Pilot: Lead Captain - Falcon 900EX - KBZN

claylacy; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 310,000 - 335,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical/healthcare premium

Job summary

Clay Lacy Aviation in Bozeman, MT is seeking a Lead Captain to serve as a flight crewmember and lead the flight department. The role includes PIC/SIC duties, ensuring compliance with flight and maintenance schedules, and coordinating with the DOM and ACM on crew and aircraft matters.

The position requires a DA-900 type rating, residence within a 2-hour drive of KBZN, and offers a compensation range of $310,000–$335,000 with fully paid medical benefits. 200 hours annually in a Falcon 900EX.

Qualifications

• DA-900 type rating is required.
• Residence within a 2-hour driving distance to KBZN.
• Experience in flight department coordination is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Act as PIC or SIC as designated.
• Ensure compliance with flight and maintenance schedules and directives.
• Coordinate with DOM & ACM to manage aircraft and crew schedules.
• Review expense reports and invoices; monitor billing summaries.
• Maintain regulatory aircraft authorizations and fleet SOPs.
• Foster strong working relationships within the flight department and with CLA stakeholders.

Skills

PIC

SIC

Regulatory compliance

Crew scheduling

Communication

Tools

DA-900 type rating

Flight ops coordination

Job description

At Clay Lacy Aviation , we've built a legacy of excellence by combining innovation, safety, and exceptional service. We're looking for people who share our passion for aviation and our commitment to doing the right thing. Here, curiosity and continuous learning are valued, and teamwork is essential. If you're ready to contribute your skills in a supportive, high-performing environment where every detail matters, you'll find opportunities to grow your career and be part of shaping the future of private aviation.

Position Summary

As a Lead Captain , in addition to acting as a flight crewmember, you are responsible for ensuring effective communication between the account and Clay Lacy Aviation, including the Account Manager (ACM), DOM, Director of Training, Assistant Chief Pilot (ACP), and Trip Support Specialists. You will ensure crew compliance with applicable regulations, directives, and SOP's, assist in coordinating training events, review expense reports and invoices, and assist in managing crew member schedules. You will facilitate good working relationships and perpetuate CLA company culture and ideals within your flight department.

Position

Lead Captain

Aircraft

Falcon 900EX

Position Type

Full-time only; no contract

Location

Bozeman, MT (KBZN)

Operation

91; Approximately 200 hours annually

Compensation/Benefits

$310,000 -335,000 ; fully paid medical/healthcare premium.

**Candidates are required to have a DA-900 type rating, and reside within a 2 hour drivable commuting distance to KBZN.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as Pilot in Command (PIC) or Second in Command (SIC) as designated
• Ensure compliance with flight and maintenance schedules and other directives governing theaircraft's operation
• Ensure crew compliance with flight & duty times limitations as outlined in the GOM if Part 135,or reasonably adhere to Part 135 standards as able if Part 91
• Ensure the accomplishment of pre-flight/post-flight duties & inspections IAW the AFM
• Coordinate with DOM & ACM to ensure aircraft is cleaned as necessary (or scheduled)
• Manage aircraft inventory to meet owner or user requirements (may be assigned to CabinAttendant)
• Monitor crew members' performance and communicate to Assistant Chief Pilot (ACP) relative toannual performance reviews
• Complete & approve crew expense reports IAW CLA policy
• Review monthly billing summaries. Report discrepancies to accounting and ACM
• Coordinate/manage crewmember's days off and vacation requests. Relay to ACP for inclusionon schedule. Communicate with ACM for owner approval if necessary
• Liaison with ACP and Director of Training
• Conduct monthly review of currency and upcoming training/evaluation requirements
• Conduct annual aircraft black book audits (work with Flight Ops and ACP)
• Ensure compliance with fleet requirements (SOPs, required paperwork, etc.)
• Be familiar with installed equipment on aircraft. Maintain all required regulatory aircraft operational authorizations and mandates.

Maintenance Related Responsibilities

• Be aware of scheduled/unscheduled maintenance events
• Assist CLA in the resolution and communication of mechanical AOG events when required
• Review monthly work orders invoices
• Coordinate/communicate with Maintenance Controller (or DOM if assigned) any maintenance-related items, squawks to ensure all maintenance related scheduling is communicated effectively (to include scheduling specialist & ACM

Additional Responsibilities

• Ensure all trip related requests or changes from aircraft owner (or charter client) are communicated to Charter Department and Chief Pilot's office.
• Assist in gathering any required operationally related data for special projects or reporting as requested
• Mediate and facilitate good working relationships within your Flight Department
• Cultivate and maintain good working relationships with all external stakeholders and CLA
• Ensure CLA company culture is perpetuated among members of the Flight Department
• Provide constructive feedback to increase efficiency in process and procedure within CLA through the ACM or via Safety Management System if required.
• Work with CLA ACM in the Management of Aircraft Owners overall experience
• Other duties as required in support of CLA and the aircraft owner: - Update Scheduling Specialist regarding aircraft schedule changes and other matters that may affect the scheduling of aircraft, crews or contract pilots/contract cabin attendants.
• Coordinate with ACM, DOM, Scheduling Specialist and managed billing to have regular flight department meetings to discuss & manage activities, mx events, budget, identify problems, answer questions, pass information gathered from owner and create future improvement projects and goals.
• In conjunction with the ACP/Chief Pilots, participate in the interview process and selection of all flight department personnel.
• Communicate with ACM for input and/or approval for all operational, personnel and administrative issues.
• Make recommen