Gulfstream G650ER Client Aviation Manager - West Harrison, NY

Solairus Aviation•White Plains, NY

About The Position

Solairus Aviation is seeking a full-time Client Aviation Manager to lead a flight department operating a Gulfstream G650ER at KHPN airport. The role supervises assigned personnel and helps ensure the operation complies with Solairus, FAA, and other applicable manuals and regulations. The manager coordinates crew and maintenance training, aircraft scheduling, personnel matters, administrative activities, and communications with the client’s responsible officer. The position also supports customer service, company reputation, and implementation of the Safety Management System. The manager must be available on an on-call basis and must be located, or willing to relocate, within two hours of KHPN. The candidate must be typed on the G650, hold a first-class medical, and complete annual ICAO international procedures training. The stated salary range is $50,000 to $500,000, with compensation varying according to geographic area, experience, aircraft, job duties, training, and assigned account.

Requirements

At least 3,000 total flight hours.
At least 1,500 hours PIC.
At least 1,500 hours MEL.
At least 500 hours MEL PIC.
At least 500 hours in turbojet aircraft.
At least 250 hours of instrument time.
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 striving to implement and continually extend industry best practices in flight operations.
Typed on the G650.
Hold a first-class medical.
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 KHPN.

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 and 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 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 about aircraft schedule changes and other matters affecting aircraft and crew scheduling.
Hold 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 the operation.
Seek the Client Responsible Officer’s input or approval on substantive operational, personnel, and administrative matters; notify the officer of anticipated pilot-relief needs.
Submit written reports required by the Operations Manuals and provide copies to the Client Responsible Officer.
Revise 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 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.
Participate in Safety Management System implementation and initiatives and remain familiar with SMS policies and procedures.