Gulfstream G550 Client Aviation Manager - Van Nuys, CA

Socket.dev; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Solairus Aviation is seeking a Full-Time Client Aviation Manager to lead a flight department and coordinate crew scheduling, training, and operational oversight at KVNY. The role emphasizes leadership, regulatory compliance, and high standards of service and safety.

Ideal candidates bring strong management experience, NBAA CAM or equivalent leadership training, budgeting skills, and a track record in flight operations. Located near KVNY or willing to relocate within 2 hours.

Qualifications

• Total time: 3000 hours; PIC: 1500 hours; MEL: 1500 hours; MEL PIC: 500 hours; Turbo Jet: 500; Instrument: 250.

Responsibilities

• Supervises assigned personnel to ensure policy compliance with Solairus, FAA, and regulations.
• Coordinates crew and maintenance training with the appropriate contractor.
• Develops scheduling procedures to promote reliable aircraft scheduling.
• Approves PTO and informs flight operations of schedule changes.
• Promotes safety, service quality, and goodwill with clients.
• Leads meetings to coordinate activities and resolve issues.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Budgeting

Training coordination

Communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

NBAA CAM certification

College degree or higher

ICAO procedures training (annual)

Job description

Overview

Solairus Aviation is currently searching for a Full-Time Client Aviation Manager (CAM) to lead a flight department at the KVNYairport. The ideal candidate will need to be a team player while seeking excellence in every aspect of their performance.Join a hardworking team who strive to safely and professionally meet the travel needs of our clientswhile adhering to Solairus' uniqueculture of service, safety, and integrity.

Essential Responsibilities/Duties

• 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, 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.

Qualifications

• Total time = 3000 hours
• PIC = 1500 hours
• MEL = 1500 hours
• MEL PIC = 500 hours
• Time in Turbo Jet = 500
• Instrument Time = 250 hours

Specific Qualifications/Certifications

A management background with a demonstrated track record of exceptional leadership skill is required to be considered for this position.

• NBAA CAM certification or other applicable leadership training is preferred.
• Experience in multiple facets of training for flight operations personnel.
• Budget development and management experience.
• College degree and/or advanced (non-flight) training.
• Interpersonal communication skills to coordinate activities, identify problems, answer questions, pass information, and promote department goodwill.
• Track record of working in (and contributing to the development of) one or more environments striving to implement and continually extend industry "best practices" in all facets of flight operations.

• Typed on G550

• First class medical required
• Must be able to work on anon-call basis
• Must be able to complete ICAO International procedures training annually
• Must be located or willing to relocate within 2 hours of KVNY.

Additional Information

Solairus collects salary range information based on market conditions from multiple industry sources. Solairus crewmembers are paid $50,000 to $500,000 based on geographic area, experience, equipment type/aircraft, job duties, training, and the assigned account.