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.