Captain | Citation XLS/XLS+

Job type
Full Time
Category
Corporate, Charter
Position
Captain
Aircraft
Cessna Citation Excel / XLS / XLS+
Certificates
FAA ATP
Pay
USD 145,000–200,000 per year
Posted
August 31, 2026

Position Summary

The Citation XLS/XLS+ Captain is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of assigned Part 91 and Part 135 flights. This position serves as Pilot in Command and requires strong aircraft-specific experience, sound decision-making, and consistent compliance with company procedures and applicable federal aviation regulations.

Schedule

  • Full-time.
  • Regional home-based position.
  • Standby duty and trip assignments required.
  • Nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Pilot in Command during assigned Citation XLS/XLS+ flight operations.
  • Manage duty, flight, and rest periods in accordance with company requirements and applicable regulations.
  • Maintain communication regarding standby assignments, trip notifications, position calls, and pre- and post-flight reports.
  • Maintain and manage Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) hardware and applications.
  • Ensure navigation charts, publications, and company manuals remain current.
  • Exercise proactive and sound operational decision-making.
  • Must live or relocate within a two-hour call-out time of the assigned home base.

Requirements

  • FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate or ability to obtain ATP.
  • FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
  • FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
  • Minimum 3,500 hours Total Time.
  • Minimum 2,000 hours PIC.
  • Minimum 250 hours in Type.
  • Minimum 250 hours PIC in Type.
  • Minimum 1,500 hours Multi-Engine.
  • Minimum 500 hours Multi-Engine PIC.
  • Minimum 500 hours Turbine.
  • Minimum 300 hours Instrument.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Current passport.
  • Eligibility to work in the United States.
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. driver's license.
  • Unrestricted ability to travel to Canada and Caribbean countries.
  • Ability to successfully complete FAA Pilot Records Database review.
  • Ability to pass required pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing.
  • Ability to frequently move up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Initial or recurrent Part 142 training in type completed within the previous 24 months.

Benefits

  • Health insurance.
  • Dental insurance.
  • Vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with 6% company match.
  • Paid time off.
  • Company-paid life insurance.
  • Company-paid short-term disability coverage.