Pilot: Lead Captain - Falcon 900 EASy | KVNY

At Clay Lacy Aviation, we've built a legacy of excellence by combining innovation, safety, and exceptional service.

We're looking for people who share our passion for aviation and our commitment to doing the right thing.

Here, curiosity and continuous learning are valued, and teamwork is essential.

If you're ready to contribute your skills in a supportive, high-performing environment where every detail matters, you'll find opportunities to grow your career and be part of shaping the future of private aviation.

Position Summary

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.



* Position: Lead Captain


* Aircraft: Falcon 900 EASy


* Position Type: Full-time only; no contract


* Location: Van Nuys, CA (KVNY)


* Operation: 91/135 ; 300 total hours (100 Pt 135)


* Compensation/Benefits: $295,000.00 - $320,000.00; fully paid medical/healthcare premium.



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*Candidates are required to be type rated, and reside within a 2 hour drivable commuting distance to KVNY.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Act as Pilot in Command (PIC) or Second in Command (SIC) as designated
• Ensure compliance with flight and maintenance schedules and other directives governing theaircraft's operation
• Ensure crew compliance with flight & duty times limitations as outlined in the GOM if Part 135,or reasonably adhere to Part 135 standards as able if Part 91
• Ensure the accomplishment of pre-flight/post-flight duties & inspections IAW the AFM
• Coordinate with DOM & ACM to ensure aircraft is cleaned as necessary (or scheduled)
• Manage aircraft inventory to meet owner or user requirements (may be assigned to CabinAttendant)
• Monitor crew members' performance and communicate to Assistant Chief Pilot (ACP) relative toannual 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.

Relay to ACP for inclusionon schedule.

Communicate with ACM for owner approval if necessary
• Liaison with ACP and Director of Training
• Conduct monthly review of currency and upcoming training/evaluation requirements
• Conduct annual aircraft black book audits (work with Flight Ops and ACP)
• Ensure compliance with fleet requirements (SOPs, required paperwork, etc.)
• Be familiar with installed equipment on aircraft.

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