Aircraft and Crew Manager
The Aircraft and Crew Manager (ACM) is responsible for the leadership, development, and maintenance of assigned aircraft. This role also encompasses the safe and effective performance of duties as a Part 91/135 aircraft pilot on behalf of ACI Jet's 135 Certificate. The successful candidate will maintain a positive and productive relationship with ACI Jet's employees, vendors, and clients while personally performing these duties. External applicants must reside within 90 minutes' drive time of Monterey, CA airport.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with ACI Jet Flight Operations Management and aircraft owners to ensure operational success.
- Manage the overall relationship with aircraft owners, ensuring their satisfaction with the aircraft's operation.
- Oversee the aircraft owner's travel arrangements, even when not assigned to the trip.
- Recruit or assist in the recruitment of crewmembers for the assigned account.
- Assign crew to all aircraft operations, ensuring a fair workload among crewmembers.
- Responsible for the well-being and retention of the crew assigned to the account.
- Ensure crewmembers are competent in the performance of their duties.
- Ensure the aircraft is properly outfitted for the client and operations.
- Oversee the maintenance of the aircraft in coordination with the Director of Maintenance.
- Oversee and lead any aircraft modifications and/or upgrades to the aircraft.
- Ensure revenue and expenses match owner expectations.
- Verify the accuracy of monthly accounting invoices and complete monthly owner reports.
- Complete all assigned tasks in a timely and high-quality manner.
- Act as a mentor to other pilots on the account, helping them to develop professionally.
- Fulfill duties and responsibilities as PIC/SIC when assigned.
- Serve as a subject matter expert on the assigned aircraft type, maintaining a high level of proficiency and technical knowledge that exceeds that of other pilots on the account.
- Monitor new information regarding the assigned aircraft type and disseminate this information appropriately, with explanations if necessary (flight manual changes, avionics updates, Bombardier Advisory Wire, Gulfstream Journal, MOLs, FAA ADs, etc.).
- Respond to operational questions from Dispatch/Maintenance/Pilots in a timely manner, researching the subject to provide informed and adequate responses.
- Operate ACI Jet aircraft in a safe and efficient manner while in compliance with all company rules and regulations, manufacturers' limitations and manuals, governmental rules and regulations, and any other requirements of agencies having jurisdiction over the flight.
- Coordinate with ACI Jet Flight Dispatch personnel to ensure that the goals and objectives relating to assigned flight operations are achieved and carried out in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
- Provide unparalleled courtesy, professionalism, and customer service to ACI Jet Charter clients and owners.
- Ensure Electronic Flight Bag(s) (EFB) are kept current with the latest navigation and application dates.
- Remain knowledgeable relative to the applicable portions of the ACI Jet Air Carrier Operations Manual (ACOM).
- Thoroughly review and acknowledge revisions to the ACOM in a timely manner.
- Ensure that a proper pre-flight inspection has been accomplished prior to takeoff, including but not limited to the aircraft, its publications, documentation, equipment, passenger service items, fuel, weather conditions at destination, en route, alternate airports and departure points, customs, permits, and airport/runway suitability.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3,500 hours total time; minimum 1,500 hours multi-engine.
- Current and valid Pilot's Certificate with an English proficient endorsement.
- Must meet the requirements of ICAO Annex I, Section 2.1.10.
- Valid ATP rating.
- Ability to maintain a First Class Medical.
- Valid United States Passport.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or 3-5 years of professional aviation experience.
- Ability to work as part of a team in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
- Highly motivated and organized.
- Willingness to live within approximately 90 minutes of Monterey Regional Airport (KMRY).
Compensation and Benefits:
- Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, paid time off, flying club, and continuing education.
- Pay Range: $225,000.00 - $275,000.00/yr | DOE