First Officer | Cessna Citation XLS
- Job type
- Full Time
- Category
- Charter, Low Hours
- Position
- First Officer
- Aircraft
- Cessna Citation Excel / XLS / XLS+
- Certificates
- FAA CPL
- Total time
- 1,000 hours
- Pay
- USD 65,000–84,000 per year
- Posted
- October 15, 2026
Position Summary
The First Officer supports Citation XL/XLS aircraft operations under Part 135 regulations. The position involves on-demand charter flights, flight preparation, and passenger service.
Schedule
- Full-time, home-based.
- Variable shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Responsibilities
- Serve as Second-in-Command on assigned Citation XL/XLS flights.
- Assist with flight planning, weather reviews, and aircraft preparation.
- Conduct assigned cockpit duties in accordance with operating procedures.
- Monitor aircraft systems and flight progress.
- Coordinate with the Captain and ground personnel.
- Support passenger service and aircraft readiness.
Requirements
- FAA Commercial Pilot (CPL) Certificate with Multiengine Rating.
- SIC Type Rating.
- FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
- Minimum 1,000 hours Total Time.
- Minimum 250 hours PIC.
- Minimum 25 hours Multiengine.
- Minimum 75 hours Instrument.
- Minimum age 18.
- Legal authorization to work in the United States and travel internationally.
- Valid passport and driver's license with acceptable driving record.
- English language proficiency.
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Satisfactory DOT drug screening, background, fingerprint, and criminal history checks.
- No excessive checkride failures or previous aviation accidents or incidents.
- Availability for irregular flight schedules.
Preferred Qualifications
- Spanish language proficiency.
Benefits
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Disability and life insurance.
- 401(k) with up to 6% matching.
- Paid vacation and sick leave.
- Non-revenue airline travel privileges.
Compensation
- $65,000–$84,000 annually.
- Starting salary: $65,000.
- Additional trip incentives may apply.