Full-Time

Captain

Gulfstream G650ER

Clay Lacy Aviation

Clay Lacy Aviation

501-1,000 employees

Private aviation services: charter, management, MRO

Compensation Overview

$350k - $380k/yr

+ Loss of license insurance

Camarillo, CA, USA

In Person

Must reside within a two-hour drivable commute of KCMA or be able to relocate.

Category
Aerospace Engineering (1)

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Requirements
  • At least 3,500 hours of total flight time, 2,000 hours of pilot-in-command time, and 1,000 hours of turbine time.
  • An Airline Transport Pilot certificate is required.
  • A First Class Medical certificate is required.
  • Type certification for the Gulfstream G650ER is required, with a minimum of 200 hours in type.
  • Must reside within a two-hour drivable commute of KCMA or be able to relocate.
  • Must have an unrestricted ability to travel internationally.
  • Must comply with all Federal Aviation Administration regulations, the company operations manual, operations specifications, standard operating procedures, and company policies and procedures.
  • Must pass Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration drug screening and background checks and submit to random drug and alcohol tests when required.
  • Must submit full, legible, color copies of all Federal Aviation Administration certificates, including the Medical certificate, and complete a disclosure form as part of the application process.
  • Must submit to a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Responsibilities
  • Operate as Captain for a Part 91 Gulfstream G650ER based in Camarillo, California.
  • Operate approximately 350 to 400 hours annually.
  • Perform duties and other job-related assignments as requested in accordance with company procedures and policies.

Clay Lacy Aviation offers a full range of private aviation services, including private jet charter, aircraft management, maintenance, avionics, interiors, and FBO services. Its aircraft management acts as a private flight department for owners, handling crews, maintenance, financing, and reporting, with charter revenue helping offset ownership costs; it also operates FAA Part 145 repair stations and world-class FBOs at key airports. The company sets itself apart through the founder’s decades of aviation experience, a broad, integrated service network, and strong client relationships that boost charter revenue per hour. Its goal is to provide a seamless, safe, and cost-efficient private air travel ecosystem while expanding leadership in sustainability and luxury travel.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Los Angeles, California

Founded

1968

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What believers are saying

  • April 2026 waived World Cup special-event fees across all U.S. FBO locations.
  • Clay Lacy offered SAF at all FBOs and ran carbon-neutral facilities since 2019.
  • The Solairus deal preserves FBOs and maintenance, letting Clay Lacy refocus capital.

What critics are saying

  • Solairus buys Clay Lacy management and charter, stripping roughly 140 aircraft revenue by September 2026.
  • Six-month migration risks client defections to Solairus and employee turnover.
  • If FBO and maintenance margins weaken, Clay Lacy becomes a smaller standalone niche operator.

What makes Clay Lacy Aviation unique

  • Clay Lacy’s John Wayne FBO ranked top in AIN 2026 for line and customer service.
  • Van Nuys pairs private FBO access with 24/7 FAA Part 145 AOG support.
  • Its Oxford and Orange County network combines SAF, maintenance, and carbon-neutral facilities.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Pet Insurance

Wellness Program

Company News

Aviation International News
Aug 7th, 2026
Solairus Aviation.

Solairus Aviation. Solairus To Acquire Clay Lacy Air Charter Management Biz Combined fleet would top 500 managed aircraft August 7, 2026 Solairus Aviation is acquiring Clay Lacy Aviation's aircraft management and charter divisions, which would push the former's managed fleet beyond 500 aircraft. According to Solairus, this deal - announced today and set to close next month - will make it the world's largest business aircraft management provider. Brian Kirkdoffer, chair of Clay Lacy's board, said the deal will allow Clay Lacy to sharpen its focus on its remaining FBO, maintenance, and real estate operations. The deal is subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions. Financial terms were not disclosed. "With this transaction, Solairus solidifies its position as the leading pure-play aircraft management company in the world," said Solairus founder and CEO Dan Drohan. "It is about people, relationships, trust, and service." The combined company will be "better equipped to enhance the client experience while maintaining the high-touch, personalized management services that have been the hallmark of Solairus and Clay Lacy," he added. The deal stemmed from overlapping values between the two companies around safety and culture, Kirkdoffer said. "We know that we're putting our valued clients in good hands with Solairus." Solairus currently manages roughly 360 aircraft from more than 100 bases across North America, while Clay Lacy manages about 140 aircraft. Once the deal closes, Solairus will run the combined operation out of its Petaluma, California headquarters, as well as offices in Los Angeles and New York.

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Aug 6th, 2026
Solairus agrees to buy Clay Lacy Aviation in mega-deal

The acquisition of Clay Lacy by Solairus creates a charter fleet with nearly 200 aircraft, including 150 large cabin and ultra-long haul jets