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Clay Lacy Aviation

Pilot: Lead Captain - G550/G650 | KVNY

Clay Lacy Aviation, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Clay Lacy Aviation Position Summary As a Lead Captain, you will act as a flight crewmember and serve as the primary liaison between the account and Clay Lacy Aviation. Your responsibilities include ensuring crew compliance with regulations, coordinating training events, reviewing expense reports, managing crew schedules, and fostering strong relationships within the flight department. Position: Lead Captain Aircraft: Gulfstream G550/G650 Operation: FAA Part 91; approx. 350 hours annually Compensation/Benefits: $380,000 - $400,000; fully paid medical/healthcare premium. Requirement: Type-rated, reside within 2‑hour commute to KVNY or 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, SOPs, and regulatory requirements. Monitor crew duty times per Part 135 or Part 91 standards. Complete pre‑flight/post‑flight duties and inspections per AFM. Coordinate with DOM & ACM for aircraft cleaning schedules. Manage aircraft inventory and cabin attendant assignments. Monitor crew performance and report to Assistant Chief Pilot (ACP). Approve crew expense reports; review monthly billing summaries. Schedule crew days off and vacation requests; coordinate owner approval as needed. Maintain liaison with ACP and Director of Training. Conduct monthly reviews of currency and upcoming training requirements. Perform annual aircraft blackbook audits with Flight Ops and ACP. Ensure compliance with fleet SOPs and documents. Be familiar with installed equipment and maintain regulatory authorizations. Maintenance Related Responsibilities

Stay aware of scheduled/unscheduled maintenance events. Assist in resolving and communicating mechanical AOG events. Review monthly work order invoices. Coordinate with Maintenance Controller (or DOM if assigned) on maintenance items and squawks. Additional Responsibilities

Communicate trip-related requests or changes from owners to Charter Department and Chief Pilot’s office. Gather operational data for special projects or reporting. Facilitate positive relationships within the Flight Department. Cultivate relationships with external stakeholders and CLA. Promote CLA culture among Flight Department members. Provide constructive feedback to improve processes via ACM or Safety Management System. Manage overall aircraft owner experience with ACM cooperation. Update Scheduling Specialist on schedule changes affecting crews or contract pilots. Coordinate regular flight department meetings with ACM, DOM, Scheduling Specialist, and billing to discuss activities, maintenance events, budget, problems, and improvement projects. Help select flight department personnel in partnership with ACP/Chief Pilots. Communicate with ACM for operational, personnel, and administrative approvals. Recommend training for flight department members to ACM & ACP. Competencies And Skills

Strong customer relations and customer‑centric solutions. Sense of urgency and enthusiasm for new challenges. Collaborative teamwork to meet shared objectives. Clear communication across varied audiences. Build trust through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. Operational pilot skills. Prioritize and organize workflow. Exceptional interpersonal skills. Analytical and critical thinking. Initiative and timely execution of tasks. Teamwork acumen under extreme pressure. Required Education And Experience

Gulfstream G550/G650 type rating required. Applicable FAA Part 91 and/or Part 135 requirements for assigned aircraft. ATP certificate required; maintain current flight status. First Class Medical required. Reside within 2‑hour commute to KVNY or willing to relocate. Pass Pre‑Employment Drug Screening and Background Check. Benefits

We are committed to supporting employees in adopting a healthier and more active lifestyle. We provide a comprehensive program of competitive benefits to attract and retain the best employees. Disclaimer Statement

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. This job description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all assigned activities, duties, or responsibilities, and may be amended at any time. Employees may be required to perform other job‑related assignments as requested. Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Clay Lacy Aviation provides reasonable accommodation when requested by qualified individuals with disabilities unless such accommodation would cause undue hardship. We encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodation with a representative of the Office of Human Resources. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statements

Clay Lacy Aviation provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level Employment type

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