Pilot: Lead Captain - Global 7500 | KBFI/KHIO
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $405,000.00 - $420,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Fully paid medical premium
Healthcare premium
competitive salary
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Training and development opportunities
Employee wellness programs
Job Description
Clay Lacy Aviation is an esteemed aviation company renowned for delivering top-tier private jet services across the United States. With decades of industry presence, Clay Lacy Aviation operates a sophisticated fleet of business jets, providing luxury, safety, and efficiency to its discerning clientele. The company is headquartered in Van Nuys, California, but has multiple operational bases, including KHIO in Hillsboro, Oregon, and KBFI. Clay Lacy Aviation prides itself on its commitment to excellence, safety, and customer satisfaction, fostering a culture of professionalism and integrity among its team members. The company is widely respected for its comprehensive service offerings that include... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be type rated on Global 7500
- Minimum experience required to safely operate assigned aircraft in compliance with company Operational Specifications, GOM, and Flight Operations Manual
- Full-time availability
- Ability to comply with FAA regulations and company policies
- Pass pre-employment drug screening and background check
- Reside within two-hour drivable commute or be willing to relocate
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to manage crew schedules and coordinate with multiple departments
- Exceptional organizational and analytical skills
- Proactive problem-solving and teamwork capability
Job Qualifications
- Applicable FAA Part 91 and/or FAA Part 135 requirements for aircraft type assigned
- Must remain current with flight requirements
- ATP certificate required
- First class medical required
- Valid and unexpired driver's license
- Valid and unexpired passport
Job Duties
- Act as pilot in command (PIC) or second in command (SIC) as designated
- Ensure compliance with flight and maintenance schedules and other directives governing the aircraft's operation
- Ensure crew compliance with flight and 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 and 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 Cabin Attendant)
- Monitor crew members' performance and communicate to Assistant Chief Pilot (ACP) relative to annual 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 inclusion on 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
- 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)
- 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
- 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 recommendations for additional training for flight department members to ACM & ACP (conferences, safety training, industry events, etc.)
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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