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Client Aviation Manager overseeing flight department operations at KAUS airport. Ensuring compliance with company policies and managing personnel within a private aviation services context.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $50,000 - $500,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in flight operations management, including compliance with FAA regulations, training coordination, and personnel supervision. Proven ability to develop efficient scheduling procedures and maintain high standards of service and professionalism.

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Total Flight Time: 3000 HoursPIC Experience: 1500 HoursMEL Experience: 1500 HoursNBAA CAM CertificationBudget Development and Management

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Hard Skills

Training CoordinationFlight Operations ManagementScheduling Procedures DevelopmentCompliance MonitoringExpense Account ApprovalSafety Management System (SMS) ImplementationPersonnel InterviewingTraining Currency MaintenanceReport SubmissionManual Revision

Soft Skills

Interpersonal CommunicationLeadershipProblem IdentificationEmployee Goodwill PromotionCoordination

Certifications & Qualifications

NBAA CAM Certification

Industry Keywords

FAA RegulationsSolairus AviationBest Practices in Flight OperationsTraining Records ManagementClient Responsible Officer Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Total time = 3000 hours
PIC = 1500 hours
MEL = 1500 hours
MEL PIC = 500 hours
Time in Turbo Jet = 500
Instrument Time = 250 hours
A management background with a demonstrated track record of exceptional leadership skill is required
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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous 401K matching structure
Employee wellness programs
Top-notch health benefits