Global 6000 Client Aviation Manager - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Solairus Aviation•Fort Lauderdale, FL

6h•$50,000 - $500,000

About The Position

Solairus Aviation is seeking a full-time Client Aviation Manager to lead a flight department at KFXE airport in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The role oversees assigned personnel and flight-department operations while ensuring compliance with Solairus, FAA, and other applicable manuals and regulations. The manager coordinates staffing, training, scheduling, maintenance-related flights, records, expenses, and operational reporting, and works with the Client Responsible Officer on significant operational, personnel, and administrative matters. The position requires a management background and demonstrated leadership ability, Global 6000 type qualification, a first-class medical, annual ICAO international procedures training, and availability to work on call. The candidate must live or be willing to relocate within two hours of KFXE.

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 hours of 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.
Track record of working in and contributing to environments that implement and continually extend industry best practices in flight operations.
Typed on the Global 6000.
First-class medical 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 KFXE.

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 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 that are not initiated through the client’s normal scheduling system.
Develop scheduling procedures with clients to promote reliable, 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 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 interviews for personnel assigned to the operation.
Obtain the Client Responsible Officer’s input or approval on substantive operational, personnel, and administrative issues, 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 the aircraft.
Maintain each assigned crewmember’s Training Currency and Monthly Flight Time Record 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 a professional demeanor, and support Solairus Aviation’s reputation and image.
Actively participate in Safety Management System implementation and initiatives and remain familiar with SMS policies and procedures.