Citation XL PIC
About the role
Citation XL Pilot in Command (PIC) – Ventura Air Services
Ventura Air Services is an established Part 135 operator offering pilots the stability of a family-owned aviation company and opportunities for long-term career development.
The company emphasizes a personalized approach to professional growth, recognizing individual career goals and providing opportunities for pilots to progress into additional operational and training responsibilities.
Ventura is recruiting experienced Citation XL Captains to join its flight crew team.
Job Description
The Citation XL Pilot in Command is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of assigned aircraft and for delivering professional flight services across domestic and international operations.
Ventura offers home-based positions with flexible roster options, allowing pilots to live anywhere within the lower 48 United States, provided they are within two hours of an airport.
Key Responsibilities
- Assume command and ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Citation XL.
- Conduct flights in compliance with FAA regulations and company operating procedures.
- Maintain high standards of operational safety and professionalism.
- Deliver excellent customer service and effective communication.
- Support domestic and international flight operations.
- Maintain a strong safety record and contribute to the company's operational standards.
- Participate in professional development and potential additional responsibilities within the company.
Requirements
- Minimum 3,000 hours total flight time.
- Minimum 1,500 hours Pilot-in-Command (PIC).
- Minimum 250 hours on the Citation XL (CE-560XL).
- FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate.
- Valid FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
- Current CE-560XL Type Rating.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
- Unrestricted ability to travel internationally.
- Strong professional background, dependable work ethic and commitment to safety.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Minimum 500 hours on the Citation XL.
- Initial or recurrent training on type completed within the preceding 36 months.
- Previous international flight experience.
- Experience on other Citation aircraft variants.
- Strong background in FAA Part 135 operations.
Package highlights
- Annual Base Salary: USD $130,000
- Home-based operating arrangement.
- Two roster options: 8 days on / 6 days off or 15 days on / 13 days off.
- Travel days are included within the roster rotation.
- Company covers 100% of travel expenses, both while on duty and for travel to and from work.
- Company-issued credit cards for hotels, rental cars and other operational travel expenses.
- USD $80 for domestic operations.
- USD $95 for international operations.
- Overtime pay for voluntarily working additional days before or after scheduled rotations.
- Additional holiday pay when duty requires working on holidays.
- Medical, dental and vision insurance.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching after three months.
- Eight paid vacation days during the first year, increasing annually.
- Initial and annual uniform allowance.
- Company-issued iPad.
- Company Instructor.
- Standards / Initial Operating Experience (IOE) Captain.
- Check Airman.
- Additional responsibilities are compensated accordingly.
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