Silver Air Private Jets

Recruitment

• Leverage knowledge of FAA Part 135 regulations to identify and evaluate pilot qualifications, including operational hours, aircraft type ratings, training history, and compliance with PRD (Pilot Records Database) standards.
• Conduct technical resume reviews and pre-screenings, assessing key metrics such as time-in-type, recency of flight experience, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and maintain candidate pipelines through applicant tracking systems (e.g., Pinpoint), external aviation job boards, and internal referrals.
• Perform advanced sourcing techniques, including Boolean searches, deep web research, and targeted outreach across industry networks, forums, and professional organizations.
• Utilize industry-specific frameworks to assess pilot behavioral traits, including decision-making under pressure, situational awareness, leadership capabilities, and communication skills.
• Understand physical demands and restrictions of the profession to evaluate candidates for readiness and fitness to perform duties in compliance with FAA medical standards.
• Conduct initial candidate screenings to assess cultural fit, commitment, and alignment with Silver Air’s values and operational standards.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers, HR, and compliance teams to ensure alignment in candidate evaluation and selection criteria.
• Streamline pre-hiring workflows, including PRD checks, medical certificate verifications, and coordination with training teams for simulator evaluations.
• Manage candidate progression through a structured and thorough multi-step interview process, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and aligned.
• Build and maintain relationships within the Part 135 pilot community to establish Silver Air as an employer of choice.
• Stay current on industry trends, competitor hiring practices, and pilot employment preferences, utilizing this knowledge to refine recruitment strategies.
• Tap into non-traditional sourcing methods such as direct outreach to aviation schools, pilot forums, and industry-specific networks like NBAA (National Business Aviation Association).
• Address candidate behaviors such as “ghosting” or mid-process drop-offs by implementing strong follow-up practices, expectation-setting, and relationship-building techniques.
• Screen for commitment and reliability through strategic questioning and scenario-based evaluations that simulate real-world operational challenges pilots face.
• Use insights from pilot behavior studies to understand motivations and career priorities, ensuring a better fit with Silver Air’s culture and mission.

Contract Pilot Recruiter/Sourcer – Part-Time

People Operations

• Prepare and coordinate offer letters, employment agreements, and onboarding documentation for new hires
• Support new hire onboarding, including paperwork collection, orientation scheduling, and system setup coordination
• Maintain and update employee records and HR databases within Rippling (HRIS) and internal systems
• Coordinate interview scheduling, candidate communications, and recruiting logistics through Pinpoint (ATS)
• Assist with benefits administration paperwork and employee support inquiries
• Help manage HR documentation, compliance files, and personnel records
• Maintain internal People Operations workflows and tracking systems in Monday.com and SharePoint
• Coordinate internal meetings, interviews, and team calendars for the People Operations department
• Assist with employee communications, HR announcements, and document distribution
• Order and coordinate team lunches, office supplies, and basic office support needs
• Support general administrative tasks for the Chief People Officer and People Operations team
• Ensure data accuracy, organization, and operational consistency across HR systems and records

People Operations Specialist – On-Site

Manager

• Source domestic and international lift via Avinode and established operator networks
• Negotiate pricing, ferry positioning, fuel surcharges, overnight costs, and terms
• Apply margin discipline to every trip
• Escalate or walk away from deals that fall outside commercial or safety standards
• Support PJAs with ranked, vetted options that are financially and operationally sound
• Evaluate aircraft category suitability and reposition economics
• Handle complex itineraries (multi-leg, international, peak demand, recovery sourcing)
• Review aircraft schedule for same-day and next-day departures
• Run weather checks for all legs
• Confirm aircraft and crew positioning
• Verify passenger manifests and final itineraries in JetInsight
• Set reminders to call FBOs ~1 hour before departure to confirm aircraft and crew on site
• Notify PJAs when trips are fully confirmed and operationally clean
• Rerun forecasts for next-day departures
• Confirm final itineraries match across systems
• Reconfirm operator readiness
• Address any emerging weather or duty-limit concerns
• Evaluate weather diversions
• Coordinate AOG recovery options
• Source backup lift when required
• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Safety, and Ops to resolve issues
• Maintain a specific communication standard

Charter Trip Manager

Business Development Rep

• Identify aircraft owners aligned with Silver Air’s management model.
• Research tail numbers, ownership entities, operating patterns, and management history.
• Target Part 91 operators suitable for Part 135 conversion.
• Build contact networks through brokers, OEM reps, attorneys, CPAs, and family offices.
• Maintain disciplined outbound cadence (email, phone, LinkedIn, industry events).
• Maintain accurate lead tracking in HubSpot.
• Track “Zones” progression (Prospect → Discovery → Proposal → Contract).
• Report weekly pipeline value and meeting metrics.
• Ensure clean data and follow-up cadence.
• Qualify prospects before President/CEO engagement.
• Prepare executive briefing summaries for leadership prior to meetings.
• Schedule and coordinate strategic meetings.
• Monitor competitor management companies.
• Track fleet movements, aircraft transactions, and brokerage listings.
• Identify aircraft for sale that could transition to Silver Air management.
• Provide strategic intelligence to leadership.

Director of Business Development – West Coast

• Identify aircraft owners aligned with Silver Air’s management model.
• Research tail numbers, ownership entities, operating patterns, and management history.
• Target Part 91 operators suitable for Part 135 conversion.
• Build contact networks through brokers, OEM reps, attorneys, CPAs, and family offices.
• Maintain disciplined outbound cadence (email, phone, LinkedIn, industry events).
• Maintain accurate lead tracking in HubSpot.
• Track “Zones” progression (Prospect → Discovery → Proposal → Contract).
• Report weekly pipeline value and meeting metrics.
• Qualify prospects before President/CEO engagement.
• Monitor competitor management companies.

Director of Business Development

Procurement

• You'll be the first line of defense between our Private Jet Advisors (PJAs) and the operator marketplace.
• Check overnight requests for urgent trips and query operators for quotes.
• Negotiate pricing and terms, push back on surcharges, and ensure quality operators are selected.
• Kill trips that don't meet safety or pricing standards, explaining rationale to PJAs.
• Source vetted options for Flight Club members, ensuring reliability and value.
• Build and maintain a network of domestic and international operators, tracking performance and compliance.

Contract Pilot Recruiter/Sourcer – Part-Time

People Operations Specialist – On-Site

Charter Trip Manager

Director of Business Development – West Coast

Director of Business Development

Aircraft Sourcing Manager