Gulfstream G600 Client Aviation Manager - Opa Locka, FL

Solairus Aviation•Opa-Locka, FL

5d•$50,000 - $500,000

About The Position

Solairus Aviation is seeking a full-time Client Aviation Manager to lead a flight department at KOPF airport. The role supervises assigned personnel and coordinates flight department operations, training, scheduling, maintenance-related flights, records, budgets, and communications with the client. The manager is expected to promote safety, service, integrity, employee goodwill, and the company’s reputation, while actively participating in the Safety Management System (SMS). The position is associated with a Gulfstream G600 and requires the manager to be located or willing to relocate within two hours of OPF. The role requires on-call availability and annual ICAO international procedures training. Solairus crewmembers are paid between $50,000 and $500,000, based on geographic area, experience, aircraft type, job duties, training, and assigned account.

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 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 strive to implement and continually extend industry best practices in flight operations.
Typed on the G600.
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 OPF.

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 personnel appearance, dress code, and conduct to maintain high standards.
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 that are not initiated through the client’s normal scheduling system.
Develop scheduling procedures with clients to promote reliable and efficient aircraft scheduling.
Approve and schedule personnel PTO through the flight coordinator.
Keep the assigned flight coordinator updated 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 interviewing personnel for employment in the operation.
Solicit the Client Responsible Officer’s input or approval on substantive operational, personnel, and administrative matters, and 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 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, and promote Solairus Aviation’s business reputation, image, and goodwill.
Actively participate in SMS implementation and initiatives and remain familiar with SMS policies and procedures.