Captain | Citation XL / XLS (560XL)

Job type
Full Time
Category
Charter
Position
Captain
Aircraft
Cessna Citation Excel / XLS / XLS+
Certificates
FAA ATP
Posted
September 22, 2026

Position Summary

The Captain operates the Cessna Citation XL/XLS in Part 135 on-demand Charter operations, leading the crew with safety as the top priority while delivering reliable, professional service. This role demands strong leadership, professionalism, and a commitment to safe operations.

Schedule

  • Full-time; any shift.
  • Flexible schedules including early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and irregular shifts as operational needs dictate.

Responsibilities

  • Place safety above all operational priorities.
  • Operate the aircraft in compliance with Part 135 On-Demand regulations.
  • Perform all Company-assigned duties in accordance with Company policies and manuals.
  • Conduct preflight planning and prepare flight plans.
  • Provide excellent customer service to passengers.
  • Ensure aircraft cleanliness and readiness for passenger comfort and safety.
  • Comply with uniform and professional appearance standards.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by station leadership or Company management.

Requirements

  • Valid U.S. Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate with a CE-560XL type rating.
  • Current First-Class Medical Certificate.
  • English Proficiency Endorsement (EPE).
  • Current, valid passport.
  • At least 23 years of age.
  • Legally authorized to work in the U.S. and able to travel in and out of the country without restrictions.
  • Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
  • Fluent in English (read, write, speak, understand).
  • Able to lift 75 lbs routinely.
  • 3,500 total flight hours.
  • 2,000 hours Pilot-in-Command.
  • 2,500 hours multi-engine land.
  • 1,500 hours multi-engine PIC.
  • 2,000 hours turbine engine.
  • 250 hours instrument.
  • Pass a DOT pre-employment drug screening and FAA/Company random drug and alcohol testing.
  • Pass a 10-year work-history background check, plus TSA criminal-history and fingerprint checks.
  • No excessive check-ride failures; no previous aviation-related accidents or incidents.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Spanish proficiency.

Benefits

  • Health, vision, and dental insurance, plus short/long-term disability and voluntary life insurance.
  • 401(k) with company match up to 6% of eligible compensation.
  • Up to 56 hours of paid sick leave per year (rolls over up to 480 hours).
  • Vested vacation hours.
  • Non-Revenue/Space-Available (NRSA) travel privileges; MyID Travel access after 6 months.
  • Leaves of absence (medical, family care, maternity/paternity, personal).

Compensation

  • Not Specified.