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Clay Lacy Aviation

Location:
United States, St. Paul

Category:
Logistics

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

200000.00 - 215000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

As a Lead Captain, in addition to acting as a flight crewmember, 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
Coordinate with DOM & ACM to ensure aircraft is cleaned
Manage aircraft inventory to meet owner or user requirements
Monitor crew members’ performance and communicate to Assistant Chief Pilot (ACP)
Complete & approve crew expense reports
Review monthly billing summaries
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
Be aware of scheduled/unscheduled maintenance events
Assist CLA in the resolution and communication of mechanical AOG events
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
Assist in gathering any required operationally related data for special projects
Mediate and facilitate good working relationships within your Flight Department
Cultivate and maintain good working relationships with all external stakeholders
Ensure CLA company culture is perpetuated among members of the Flight Department
Provide constructive feedback to increase efficiency
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
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
Must reside within a two-hour drivable commute or be able to relocate
Pilot skills consistent with operational requirements
Ability to prioritize and organize workflow
Exceptional interpersonal skills
Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills
Able to take initiative and execute assigned tasks in a timely and flawless manner
Strong teamwork acumen with a profound ability to work under extreme pressure

What we offer:

fully paid medical/healthcare premium
Health Insurance – HMO and PPO options available
Dental Insurance – HMO and PPO options available
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Vacation/Time Off
Paid Sick Time
Paid Holidays (9)
401K Plan
Floating Holidays (2)
Pet Insurance
Identity Theft Protection Services
Employee Discounts to retailers, restaurants, and theme parks
Uber for Business

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 07, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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