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.