Pilot: Lead Captain - Pilatus - PC| KSNA

Position: Pilot: Lead Captain - Pilatus - PC24 | KSNA
Location: Center

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.

Position Summary 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:
Pilatus PC 24

Position Type :
Full-time only; no contract

Location :
Santa Ana, CA (KSNA)
Operation :
Pt 91; 100 total hours (approx)

Compensation/Benefits:

$ - $ per annum;
Comprehensive benefits package with 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision premiums
* Lead Candidates are required to be type rated in the PC24 and reside within a 2 hour drivable commuting distance to KSNA, or be willing to relocate.

Duties and Responsibilities 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 AFMCoordinate 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 ACMCoordinate/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.

Maintenance Related Responsibilities 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 & ACMAdditional Responsibilities 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 CLAEnsure 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.

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