Gulfstream G650ER Client Aviation Manager - Van Nuys, CA

Solairus Aviation•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$50,000 - $500,000

About The Position

Solairus Aviation is seeking a full-time Client Aviation Manager (CAM) to lead a flight department at KVNY airport. The role calls for a team player committed to excellence and to safely and professionally meeting clients’ travel needs while upholding Solairus’ culture of service, safety, and integrity. The position is associated with a Gulfstream G650ER and requires the manager to be located or willing to relocate within two hours of KVNY. The manager must be available on an on-call basis.

Requirements

3,000 total flight hours.
1,500 PIC hours.
1,500 MEL hours.
500 MEL PIC hours.
500 hours in turbojet aircraft.
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 that strive to implement and continually extend industry best practices in all facets of flight operations.
Typed on the G650.
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 KVNY.

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 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 scheduling procedures with clients to promote reliable and efficient aircraft scheduling.
Approve and schedule assigned personnel’s PTO through the flight coordinator.
Update the assigned flight coordinator about 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 assigned to 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 all copies of manuals and publications assigned to aircraft.
Maintain each assigned crewmember’s Training Currency and Monthly Flight Time Record according to the Solairus FOM procedure.
Ensure timely submission of training records, medicals, and other required operations data to flight operations.
Promote customer goodwill through high-quality service and professional demeanor, and promote Solairus Aviation’s business reputation, image, and goodwill.
Actively participate in Safety Management System implementation and initiatives and remain familiar with SMS policies and procedures.