Global 7500 Client Aviation Manager - Palm Beach, FL

Solairus Aviation•West Palm Beach, FL

About The Position

Solairus Aviation is seeking a full-time Client Aviation Manager to lead a flight department at KDJT airport in Palm Beach, Florida. The role requires a team-oriented leader committed to safe, professional service and the company’s culture of service, safety, and integrity. The manager supervises assigned personnel and coordinates flight-department operations, including crew and maintenance training, aircraft scheduling, personnel matters, documentation, and client communication. The position requires on-call availability, annual ICAO international procedures training, and location within two hours of KDJT or willingness to relocate there.

Requirements

At least 3,000 total flight hours.
At least 1,500 PIC hours.
At least 1,500 MEL hours.
At least 500 MEL PIC hours.
At least 500 hours in turbojet aircraft.
At least 250 instrument hours.
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 striving to implement and continually extend industry best practices in all facets of flight operations.
Typed on GL7500.
First-class medical required.
Able to work on an on-call basis.
Able to complete ICAO international procedures training annually.
Located or willing to relocate within two hours of KDJT.

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, and applicable regulations.
Monitor assigned personnel’s appearance, dress code, and conduct.
Maintain current copies 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 personal time off through the flight coordinator.
Keep the assigned flight coordinator informed of aircraft schedule changes and other matters affecting aircraft and crew scheduling.
Hold personnel meetings to coordinate activities, identify and address 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; notify the officer 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 aircraft.
Maintain training currency and monthly flight-time records for each assigned crewmember in accordance with the Solairus FOM.
Ensure timely submission of training records, medicals, and other operations data to flight operations.
Promote customer goodwill through high-quality service and professional conduct, and promote Solairus Aviation’s business reputation and image.
Participate actively in Safety Management System implementation and initiatives and remain familiar with SMS policies and procedures.