Gulfstream GIV Captain – Oakland, CA (KOAK)

Pilot Assessments; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Solairus is seeking a Captain to fly the Gulfstream GIV from Oakland, delivering a premium client experience while upholding safety, service, and integrity. You will review aircraft maintenance status, conduct pre-flight inspections, and plan missions with weather, NOTAMs, routing and destination considerations.

Requirements include 3,000+ total hours, 1,500+ PIC, 1,500+ MEL hours (including 500+ MEL PIC), 500+ turbojet hours, a Gulfstream GIV type rating, and a current FAA First-Class Medical.

Qualifications

• Flight time and hours requirements as listed in the ad.
• Gulfstream GIV type rating required.
• FAA First-Class Medical required.
• Annual ICAO international procedures training required.
• On-call schedule flexibility is necessary.
• Residence within two-hour drive of KOAK or willingness to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Captain on the Gulfstream GIV, ensuring safe operations per Solairus policies and FARs.
• Review maintenance status and airworthiness prior to each flight.
• Conduct thorough pre-flight inspections per the approved AFM.
• Plan each mission considering weather, NOTAMs, routing, and airports.
• Lead a professional operation prioritizing safety of passengers, aircraft, and crew.
• Complete trip documentation accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with crew and support teams to uphold safety, service, and integrity standards.

Job description

What you’ll do

• Serve as Captain on the Gulfstream GIV, ensuring safe and prudent operations in accordance with Solairus policies, procedures, and applicable FARs.
• Review aircraft maintenance status and airworthiness prior to each flight.
• Conduct thorough pre-flight inspections per the approved AFM.
• Plan each mission: analyze weather, NOTAMs, facilities, routing, destination and alternate airports.
• Lead a professional, client-focused operation that prioritizes the safety of passengers, aircraft, and crew.
• Complete all trip documentation accurately and on time under current procedures.
• Collaborate closely with crew and support teams to consistently deliver Solairus’ safety, service, and integrity standards.

What you bring

• Flight time: 3,000+ total hours; 1,500+ PIC hours; 1,500+ MEL hours including 500+ MEL PIC; 500+ turbojet hours; 250+ instrument hours.
• Type rating: Gulfstream GIV (or comparable) type rating required.
• Medical: Current FAA First-Class Medical.
• Training: Ability to complete annual ICAO international procedures training.
• Availability: On-call schedule flexibility.
• Location: Primary residence within a two-hour drive of KOAK or willingness to relocate.

Why you’ll love this role

• Operate a renowned long-range business jet for a premium client experience.
• Be part of a culture grounded in safety, service, and integrity.
• Engage in diverse domestic and international missions that keep your skills sharp.
• Grow professionally with recurrent and international procedures training.

Home base & travel

Based at Oakland International Airport (KOAK). This position supports domestic and international travel requirements and calls for proximity to the base for on-call readiness.