Client Aviation Manager — Lead Flight Ops & Safety

Solairus Aviation; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Solairus Aviation is seeking a Full-Time Client Aviation Manager (CAM) to lead a flight department at KSJCairport on the West Coast. This commutable role requires a team-oriented professional who strives for excellence in safety, service, and integrity.

The CAM will supervise personnel, coordinate training and scheduling, manage client interactions, and ensure adherence to Solairus and FAA policies while maintaining accurate records and promoting a high standard of professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Supervises assigned personnel to ensure compliance with the policies and procedures contained in Solairus, FAA and other Manuals, as well as applicable regulations.
• Monitors the personal appearance, dress code, and conduct of all assigned personnel to achieve the highest standards.
• Maintains a current read and file of all Solairus Aviation memorandums.
• Coordinates, schedules and reviews applicable crew and maintenance personnel training with the appropriate training contractor.
• Coordinates all maintenance test, training and other flights not initiated by the client's normal scheduling system.
• Develops scheduling procedures with clients to promote reliable, efficient scheduling of aircraft.
• Approves and schedules through the flight coordinator Personal Time Off (PTO) for all assigned personnel.
• Updates the assigned flight coordinator regarding aircraft schedule changes and other matters that may affect the scheduling of aircraft and crews.
• Conducts meetings with all personnel to coordinate activities, identify problems, question, pass information, and promote employee goodwill.
• Approves expense accounts for assigned personnel.
• Participates in the interview process of all assigned personnel to be employed by the operation.
• Solicits the Client Responsible Officer’s input and/or approval for all operational, personnel, and administrative issues of a substantive nature; Notifies the applicable Client Responsible Officer of anticipated needs for pilot relief.
• Submits written reports as required by the Operations Manuals with copies to the Client Responsible Officer.
• Revises all copies of manuals and publications assigned to aircraft.
• Maintains a Training Currency and Monthly Flight Time Record on each crewmember assigned to the account in accordance with the procedure detailed in the Solairus FOM.
• Ensures timely submission of training records, medicals, and other operations data to flight operations, as required.
• Promotes customer goodwill through high quality service and professional demeanor. Promotes the business reputation, the company image and goodwill of SOLAIRUS Aviation.
• Actively participates in the Safety Management System (SMS) implementation and initiatives and is familiar with SMS policies and procedures.

Job description

Solairus Aviation is seeking a Full-Time Client Aviation Manager (CAM) to lead a flight department at KSJCairport on the West Coast. This commutable role requires a team-oriented professional who strives for excellence in safety, service, and integrity.

The CAM will supervise personnel, coordinate training and scheduling, manage client interactions, and ensure adherence to Solairus and FAA policies while maintaining accurate records and promoting a high standard of professionalism.