Aircraft & Crew Manager | PIC Lead, 135 Ops

ACI Jet; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k matching

Paid time off

Continuing education

Job summary

ACI Jet is seeking an Aircraft and Crew Manager (ACM) based at the San Luis Obispo County Airport (KSBP). The role requires extensive flight time and PIC experience, with a focus on leadership, crew management, and client relations for Part 135 operations with EJM oversight.

Ideal candidates hold a CL-604 rating, ATP, and a First Class Medical, and must reside within a 2-hour drive of KSBP. This on-site position offers full benefits and opportunities for professional aviation advancement.

Qualifications

• 3,500 hours total time.
• 2,000 hours PIC.
• 1,500 hours multi-engine.
• 300 hours instrument.
• CL-604 Type Rating highly desired.
• ATP with English proficiency endorsement.
• Meet ICAO Annex I, Section 2.1.10.
• Meet all EJM Charter Pilot eligibility requirements.
• First Class Medical.
• United States Passport.
• Bachelor's degree or 3-5 years aviation experience.
• Reside within 2-hour drive of San Luis Obispo (KSBP).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Flight Operations Management and aircraft Owner to ensure operational success.
• Maintain the relationship with aircraft owner and owner satisfaction.
• Oversee the owner’s travel and crew assignments.
• Recruit or assist recruitment of crewmembers for the assigned account.
• Assign crew to operations and ensure fair workloads.
• Ensure crewmembers are competent in their duties.
• Ensure aircraft are properly outfitted for client and operations.
• Coordinate aircraft maintenance with the Director of Maintenance.
• Verify monthly invoices and complete owner reports.
• Mentor other pilots on the account and perform PIC/SIC duties when assigned.
• Respond to Dispatch/Maintenance/Pilots with timely, informed answers.
• Operate aircraft safely in compliance with SOPs and GOMM.
• Provide courtesy, professionalism, and customer service to owners and clients.
• Perform thorough pre-flight inspections (aircraft, docs, fuel, weather, gates, etc.).

Skills

Total time 3500 hours

PIC 2000 hours

Multi-engine 1500 hours

Instrument 300 hours

CL-604 Type Rating

ATP certificate

English proficiency endorsement

First Class Medical

US Passport

Education

Bachelor's degree or 3-5 years aviation experience

Tools

CL-604 Type Rating

Job description

ACI Jet is seeking an Aircraft and Crew Manager (ACM) based at the San Luis Obispo County Airport (KSBP). The role requires extensive flight time and PIC experience, with a focus on leadership, crew management, and client relations for Part 135 operations with EJM oversight.

Ideal candidates hold a CL-604 rating, ATP, and a First Class Medical, and must reside within a 2-hour drive of KSBP. This on-site position offers full benefits and opportunities for professional aviation advancement.