Gulfstream G550 Client Aviation Manager - Oakland, CA

Solairus Aviation; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company in Oakland is seeking a full-time Client Aviation Manager to lead its flight department. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with safety standards and provide exceptional service while managing personnel and scheduling. The role requires a minimum of 3,000 flight hours with specific pilot-in-command and training credentials. This position offers an opportunity to excel in a dynamic aviation environment.

Qualifications

• 3,000 total flight hours required.
• 1,500 PIC hours mandatory.
• 1,500 MEL hours required.
• 500 MEL PIC hours mandatory.
• 250 Instrument Time required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises assigned personnel to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Monitors personal appearance and conduct of all assigned personnel.
• Coordinates and reviews training for crew and maintenance personnel.
• Develops scheduling procedures with clients for reliable aircraft scheduling.
• Ensures timely submission of training records and operations data.
• Promotes customer goodwill and the Solairus Aviation brand.
• Participates in the Safety Management System implementation.

Skills

Team player

Leadership

Customer service

Safety Management System knowledge

Job description

Gulfstream G550 Client Aviation Manager – Oakland, CA

Solairus Aviation

Solairus Aviation is currently searching for a full‑time Client Aviation Manager (CAM) to lead a flight department at KOAK. The ideal candidate will be a team player seeking excellence in every aspect of performance, delivering safe and professional service while adhering to Solairus’ unique culture of service, safety, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Supervises assigned personnel to ensure compliance with Solairus policies, FAA and other manuals, and 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, answer questions, 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.
• Total flight hours required = 3,000; PIC = 1,500; MEL = 1,500; MEL PIC = 500; Instrument Time = 250.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries: Airlines and Aviation