Gulfstream GV Client Aviation Manager - Austin, TX

inMy Jet; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Solairus Aviation is seeking a Full-Time Client Aviation Manager (CAM) to lead a flight department at KAUS. The role emphasizes leadership, scheduling, and compliance with FAA and Solairus policies to safely meet client travel needs.

You will supervise personnel, coordinate maintenance and training, and develop procedures with clients to promote reliable operations. NBAA CAM certification is preferred; relocation within 2 hours of KAUS is desirable.

Qualifications

• Total flight time 3,000+ hours with PIC time of 1,500+ hours.
• Experience in multiple facets of flight operations training.
• Leadership background with proven track record in aviation management.

Responsibilities

• Supervises assigned personnel to ensure policy and regs compliance.
• Coordinates crew and maintenance training with the training contractor.
• Develops scheduling procedures with clients for reliable aircraft use.
• Reviews and approves PTO and communicates schedule changes to the flight coordinator.
• Participates in interviewing personnel and provides operational input to Client Responsible Officer.
• Maintains training currency records and ensures timely submission of records.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Budget development

Training coordination

FAA regulations

Education

College degree

Job description

OverviewSolairus Aviation is currently searching for a Full-Time Client Aviation Manager (CAM) to lead a flight department at the KAUS airport. 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 clients while adhering to Solairus’ unique culture 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 hoursSpecific Qualifications/CertificationsA 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 Gulfstream GV• First class medical required• Must be able to work on an on-call basis• Must be able to complete ICAO International procedures training annually• Must be located or willing to relocate within 2 hours of KAUSAdditional InformationSolairus 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.