Gulfstream G650ER Client Aviation Manager - San Jose, CA

Solairus Aviation•San Jose, CA

2d•$50,000 - $500,000•Onsite

About The Position

Solairus Aviation is seeking a full-time Client Aviation Manager to lead a flight department based at KSJC airport. The role requires a team-oriented leader committed to excellence and to safely and professionally meeting clients’ travel needs while upholding Solairus’ culture of service, safety, and integrity. The manager oversees assigned personnel and coordinates operational, staffing, scheduling, training, maintenance, administrative, and client-related matters. The position requires a Gulfstream G650 type rating, a first-class medical, annual ICAO international procedures training, and availability to work on an on-call basis. The successful candidate must be located or willing to relocate within two hours of KSJC.

Requirements

3,000 hours total flight time.
1,500 hours PIC time.
1,500 hours MEL time.
500 hours MEL PIC time.
500 hours in turbojet aircraft.
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.
A track record of working in and contributing to environments that implement and continually extend industry best practices in flight operations.
Gulfstream G650 type rating.
First-class medical certificate.
Ability to work on an on-call basis.
Ability to complete ICAO International procedures training annually.
Must be located or willing to relocate within two hours of KSJC.

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 manual policies and procedures, as well as applicable regulations.
Monitor assigned personnel’s appearance, dress code, and conduct.
Maintain current copies of Solairus Aviation memorandums.
Coordinate, schedule, and review 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.
Keep the assigned flight coordinator informed of 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 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 the officer of anticipated pilot-relief needs.
Submit written reports as required by the Operations Manuals, with copies to the Client Responsible Officer.
Revise copies of manuals and publications assigned to aircraft.
Maintain a Training Currency and Monthly Flight Time Record for each crewmember assigned to the account 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 and company image.
Actively participate in Safety Management System implementation and initiatives, and remain familiar with SMS policies and procedures.