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Infographic showing various Flight Test Pilot job openings in Indiana as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 90% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $100,018 per year, or $48.1 per hour.

Phenom 300E Client Aviation Manager - Indianapolis, IN

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

Solairus Aviation, Inc.
Aviation • 201 - 500 employees
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PTO

Posted 26 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Supervises assigned personnel to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.

  • Coordinates, schedules, and reviews crew and maintenance training, as well as aircraft maintenance and flight activities.

  • Develops scheduling procedures, manages personnel schedules, and maintains records related to training, flight time, and operational data.

Job description

Overview

Solairus Aviation is currently searching for a Full-Time Client Aviation Manager (CAM) to lead a flight department at the KTYQairport.The ideal candidate will need to be a team player while seeking excellence in every aspect of their performance.Join a hardworking team who strive to safely and professionally meet the travel needs of our clientswhile adhering to Solairus’ uniqueculture of service, safety, and integrity.

Essential Responsibilities/Duties
  • Supervises assigned personnel to ensure compliance with the policies and procedures contained in Solairus, FAA and other Manuals, as well as applicable regulations.
  • Monitors the personal appearance, dress code, and conduct of all assigned personnel to achieve the highest standards.
  • Maintains a current read and file of all Solairus Aviation memorandums.
  • Coordinates, schedules and reviews applicable crew and maintenance personnel training with the appropriate training contractor.
  • Coordinates all maintenance test, training and other flights not initiated by the client's normal scheduling system.
  • Develops scheduling procedures with clients to promote reliable, efficient scheduling of aircraft.
  • Approves and schedules through the flight coordinator Personal Time Off (PTO) for all assigned personnel.
  • Updates the assigned flight coordinator regarding aircraft schedule changes and other matters that may affect the scheduling of aircraft and crews.
  • Conducts meetings with all personnel to coordinate activities, identify problems, answer questions, pass information, and promote employee goodwill.
  • Approves expense accounts for assigned personnel.
  • Participates in the interview process of all assigned personnel to be employed by the operation.
  • Solicits the Client Responsible Officer’s input and/or approval for all operational, personnel, and administrative issues of a substantive nature; Notifies the applicable Client Responsible Officer of anticipated needs for pilot relief.
  • Submits written reports as required by the Operations Manuals with copies to the Client Responsible Officer.
  • Revises all copies of manuals and publications assigned to aircraft.
  • Maintains a Training Currency and Monthly Flight Time Record on each crewmember assigned to the account in accordance with the procedure detailed in the Solairus FOM.
  • Ensures timely submission of training records, medicals, and other operations data to flight operations, as required.
  • Promotes customer goodwill through high quality service and professional demeanour. Promotes the business reputation, the company image and goodwill of SOLAIRUS Aviation.
  • Actively participates in the Safety Management System (SMS) implementation and initiatives and is familiar with SMS policies and procedures.
Qualifications
  • Total time = 3000 hours
  • PIC = 1500 hours
  • MEL = 1500 hours
  • MEL PIC = 500 hours
  • Time in Turbo Jet = 500
  • Instrument Time = 250 hours
Specific Qualifications/Certifications

A management background with a demonstrated track record of exceptional leadership skill is required to be considered for this position.

  • NBAA CAM certification or other applicable leadership training is preferred.
  • Experience in multiple facets of training for flight operations personnel.
  • Budget development and management experience.
  • College degree and/or advanced (non-flight) training.
  • Interpersonal communication skills to coordinate activities, identify problems, answer questions, pass information, and promote department goodwill.
  • Track record of working in (and contributing to the development of) one or more environments striving to implement and continually extend industry “best practices” in all facets of flight operations.
  • Typed on Phenom 300
  • First class medical required
  • Must be able to work on anon-call basis
  • Must be able to complete ICAO International procedures training annually
  • Must be located or willing to relocate within 2 hours of KTYQ.
Additional Information

Solairus collects salary range information based on market conditions from multiple industry sources. Solairus crewmembers are paid $50,000 to $500,000 based on geographic area, experience, equipment type/aircraft, job duties, training, and the assigned account.

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