Senior Aviation Client Operations Manager

Solairus Aviation, Inc.; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Solairus Aviation, Inc. seeks a Full-Time Client Aviation Manager (CAM) to lead a flight department at KSNA. The role emphasizes leadership, regulatory compliance, and client-focused operations to reliably schedule aircraft and crews.

The ideal candidate will oversee training, personnel management, and adherence to Solairus’ safety culture, while ensuring high standards of service and professional conduct in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Management background with demonstrated leadership in flight operations.
• Experience in training for flight operations personnel.
• Budget development and management experience.
• College degree and/or advanced (non-flight) training.
• Interpersonal communication skills to coordinate activities and promote goodwill.
• Experience in environments implementing industry best practices in flight operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervises assigned personnel to ensure compliance with Solairus, FAA, and other regulations.
• Coordinates crew and maintenance personnel training with the training contractor.
• Develops scheduling procedures for reliable aircraft scheduling.
• Promotes customer goodwill through high quality service and professional demeanor.
• Participates in Safety Management System (SMS) initiatives.

Skills

Flight hours

PIC hours

MEL hours

MEL PIC hours

Turbo-jet time

Instrument time

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

SMS familiarity

Education

College degree or advanced non-flight training

NBAA CAM certification (preferred)

Job description

Solairus Aviation, Inc. seeks a Full-Time Client Aviation Manager (CAM) to lead a flight department at KSNA. The role emphasizes leadership, regulatory compliance, and client-focused operations to reliably schedule aircraft and crews.

The ideal candidate will oversee training, personnel management, and adherence to Solairus’ safety culture, while ensuring high standards of service and professional conduct in daily operations.