Full-Time
Client Aviation Manager
Phenom 300E
Posted on 8/18/2026
Solairus Aviation
1,001-5,000 employees
Private aircraft charter and asset management
Compensation Overview
$50k - $500k/yr
Zionsville, IN, USA
In Person
Must be located or willing to relocate within 2 hours of KTYQ.
Bachelor's
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- At least 3,000 total flight hours.
- At least 1,500 PIC hours.
- At least 1,500 MEL hours.
- At least 500 MEL PIC hours.
- At least 500 hours in turbojet aircraft.
- At least 250 hours of instrument time.
- A management background with a demonstrated track record of exceptional leadership skill.
- Experience in multiple facets of training for flight operations personnel.
- Experience developing and managing budgets.
- A college degree and/or advanced non-flight training.
- Interpersonal communication skills to coordinate activities, identify problems, answer questions, pass information, and promote department goodwill.
- A track record of working in and contributing to the development of environments striving to implement and continually extend industry best practices in all facets of flight operations.
- Typed on the Phenom 300.
- A first-class medical certificate.
- Ability to work on an on-call basis.
- Ability to complete ICAO international procedures training annually.
- Located or willing to relocate within two hours of KTYQ.
- Supervise assigned personnel to ensure compliance with Solairus, FAA, and other manuals, policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
- Monitor the appearance, dress code, and conduct of assigned personnel.
- Maintain current Solairus Aviation memorandums.
- Coordinate, schedule, and review crew and maintenance personnel training with the appropriate training contractor.
- Coordinate maintenance test, training, and other flights not initiated by the client's normal scheduling system.
- Develop aircraft scheduling procedures with clients.
- Approve and schedule personal time off for assigned personnel through the flight coordinator.
- Update the assigned flight coordinator about aircraft schedule changes and matters affecting aircraft and crew scheduling.
- Conduct meetings with assigned personnel to coordinate activities, identify problems, answer questions, share information, and promote employee goodwill.
- Approve expense accounts for assigned personnel.
- Participate in interviewing assigned personnel for employment.
- Obtain the Client Responsible Officer's input or approval on substantive operational, personnel, and administrative matters.
- Notify the applicable Client Responsible Officer of anticipated pilot-relief needs.
- Submit written reports as required by the Operations Manuals.
- Revise manuals and publications assigned to aircraft.
- Maintain training currency and monthly flight-time records for each assigned crewmember in accordance with the Solairus FOM.
- Ensure timely submission of training records, medicals, and other operations data to flight operations.
- Promote customer goodwill through high-quality service and professional conduct.
- Promote the business reputation, company image, and goodwill of Solairus Aviation.
- Participate in Safety Management System implementation and initiatives and maintain familiarity with SMS policies and procedures.
- NBAA CAM certification or other applicable leadership training.
Solairus Aviation provides private aircraft charter and aviation asset management. It serves aircraft owners by safely and efficiently operating and managing their aircraft, while customizing services to meet each owner’s travel and financial needs. The company operates a network of over seventy base locations across the United States with more than 1,600 flight crew and support personnel and a fleet of 275+ aircraft, including turboprops for short trips and light jets for three-hour or shorter flights. Revenue comes from charter fees and management contracts. Solairus differentiates itself through its large nationwide footprint, extensive crew and support resources, and tailored asset optimization and flight operation services that emphasize safety and personalized service. The company’s goal is to provide safe, reliable, and efficient charter flights and asset management to maximize value and convenience for aircraft owners.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Petaluma, California
Founded
2009
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Clay Lacy adds roughly 140 managed aircraft and lifts Solairus above 500 total.
- Nearly 200 combined aircraft are charter-ready, expanding revenue and utilization immediately.
- Solairus reported 85,067 flight hours in 2025, showing strong operating momentum.
What critics are saying
- The Clay Lacy integration by September 30, 2026 risks client and certificate churn.
- A 2025 Northern District of California class action signals ongoing employee relations exposure.
- The 2024 Avianis breach exposed customer data, creating recurring cybersecurity and trust risk.
What makes Solairus Aviation unique
- Dan Drohan’s August 7, 2026 Clay Lacy deal makes Solairus the largest pure-play manager.
- Solairus runs 100-plus bases nationwide, giving clients dense coverage and rapid repositioning.
- Its model stays asset-light, avoiding aircraft ownership and preserving owner-aligned incentives.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Wellness Program
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↑ 12%1 year growth
↑ 12%2 year growth
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