Cessna Citation Excel/XLS/XLS+ Captain (Part 91, Type-Rated)

Lead from the left seat as our Citation Excel/XLS/XLS+ Captain

Employment: Permanent
Operation: FAR Part 91
Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; no visa sponsorship provided.
Type Rating: Required (CE-560XL)
Medical: FAA Class 2 (Second-Class)
Accepted License: FAA

Join a tight-knit Part 91 flight department and take command of our Cessna Citation Excel/XLS/XLS+. You’ll set the tone for safety, professionalism, and exceptional passenger care while leveraging modern tools and procedures to deliver smooth, on-time operations.

✈️ About the role

As Captain, you will serve as Pilot in Command (PIC) for primarily domestic missions with potential cross-border operations, ensuring full compliance with FAA regulations and company SOPs. This role is ideal for a type-rated leader who thrives in a dynamic corporate environment and is comfortable making sound decisions in a fast-moving schedule.

🧭 What you’ll do

Serve as PIC on the Cessna Citation Excel/XLS/XLS+ under FAR Part 91.
Plan and execute every phase of flight: performance and weight-and-balance, weather/NOTAM review, fuel and alternates, routing, and risk assessment.
Ensure regulatory compliance with FAR Part 91 and applicable ICAO Annex differences.
Coordinate closely with flight scheduling, leveraging mobile scheduling apps, EFB/iPad, and modern avionics to keep trips on time.
Uphold SOPs, checklists, and safety best practices; complete thorough pre- and post-flight inspections and documentation.
Partner with maintenance to log discrepancies and keep aircraft airworthy; communicate status to stakeholders.
Provide confident, discreet client service and lead by example in the cockpit, mentoring the SIC when applicable.
Maintain currency and complete required training, including recurrent simulator events and systems proficiency.

🧰 Minimum requirements

Total Time: 4,000 hours
Multi-Engine Jet: 2,000 hours
Type Rating: Required (Citation Excel/XLS/XLS+ — CE-560XL)
License: ATP — FAA
Medical: Class 2
Work Authorization: United States (no visa sponsorship)

🌟 Experience profile

4+ years of domestic experience as PIC in a corporate or commercial aviation setting, or as determined otherwise appropriate by the ADUSA Aviation Chief Pilot.
Three-plus (3+) years of experience on Cessna Citation XLS+ (or similar) operated by RBS Aviation, or as determined otherwise appropriate by the ADUSA Aviation Chief Pilot.

🧩 Skills & technology

Education: Bachelor’s degree or comparable FAR Part 91 flight operations experience
Operations: Broad knowledge of all functions related to aircraft operations
Systems & Avionics: Thorough knowledge of advanced aircraft systems and avionics
Regulatory: Thorough familiarity with FAA FAR Part 91 and ICAO Annexes (filed Differences)
Scheduling: Knowledge of aircraft scheduling, including mobile technology applications
Tools: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, iPad, and related software applications
Other: Valid driver’s license; excellent interpersonal and communication skills

📨 How to apply

Ready to captain a Citation with a high-performance Part 91 team? Submit your resume and flight time summary highlighting your CE-560XL type rating and PIC experience. Qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.

All applications are handled with strict confidentiality.

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