates flight department activities, and works with the client’s representative and the flight coordinator on operational, personnel, administrative, scheduling, and training matters. The position requires Challenger 604 type qualification, the stated flight-time minimums, a first-class medical, annual ICAO international procedures training, and availability to work on an on-call basis.

Requirements

At least 3,000 hours total flight time.
At least 1,500 hours PIC.
At least 1,500 hours MEL.
At least 500 hours MEL PIC.
At least 500 hours in Turbo Jet.
At least 250 hours instrument time.
Management background with a demonstrated track record of exceptional leadership skill.
Experience in multiple facets of training for flight operations personnel.
Budget development and management experience.
Interpersonal communication skills to coordinate activities, identify problems, answer questions, share information, and promote department goodwill.
Track record of working in and contributing to environments that strive to implement and continually extend industry best practices in flight operations.
Typed on Challenger 604.
First-class medical required.
Must be able to work on an on-call basis.
Must complete ICAO International procedures training annually.

Nice To Haves

NBAA CAM certification or other applicable leadership training.
College degree and/or advanced non-flight training.

Responsibilities

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