Gulfstream GV Captain — Van Nuys (KVNY), CA | Full-Time

Pilot Assessments; California; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Solairus Aviation seeks an experienced Captain to lead safe, compliant operations on a Gulfstream GV based at KVNY, Van Nuys, CA. You will be the standard-bearer for safety, professionalism, and passenger experience on domestic and international legs.

You must hold an ATP or GV-equivalent with 3,000+ total hours, including 1,500+ PIC, and be ready for on-call, international ops with a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• 3,000+ total flight hours
• PIC: 1,500+ hours
• MEL: 1,500+ hours
• MEL PIC: 500+ hours
• Turbojet time: 500+ hours
• Instrument time: 250+ hours
• GV type rating or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Lead safe operation of the Gulfstream GV on every flight.
• Review maintenance status and verify readiness prior to dispatch.
• Complete preflight inspection and proper documentation.
• Plan flights including weather, NOTAMs, routes, fuel and alternates.
• Operate under Solairus policies and all applicable FARs.
• Safeguard safety and comfort of passengers and crew; provide service.
• Complete post-flight and trip paperwork per procedures.

Skills

Gulfstream GV

PIC (Pilot in Command)

Flight operations

Crew coordination

Safety culture

Education

Airline Transport Pilot (ATP)

Job description

Solairus Aviation is seeking an experienced Captain to lead safe, compliant, and polished operations on a Gulfstream GV based at KVNY in Van Nuys, California. You’ll be the standard-bearer for safety, professionalism, and passenger experience on every leg—domestic and international.

Employer: Solairus Aviation

Location: Van Nuys, California, United States (KVNY)

Employment: Full-time

Aircraft: Gulfstream GV

As Captain, you will ensure every flight is executed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with Solairus policies and all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations. You’ll set the tone for a culture of safety and service while managing all aspects of flight operations and crew coordination.

• Lead safe, professional operation of the Gulfstream GV on every flight.
• Review aircraft maintenance status and verify aircraft readiness prior to dispatch.
• Complete the approved Aircraft Flight Manual preflight inspection and ensure proper documentation.
• Conduct thorough flight planning: weather, facilities, NOTAMs, route, fuel, performance, alternates, and international requirements.
• Operate strictly in accordance with Solairus Aviation policies, procedures, and all applicable FARs.
• Safeguard the safety and comfort of passengers and crew; model exceptional customer service.
• Accurately complete and submit all post-flight and trip paperwork per current procedures.

• Current type rating on the Gulfstream GV or a comparable aircraft.
• Valid First-Class Medical.
• Ability to complete ICAO International Procedures training annually.
• On-call availability and flexibility for changing schedules.
• Professionalism, sound judgment, and a proactive safety mindset.
• Exceptional communication and crew resource management skills.

• Total time: 3,000+ hours
• Pilot-in-Command (PIC): 1,500+ hours
• Multi-Engine (MEL): 1,500+ hours
• MEL PIC: 500+ hours
• Turbojet time: 500+ hours
• Instrument time: 250+ hours

• Base: Van Nuys, CA (KVNY)
• Schedule: On-call; must be responsive to operational needs
• Residency: Maintain a primary residence within a two-hour drive of KVNY or be willing to relocate
• Operations: Domestic and international

Operate to the highest standards of safety and regulatory compliance, adhering to Solairus Aviation policies and all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations at all times.