Falcon 7X Client Aviation Manager - Monterey, CA

Solairus Aviation•Monterey, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Solairus Aviation is seeking a full-time Client Aviation Manager to lead a flight department at KMRY airport. The role oversees assigned personnel and coordinates the operational, scheduling, training, maintenance, and administrative needs of the aircraft and its crew. The manager works with clients, flight coordinators, training contractors, and the Client Responsible Officer to support safe, reliable operations and high-quality service. The position also promotes Solairus Aviation’s culture of service, safety, and integrity and participates in Safety Management System implementation and initiatives.

Requirements

3,000 total flight hours.
1,500 hours PIC.
1,500 hours MEL.
500 hours MEL PIC.
500 hours in a turbojet.
250 hours of instrument time.
Management background with a demonstrated track record of exceptional leadership.
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 the development of environments that strive to implement and continually extend industry best practices in flight operations.
Typed on the Falcon 7X.
First-class medical required.
Must be able to work on an on-call basis.
Must complete ICAO international procedures training annually.
Must be located or willing to relocate within two hours of KMRY.

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 applicable manuals, policies, procedures, and 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 aircraft scheduling procedures with clients to promote reliable and efficient scheduling.
Approve and schedule assigned personnel’s paid time off through the flight coordinator.
Update the assigned flight coordinator about aircraft schedule changes and other matters that may affect 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 interviews for 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 them of anticipated pilot relief needs.
Submit written reports required by the Operations Manuals, with copies to the Client Responsible Officer.
Revise copies of manuals and publications assigned to the aircraft.
Maintain a Training Currency and Monthly Flight Time Record for each assigned crewmember 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.
Promote Solairus Aviation’s business reputation, company image, and goodwill.
Actively participate in Safety Management System implementation and initiatives and remain familiar with SMS policies and procedures.