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Clay Lacy Aviation

Location:
United States, Oxford

Category:
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Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

340000.00 - 380000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

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.

Job Responsibility:

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
Ensure the accomplishment of pre-flight/post-flight duties & inspections IAW the AFM
Coordinate with DOM & ACM to ensure aircraft is cleaned as necessary
Manage aircraft inventory to meet owner or user requirements
Monitor crew members’ performance and communicate to Assistant Chief Pilot (ACP) relative to annual performance reviews
Complete & approve crew expense reports IAW CLA policy
Review monthly billing summaries. Report discrepancies to accounting and ACM
Coordinate/manage crewmember’s days off and vacation requests
Liaison with ACP and Director of Training
Conduct monthly review of currency and upcoming training/evaluation requirements
Conduct annual aircraft black book audits
Ensure compliance with fleet requirements
Be familiar with installed equipment on aircraft. Maintain all required regulatory aircraft operational authorizations and mandates
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 any maintenance-related items
Ensure all trip related requests or changes from aircraft owner 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 CLA
Ensure CLA company culture is perpetuated among members of the Flight Department
Provide constructive feedback to increase efficiency in process and procedure within CLA
Work with CLA ACM in the Management of Aircraft Owners overall experience
Update Scheduling Specialist regarding aircraft schedule changes
Coordinate with ACM, DOM, Scheduling Specialist and managed billing to have regular flight department meetings
In conjunction with the ACP/Chief Pilots, participate in the interview process and selection of all flight department personnel
Communicate with ACM for input and/or approval for all operational, personnel and administrative issues
Make recommendations for additional training for flight department members

Requirements:

Applicable FAA Part 91 and/or FAA Part 135 requirements for aircraft type assigned
Must remain current with flight requirements – ATP certificate required
First Class Medical Required
Gulfstream GVII Type Rating required
Candidates are required to be type rated, and reside within a 2 hour drivable commuting distance to KOXC
Must pass Pre-Employment Drug Screening and Background Checks

What we offer:

fully paid medical/healthcare premium
fully paid medical, dental, and vision to employees in full-time assigned crew positions

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 07, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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