Client Aviation Manager & Praetor Captain – San Jose, CA

The Opportunity

As CAM, you will supervise a high-performing team, steward budgets and training programs, and ensure unwavering compliance with FAA and company standards—all while flying the managed aircraft. You’ll be a culture carrier for safety, service, and operational excellence.

• Supervise assigned personnel to ensure compliance with Solairus, FAA, and other manuals and regulations.
• Coordinate, schedule, and review training for crew and maintenance personnel; maintain training currency and monthly flight time records for each crew member.
• Plan and conduct maintenance test, training, and other flights as required.
• Develop and refine scheduling procedures with clients; forecast pilot relief needs and notify the Client Responsible Officer.
• Approve/schedule PTO and review expense accounts for assigned personnel.
• Participate in interviews and selection of assigned personnel.
• Manage departmental budgets and records to support efficient, compliant operations.
• Actively participate in the Safety Management System (SMS).
• Serve as a Praetor 600 captain, supporting line flying as operational needs dictate.

• Typed on Praetor 600.
• Valid First Class Medical.
• Total Time: 3,000 hours.
• Pilot in Command (PIC): 1,500 hours.
• Multi-Engine Land (MEL): 1,500 hours, including 500 hours MEL PIC.
• Turbojet Time: 500 hours.
• Instrument Time: 250 hours.
• Management background with a demonstrated track record of exceptional leadership.
• NBAA CAM certification or other applicable leadership training preferred.
• Ability to work on an on-call basis and complete ICAO International Procedures training annually.
• Located or willing to relocate within 2 hours of KSJC.

Solairus Aviation is an equal opportunity employer. Role is based at KSJC and supports domestic and international operations.