Second in Command | Citation XLS/XLS+
- Job type
- Full Time
- Category
- Charter
- Position
- First Officer
- Aircraft
- Cessna Citation Excel / XLS / XLS+
- Certificates
- FAA ATP
- Total time
- 1,500 hours
- Pay
- USD 89,000–125,000 per year
- Posted
- October 17, 2026
Position Summary
The Citation XLS/XLS+ Second in Command supports Part 91 and Part 135 private aviation operations, assisting the Pilot in Command with safe aircraft operation and professional passenger service. The position requires strong crew coordination, sound judgment and schedule flexibility.
Schedule
- Full-Time.
- Variable schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays.
- Must reside or relocate within a two-hour callout of the assigned base.
Responsibilities
- Assist with flight planning, aircraft preparation and safe flight operations.
- Perform assigned duties under Part 91 and Part 135 procedures.
- Maintain flight records, electronic flight bag materials, qualifications and training.
- Coordinate with flight crews and operational personnel.
- Support aircraft readiness and professional passenger service.
Requirements
- Minimum 1,500 hours total flight time.
- Minimum 500 hours PIC.
- Minimum 500 hours multi-engine.
- Minimum 100 hours turbine.
- Minimum 150 hours instrument.
- ATP Certificate or ability to obtain ATP.
- Current First Class Medical Certificate.
- FCC Restricted Radio License.
- Current passport and unrestricted travel to Canada and the Caribbean.
- U.S. work authorization and ability to obtain a U.S. driver's license.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Ability to satisfy required drug-testing, background and FAA pilot-records reviews.
- Availability for nights, weekends and holidays and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications
- Part 142 initial or recurrent training in type within the previous 24 months.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with 6% company match.
- Paid time off.
- Company-paid life and short-term disability coverage.