Pilot: Lead Captain - Challenger 300 | KBNA

Clay Lacy Aviation•Nashville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Lead Captain at Clay Lacy Aviation, you will act as a flight crew member and ensure effective communication between the account and Clay Lacy Aviation. This includes liaising with the Account Manager (ACM), Director of Maintenance (DOM), Director of Training, Assistant Chief Pilot (ACP), and Trip Support Specialists. You will be responsible for ensuring crew compliance with regulations, directives, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), assisting in coordinating training, reviewing expense reports and invoices, and helping manage crew schedules. A key aspect of this role is fostering good working relationships and perpetuating CLA company culture and ideals within your flight department.

Requirements

Minimum experience required to safely operate the assigned aircraft in compliance with the company Operational Specifications, General Operations Manual, and Flight Operations Manual while meeting account management requirements.
Applicable FAA Part 91 and/or FAA Part 135 requirements for aircraft type assigned.
Must remain current with flight requirements.
ATP certificate required.
First Class Medical Required.
CL-30 Type Rating Required.
Unexpired and valid Driver's License.
Unexpired and valid passport.
Candidates are required to be type rated, and reside within a 2-hour drivable commuting distance to KBNA.
Must pass Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background Checks.
Pilot skills consistent with operational requirements.
Ability to prioritize and organize workflow.
Exceptional interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills.
Able to take initiative and execute assigned tasks in a timely and flawless manner.
Strong teamwork acumen with a profound ability to work under extreme pressure.

Nice To Haves

Create strong customer relations and deliver customer-centric solutions.
Take on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm.
Work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Communicate a clear understanding of the needs of varied audiences and modes.
Gain the trust and confidence of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Responsibilities

Act as Pilot in Command (PIC) or Second in Command (SIC) as designated.
Ensure compliance with flight and maintenance schedules and other directives governing the aircraft’s operation.
Ensure crew compliance with flight & duty times limitations as outlined in the GOM if Part 135, or reasonably adhere to Part 135 standards as able if Part 91.
Ensure the accomplishment of pre-flight/post-flight duties & inspections IAW the AFM.
Coordinate with DOM & ACM to ensure aircraft is cleaned as necessary (or scheduled).
Manage aircraft inventory to meet owner or user requirements (may be assigned to Cabin Attendant).
Monitor crew members’ performance and communicate to Assistant Chief Pilot (ACP) relative to annual performance reviews.
Complete & approve crew expense reports IAW CLA policy.
Review monthly billing summaries. Report discrepancies to accounting and ACM.
Coordinate/manage crewmember’s days off and vacation requests. Relay to ACP for inclusion on schedule. Communicate with ACM for owner approval if necessary.
Liaison with ACP and Director of Training.
Conduct monthly review of currency and upcoming training/evaluation requirements.
Conduct annual aircraft black book audits (work with Flight Ops and ACP).
Ensure compliance with fleet requirements (SOPs, required paperwork, etc.).
Be familiar with installed equipment on aircraft. Maintain all required regulatory aircraft operational authorizations and mandates.
Be aware of scheduled/unscheduled maintenance events.
Assist CLA in the resolution and communication of mechanical AOG events when required.
Review monthly work orders invoices.
Coordinate/communicate with Maintenance Controller (or DOM if assigned) any maintenance-related items, squawks to ensure all maintenance related scheduling is communicated effectively (to include scheduling specialist & ACM).
Ensure all trip related requests or changes from aircraft owner (or charter client) are communicated to Charter Department and Chief Pilot’s office.
Assist in gathering any required operationally related data for special projects or reporting as requested.
Mediate and facilitate good working relationships within your Flight Department.
Cultivate and maintain good working relationships with all external stakeholders and CLA.
Ensure CLA company culture is perpetuated among members of the Flight Department.
Provide constructive feedback to increase efficiency in process and procedure within CLA through the ACM or via Safety Management System if required.
Work with CLA ACM in the Management of Aircraft Owners overall experience.
Update Scheduling Specialist regarding aircraft schedule changes and other matters that may affect the scheduling of aircraft, crews or contract pilots/contract cabin attendants.
Coordinate with ACM, DOM, Scheduling Specialist and managed billing to have regular flight department meetings to discuss & manage activities, mx events, budget, identify problems, answer questions, pass information gathered from owner and create future improvement projects and goals.
In conjunction with the ACP/Chief Pilots, participate in the interview process and selection of all flight department personnel.
Communicate with ACM for input and/or approval for all operational, personnel and administrative issues.
Make recommendations for additional training for flight department members to ACM & ACP (conferences, safety training, industry events, etc.).