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Gulfstream G650ER Captain – Van Nuys (KVNY), California
Gulfstream G650ER Captain
Solairus Aviation is seeking a seasoned Gulfstream G650ER Captain to join a tight-knit team in Van Nuys, California. You’ll help deliver exceptional, safety-first private air travel while upholding Solairus’ culture of safety, service, and integrity.
✈️ Role Overview
As Captain, you will lead all phases of flight operations on a Gulfstream G650ER, ensuring safe, efficient, and discreet travel for clients. You’ll partner closely with your crew and operations staff to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and compliance.
🧭 What You’ll Do
- Exercise final authority and responsibility for the safe operation of the G650ER on every flight.
- Review aircraft maintenance status and ensure airworthiness prior to departure.
- Conduct thorough pre-flight inspections in accordance with the approved Aircraft Flight Manual.
- Plan each flight meticulously, including weather, NOTAMs, routes, and facilities at departure, destination, and alternates.
- Ensure full compliance with Solairus policies, procedures, and all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.
- Uphold the safety and comfort of passengers while fostering a professional, service-oriented cabin environment.
- Accurately complete all trip paperwork and operational reports in a timely manner.
- Maintain readiness for on-call operations and complete required recurrent training, including annual ICAO International Procedures.
🧰 What You Bring
- Type rating on the Gulfstream G650ER or a comparable aircraft.
- Current First Class Medical.
- Ability to work on an on-call basis and operate internationally.
- Primary residence within a 2-hour drive of KVNY (or willingness to relocate).
🧰 Flight Time Minimums
- 3,000 hours total time
- 1,500 hours Pilot-in-Command (PIC)
- 1,500 hours multi-engine land (MEL)
- 500 hours MEL PIC
- 500 hours in turbojet
- 250 hours instrument
🌟 Why Join Solairus
Be part of a professional flight department that prioritizes uncompromising safety, exemplary service, and integrity on every mission. You’ll join a collaborative team that supports your success and professionalism on the flight deck and beyond.
📨 Ready to Apply?
If you meet the qualifications above and are ready to captain a world-class G650ER operation out of Van Nuys, we’d like to hear from you. Submit your application and credentials to be considered.

