About This Role
FlyUSA, Inc. is hiring a full-time, airport-based Part 135 Captain for its Citation CJ3 (CE-525) operation in Tampa, Florida (KTPA). The role is intended for a highly skilled CJ3 Captain who can support private-aviation customers with dependable, professional service, strong communication, customer-service ability, and proactive decision-making. FlyUSA prefers candidates based in Central Florida or the greater Tampa Bay area for operational readiness and presents the position as a long-term career opportunity with internal growth as its fleet and operations expand.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Serve as Captain of FlyUSA's full-time Part 135 Citation CJ3/CE-525 operation from the Tampa airport base, maintaining operational readiness for private-aviation customers.
- The posting emphasizes dependable, professional service, excellent communication and customer service, and strong, proactive decision-making.
- The role supports FlyUSA's stated goal of building long-term careers as its fleet and operations expand, with potential future upgrades and internal growth.
What We Offer
FlyUSA offers Aetna medical plans with multiple coverage optionsMetLife dental and vision coverageTeladoc and virtual care resourcesan over-the-counter health product allowance at CVSemployee assistance and wellness resourcesemployer contributions toward medical premiumscompany-provided basic life insuranceoptional supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plansHealth Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account optionsa 401(k) with company matchpaid time offpaid holidays for full-time employeesstructured onboarding and leadership supporta culture built on professionalism, teamwork, and clear communicationand opportunities to grow internally as the fleet and operations expand.
Requirements
- Minimum requirements are 3,000 hours total time
- 2,000 hours total PIC
- 200 hours PIC time in type
- 2,000 hours multi-engine
- 1,800 hours multi-engine PIC
- 1,750 hours turbine
- and a current CE-525 type rating. Applicants must hold an ATP, First Class Medical, FCC Restricted Radio License, valid U.S. driver's license, current passport, and proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.
- they must also pass pre-employment drug screening and a background check. The posting also calls for excellent communication and customer-service skills and strong, proactive decision-making. As part of the hiring process, applicants must release their FAA Pilot Records Database file to FlyUSA and provide their FAA certificate number. The application also asks about citizenship or employment eligibility, travel restrictions affecting international operations, and passport validity of at least six months beyond anticipated international travel. Preferred qualifications are previous Part 135 experience, a strong employment history and clean FAA record, and a long-term career mindset with interest in future upgrades and growth.