captain

packer

client specialist

vice president of information technology

production technician

SOLAIRUS Aviation

Work is in the field away from the main headquarters in Petaluma and because of that you are expected to know your way around your aircraft and all FAA paperwork. Some accounts are better than others and because you are responsible for the owners aircraft you deal more with them than you do with the folks in Petaluma. Pay is okay and the range is suggested by Petaluma but in the end it's the individual owners that have control over how much you make. Always remember,  upper management is only concerned with the owners, period. You are 100% expendable. 
The people in management in Petaluma are very clichish. Open door policy is preached but you'll find out in a hurry it's not really open if you dont follow the proper chain of command. Lots of good old boy networks in the main office. They all come from the same place and hire/promote their buddies.   
As is typical in a corporate flight department position there is no such thing as a holiday. If you think you need Christmas,  Thanksgiving,  etc off, you're in the wrong field. 
Company is growing, fast. Maybe too fast.

Flying High Performance Aircraft is FUN, challenging, and rewarding, being able to help clients have the most enjoyable flying experiences.  Solairus Aviation has an impressive team of Passionate Aviation Professionals.  Dan Drohan CEO, has assembled a highly experienced and impressive management team composed of Veterans, Retired U.S. Navy Blue Angel pilots, air traffic controllers, retired airline personnel, aviation industry leaders staffing all of the positions of his growing company.  He sets the tone for a Positive, Safe culture and growth mindset. It’s a great place to contribute, to be a part of this growing, amazing TEAM (together, everyone, achieves, more) and company.  The clients are highly screened, and are of the highest caliber.  It has been a pleasure working with clients to meet their needs and give them the best flying experiences.  Solairus Aviation culture....the Solairus-verse culture is enjoyable, fun, a great place to be your professional aviator self! Bring it! I highly recommend this company for your long term career aviation goals. Apply NOW! Service Above Self.

SOLAIRUS has become a large in volume aircraft management company.  
So depending on your needs this can be good and bad.  If you are a part 135 operator this is probably a great company to work with.  The online data keeping and fuel discounts are great!  If you a part 91 managed company you will still be required to do many of the 135 requirements.  
All the online data keeping seems to be predicated on 135 operations.  Communication is 90% via email since the company is California based.
I believe the pay is fair in some locations, and low in others.  I don't know if this is owner driven or Solairus advised.
Benefits are average, health care is average, 401k match is average.
I believe the Solairus job can vary dramatically across owners.  Some people have plenty of pilots and a good work/home life balance and others seem to be understaffed with a lot of flying.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Big company support with small company feel.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The most stressful parts of any flying job--weather, deadlines, dealing with people issues, making sure the jet is ready (e.g., getting maintenance scheduled and parts availability). Fortunately our owner was great and didn't cause stress.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very supportive culture. I flew Part 91 exclusively, so I can't speak to Part 135, and each operation is unique, but the company does a great job supporting both the owners and the crews.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Depends on your particular operation.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Their emphasis on flight safety. Everything is done with safety at the forefront.  Their communication structure is second to none

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The company did not contribute to any stress.  They were there to help make my life less stressful when dealing with the owner. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment is excellent. Dan Drohan is a very hands-on CEO and makes you feel you are an essential part of the company’s success. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
The days were typical for any corporate flying job. They were there to help.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Autonomy and the ability to do your job without corporate interference. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
They treat you poorly, the IT department literally ignores you. Took a year to get a new computer for work set up. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Work environment was fine because they were in California and I was in Nashville. Their culture is definitely “Californian” !

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Busy taking care of the aircraft

Worked at Solairus for 4 years. The office mostly leaves you alone, the aircraft are in great condition. It's all up to the lead pilot, if they are good, life is good. They tend to treat pilots poorly when it comes to any issue that needs to be discussed with the owner, and they are happy to throw you under the bus. You can NEVER leave your current aircraft except by quitting... You have ZERO time off scheduled, and finally they are way behind on pay. 

Everyone is working really hard to keep up with demand because they are dedicated. Salaries do not reflect, the dedication.  Work/life is not in balance, expensive area to live in most people can afford to pay their bills and not much more.

Solairus is a fast paced growing company that lacks in Management. I have been there 6 months and have dealt with nothing but drama between management personnel while clerks opening criticize Senior Management and creates toxic working environment.  Not a situation I prefer to work in or be a part of.

Employees are treated well and efforts are appreciated by management and colleagues alike. There is a positive atmosphere; it is clear that Solairus's success is a result of the supportive and  collaborative culture of the company.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Captain 3 salaries reported	$221,667 per year
Packer 3 salaries reported	$23.11 per hour
Client specialist 1 salary reported	$32.00 per hour
Vice president of information technology 2 salaries reported	$225,000 per year
Production technician 2 salaries reported	$31.90 per hour

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