Director of Aviation — Captain & Flight Ops Leader (G700)

Mente Group; San Jose (CA); In loco; USD 250.000 - 350.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Mente Group in the San Francisco Bay Area seeks a Director of Aviation (Flying) to launch and lead a private flight department operating a Gulfstream G700. The role blends departmental leadership with active flight duties, including line-pilot time and overseeing a small operations team.

The successful candidate will bring extensive large-cabin jet experience, FAA Part 91 expertise, and a strong track record in budget management and crew supervision, ensuring safe, discreet service for a private

Competenze

• Pilot with extensive large-cabin jet experience and leadership background.
• FAA ATP certification preferred; Gulfstream G700 type rating or ability to obtain.
• Recent PIC experience on large-cabin, long-range aircraft.
• Strong financial acumen; experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets.
• Deep knowledge of FAA Part 91 regulations and safety standards.
• Proven crew leadership for flight and support teams.
• Discretion and professional handling of private client travel.

Mansioni

• Lead the Flight Department and serve as line pilot on the G700.
• Oversee all flight operations from scheduling to trip completion.
• Hire, train, and supervise pilots, cabin crew, and maintenance staff.
• Ensure FAA Part 91 compliance across operations.
• Coordinate maintenance and regulatory adherence with Maintenance Manager.
• Develop and manage the flight dept budget and drive efficiency.
• Act as primary contact between owner, client team, and regulators.

Conoscenze

Extensive large-cabin jet experience

FAA ATP certification

G700 type rating (or ability to obtain

PIC experience in long-range aircraft

Strong financial & budget management

FAA Part 91 knowledge

Crew leadership & team management

Discretion and client travel etiquette

Formazione

Aviation management / business administration / aeronautical engineering degree is a plus

Relevant aviation credentials (FAA ATP)

Strumenti

Gulfstream G700 operations

G650/G500/G600 experience accepted

Descrizione del lavoro

Mente Group in the San Francisco Bay Area seeks a Director of Aviation (Flying) to launch and lead a private flight department operating a Gulfstream G700. The role blends departmental leadership with active flight duties, including line-pilot time and overseeing a small operations team.

The successful candidate will bring extensive large-cabin jet experience, FAA Part 91 expertise, and a strong track record in budget management and crew supervision, ensuring safe, discreet service for a private