Gulfstream G650ER Client Aviation Manager - San Jose, CA

Solairus Aviation•San Jose, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Solairus Aviation is seeking a full-time Client Aviation Manager to lead a Gulfstream G650ER flight department at KSJC airport in San Jose, California. The role requires a team-oriented leader committed to safe, professional service and Solairus’ culture of service, safety, and integrity. The manager supervises assigned personnel and coordinates operational, scheduling, training, maintenance, administrative, and client-related matters. The position requires on-call availability and location within two hours of KSJC, either currently or after relocation.

Requirements

Total flight time: 3,000 hours.
Pilot-in-command time: 1,500 hours.
Multi-engine land (MEL) time: 1,500 hours.
MEL PIC time: 500 hours.
Turbojet time: 500 hours.
Instrument time: 250 hours.
Management background with a demonstrated 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 strive to implement and extend industry best practices in flight operations.
Typed on Gulfstream G650.
Current first-class medical certificate 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 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 manuals, policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
Monitor personnel appearance, dress code, and conduct to maintain high standards.
Keep current with and file 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 PTO through the flight coordinator.
Update the flight coordinator on aircraft schedule changes and other matters affecting aircraft and crew scheduling.
Conduct personnel meetings to coordinate activities, address problems and questions, share information, and promote employee goodwill.
Approve expense accounts for assigned personnel.
Participate in interviews for personnel assigned to the operation.
Seek the Client Responsible Officer’s input or approval on substantive operational, personnel, and administrative matters, and notify that officer of anticipated pilot relief needs.
Submit reports 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 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 professional conduct.
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.