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Gulfstream G650ER Captain – Van Nuys (KVNY)
Gulfstream G650ER Captain – Van Nuys (KVNY)
✈️ The Opportunity
Solairus Aviation is seeking a full-time Captain to join a Gulfstream G650ER operation based at KVNY in Van Nuys, California. You will command one of the world’s premier long-range business jets—operating safely and prudently while protecting passengers, crew, and equipment—and ensure every mission is executed to the highest professional standard.
🧭 Key Responsibilities
- Serve as Pilot in Command for G650ER operations, ensuring safety and compliance on every flight.
- Review aircraft maintenance status and records prior to departure.
- Perform thorough preflight inspections in accordance with the approved Aircraft Flight Manual.
- Evaluate weather, NOTAMs, facilities, route conditions, and destination/alternate airports.
- Plan and conduct flights in full compliance with Solairus Aviation policies, procedures, and applicable Federal Aviation Regulations.
- Uphold the highest standards of safety, security, and customer care for passengers, aircraft, and crew.
- Accurately complete all required flight, maintenance, weather, and trip documentation.
🧰 Qualifications & Experience
- Total Time: 3,000+ hours
- PIC Time: 1,500+ hours (including 500+ hours MEL PIC)
- Multi-Engine Land: 1,500+ hours
- Turbojet: 500+ hours
- Instrument: 250+ hours
- Type Rating: Gulfstream G650ER (or comparable aircraft)
- Medical: Current FAA First-Class
- Annual completion of ICAO International Procedures training.
- Availability to work on an on-call basis.
- Primary residence within a two-hour drive of KVNY, or willingness to relocate.
🌍 Operations & Standards
As Captain, you will champion a culture of safety, professionalism, and meticulous planning—integrating maintenance status, weather, and route intelligence into every decision while ensuring strict adherence to Solairus procedures and all applicable FARs.
📨 How to Apply
If you meet the qualifications and are ready to lead G650ER missions from Van Nuys, please submit your application and credentials through Solairus Aviation’s careers process.

