Pilot: Lead Captain - Falcon EX | KBZN

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.

As a Lead Captain, in addition to acting as a flight crew member, 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,; 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.

• 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 & 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 Cabin Attendant)
• 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 crew member’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…