About This Role
Full Time Contractor Lead Captain role for Citation XLS operations in a Part 91 corporate flight department based at Miami (TMB), FL, placed via Jet Aviation Staffing. The pilot serves as Pilot in Command, provides operational leadership for day-to-day aircraft operations, and supports standardization and safe operating practices.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Serve as Pilot in Command (PIC) for Citation XLS operations while ensuring the highest standards of safety, regulatory compliance, and professionalism.
- Provide operational leadership for day-to-day aircraft operations.
- Support standardization, continuous improvement, and safe operating practices throughout the flight department.
Requirements
- Minimum Qualifications: Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate.
- Valid FAA First-Class Medical Certificate.
- Current or recent experience flying the Citation XLS (or comparable Citation aircraft).
- Significant Part 91 corporate aviation experience with Pilot in Command responsibility.
- Demonstrated experience working directly with aircraft owners and executive-level passengers.
- Strong knowledge of FAA regulations, SOP compliance, and corporate flight operations.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight travel as required.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Lead Captain, Chief Pilot, Check Airman, or senior flight department leader.
- Experience managing day-to-day flight department operations.
- Spanish language proficiency is preferred but not required.