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Citation Excel/XLS/XLS+ Captain – Charter Operations

✈️ Citation Excel/XLS/XLS+ Captain – Charter Operations

Permanent • Type-Rated • EASA ATPL • Class 1

Lead safe, polished charter missions on the Citation Excel/XLS/XLS+, averaging roughly 450 flight hours annually and returning to home base after every trip. If you’re a type-rated Captain with a customer-first mindset, we’d love to hear from you.

  • Employment: Permanent
  • Operation: Charter (various customers)
  • Aircraft: Citation Excel/XLS/XLS+
  • Annual Utilization: Approx. 450 hours
  • Base Pattern: Always returns to home base
  • Type Rating: Required
  • Visa Sponsorship: Not provided

🧭 The Mission

Deliver safe, efficient, and customer-centric charter flights, representing the operation with professionalism on every sector while maintaining a stable, return-to-base schedule.

🧰 What You’ll Do

  • Command Citation Excel/XLS/XLS+ flights for a range of charter clients.
  • Ensure operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and safety across all phases of flight.
  • Collaborate with crew and ground teams for seamless, on-time operations.
  • Uphold exceptional passenger service and discretion.
  • Maintain currency, SOP adherence, and rigorous pre-/post-flight preparation.
  • Return the aircraft to home base after each mission.

✅ Minimum Requirements

  • Jet Time: 2,500+ hours
  • Type Rating: Citation Excel/XLS/XLS+ (current)
  • License: ATPL (EASA)
  • Medical: Class 1
  • Language: ICAO ELP Level 4 or higher
  • Additional: Valid permission from Head of Regional Administration (Regierungspräsidium) (ZÜP)
  • Right to Work: Must be able to work without visa sponsorship

🌟 Why This Role

  • Permanent captaincy on a respected midsize jet.
  • Consistent annual flying (~450 hours) with varied charter missions.
  • Predictable home-base returns after every trip.
  • Professional culture focused on safety and service.

📨 How to Apply

Ready to captain the Citation Excel/XLS/XLS+? Submit your CV, license and medical copies, confirmation of current type rating, and proof of ZÜP permission. We’ll be in touch with next steps.