About This Role
STA Jets is recruiting an experienced Citation X Second-in-Command/First Officer for a full-time position based in the SNA area, with the listed location in Costa Mesa, California. The company seeks pilots who prioritize safety, exceed passenger expectations, represent the STAJets culture and brand, remain flexible with changing schedules, support their teammates, and pursue continuous improvement. The posting lists an FAA multi-engine-land ATP, a current FAA First Class Medical Certificate, residence within a 1.5-hour drive of KSNA, and substantial Citation X, total-time, multi-engine, and PIC experience requirements.
Duties & Responsibilities
- The Citation X SIC/First Officer is expected to follow best industry safety practices and maintain a safety-forward approach.
- The pilot should focus on exceeding the expectations of every passenger, embody and represent STAJets' culture and brand, remain open and flexible as flight schedules change, empower and respect fellow team members, and strive for continuous improvement and increased growth for the company.
What We Offer
The package includes a 401(k) with a 100% company match on up to 4% of salarymedical, dental, and vision coverage100% company-paid loss-of-medical-insurance coverage, with disability paying 65% of annual income for five yearsand two weeks of accrued vacation per year. The position also lists a 10-days-on/10-days-off schedule.
Requirements
- The stated qualifications include an Airline Transport Pilot Certificate with a multi-engine land rating, a current FAA First Class Medical Certificate, and residence within a 1.5-hour drive of KSNA.
- The posting lists 2,500 hours of total pilot time, 1,000 hours of fixed-wing multi-engine PIC time, 500 hours of total multi-engine time, and 250 PIC hours in type.
- These hour figures are internally inconsistent because the stated multi-engine PIC time exceeds the stated total multi-engine time, so they require confirmation rather than being treated as reliable structured minimums.
- The application also asks about three years of verifiable work history, felony and DUI convictions, accidents or incidents, failed 121 or 135 check rides, current medical eligibility, U.S. residency or valid U.S. work authorization, whether the applicant is typed in the aircraft, the date of the latest type training event, total multi-engine, multi-engine PIC, and turbojet time, whether a high-altitude endorsement is needed, availability to start, and the closest major airport for airline travel.
- Applicants without an ATP are asked whether they meet the eligibility requirements under Part 61.159 or the restricted-ATP provisions of Part 61.160, and whether they have completed an approved ATP CTP course.