Charter operator and aircraft management firm Solairus Aviation was named as one of the Best Places to Work by the North Bay Business Journal.
Solairus is one of ten Best Places to Work award-winners who appeared for the first time in the 2016 survey.
Solairus Aviation (2009, 84 employees) specializes in aviation asset management and optimization solutions, and offers private jet charter flight services at 40 U.S. locations.
Excerpt from NORTH BAY BUSINESS JOURNAL, Sept 19, 2016;
FIRST-TIME WINNER
PETALUMA — Focused on delivering exceptional private jet charter flight services and outstanding asset optimization solutions that go above and beyond standard offerings, Solairus Aviation is an aviation services company with 40 base locations in the U.S. whose core business is assisting owners with the safe, reliable, and economical operation of their aircraft.
“My company recognizes the contribution of the individual as well as the contributions of our team of 84 employees with equal fervor. There is a philosophy in place of doing what is necessary to improve the company by improving the individuals within.“
Co-owner John King says, “It’s the most entrepreneurial environment with a group of employees who rally around a shared vision with the enthusiasm of providing quality to our clients. The Solairus’ culture fosters teamwork and individuality with a wellness philosophy to support the growth and development of each employee.”
Management has grown the company be a world-class operation with a human touch. “Our CEO Daniel Drohan personally researches and sends out an email, every holiday, acknowledging those who are working the holiday and thanks them for their support — How cool is that!”
Solairus has a realistic and thorough training praised by the staff. “I’ve never felt rushed or overwhelmed during my training. The company has allowed me to develop and flourish in my position at a sustainable speed.”
“From the clients to the crew, everyone wants to do right by the people who make up this company.”
Source: North Bay Business Journal, Gary Quackenbush / Brad Bollinger