Chief Pilot | Citation XLS / CE-525
- Job type
- Full Time
- Category
- Corporate, Charter
- Position
- Chief Pilot
- Aircraft
- Cessna Citation CJ1 / CJ1+, Cessna Citation Excel / XLS / XLS+
- Certificates
- FAA ATP
- Pay
- USD 175,000–200,000 per year
- Posted
- September 20, 2026
Position Summary
The Chief Pilot directs flight operations, pilot training, and regulatory compliance while flying the line as Pilot-in-Command, in a Part 135 (air Charter) and Part 91 (Corporate) operation. The role pairs administrative leadership with active line flying and is commutable, with a Texas base preferred.
Schedule
- Flexibility required; availability beyond standard business hours.
- Commutable / remote-capable (Texas-based preferred).
Responsibilities
- Supervise all flight operations and flight-department personnel.
- Organize and manage initial, recurrent, and upgrade pilot training.
- Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures and aircraft checklists.
- Support the Safety Management System with risk validation and hazard identification.
- Ensure FAA compliance across Parts 91, 119, and 135.
- Conduct personnel evaluations and proficiency assessments.
- Serve as Pilot-in-Command on assigned flights.
Requirements
- Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate with Citation XLS or CE-525 type rating.
- Current First Class Medical Certificate.
- Minimum 7,500 total flight hours.
- Aspen flight-planning system experience.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the General Operations Manual, training protocols, and regulatory frameworks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior FAA-approved Chief Pilot experience.
- WYVERN Wingman and IS-BAO certifications.
- CFI, CFII, and MEI ratings.
- Bachelor's degree in aviation, business, or management.
Benefits
- Not Specified.