Client Aviation Manager & Praetor 600 Captain – San Jose, CA

Pilot Assessments; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Solairus Aviation seeks a CAM to supervise a high-performing team, steward budgets and training, and ensure FAA and company standards compliance while flying the managed aircraft at KSJC.

You will lead scheduling, training, and risk management for safe, efficient operations, with a focus on safety culture and operational excellence in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Total flight time 3,000+ hours.
• PIC 1,500+ hours.
• MEL 1,500+ hours including 500 MEL PIC.
• Turbojet time 500 hours.
• Instrument time 250 hours.
• Valid First Class Medical.
• Willing to relocate within 2 hours of KSJC.
• NBAA CAM certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise personnel to ensure compliance with Solairus, FAA, and other manuals and regulations.
• Coordinate, schedule, and review training for crew and maintenance personnel; maintain training currency and monthly flight time records.
• Plan and conduct maintenance test, training, and other flights as required.
• Develop and refine scheduling procedures; forecast pilot relief needs and notify the Client Responsible Officer.
• Approve/schedule PTO and review expense accounts for assigned personnel.
• Participate in interviews and selection of assigned personnel.
• Manage departmental budgets and records to support efficient, compliant operations.
• Actively participate in the Safety Management System (SMS).
• Serve as a Praetor 600 captain, supporting line flying as needed.

Skills

Leadership

On-call availability

Safety compliance

Education

NBAA CAM certification

Tools

Praetor 600 experience

Job description

The Opportunity

As CAM, you will supervise a high-performing team, steward budgets and training programs, and ensure unwavering compliance with FAA and company standards—all while flying the managed aircraft. You’ll be a culture carrier for safety, service, and operational excellence.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise assigned personnel to ensure compliance with Solairus, FAA, and other manuals and regulations.
• Coordinate, schedule, and review training for crew and maintenance personnel; maintain training currency and monthly flight time records for each crewmember.
• Plan and conduct maintenance test, training, and other flights as required.
• Develop and refine scheduling procedures with clients; forecast pilot relief needs and notify the Client Responsible Officer.
• Approve/schedule PTO and review expense accounts for assigned personnel.
• Participate in interviews and selection of assigned personnel.
• Manage departmental budgets and records to support efficient, compliant operations.
• Actively participate in the Safety Management System (SMS).
• Serve as a Praetor 600 captain, supporting line flying as operational needs dictate.

What You Bring

• Typed on Praetor 600.
• Valid First Class Medical.
• Total Time: 3,000 hours.
• PIC: 1,500 hours.
• MEL: 1,500 hours, including 500 hours MEL PIC.
• Turbojet Time: 500 hours.
• Instrument Time: 250 hours.
• Management background with a demonstrated track record of exceptional leadership.
• NBAA CAM certification or other applicable leadership training preferred.
• Ability to work on an on-call basis and complete ICAO International Procedures training annually.
• Located or willing to relocate within 2 hours of KSJC.

Solairus Aviation is an equal opportunity employer. Role is based at KSJC and supports domestic and international operations.