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Citation Excel/XLS/XLS+ Captain – Dallas (KDAL) | Part 135
✈️ Citation Excel/XLS/XLS+ Captain
Join a professional Part 135 team based at Dallas Love Field (KDAL). This permanent Captain role offers paid type training on the Citation Excel/XLS/XLS+ (NTR) and the opportunity to deliver safe, efficient, and exceptional charter experiences.
🧭 Your mission
- Serve as Pilot-in-Command on Citation Excel/XLS/XLS+ missions under 14 CFR Part 135.
- Ensure safety, compliance, and passenger service excellence on every leg.
- Plan and execute flights, including performance calculations, fuel planning, weight and balance, and risk assessments.
- Coordinate with dispatch and maintenance to keep the aircraft mission-ready and manage MEL/CDL as applicable.
- Maintain currency, training, and accurate flight, duty, and aircraft records.
- Represent the operation professionally with clients, vendors, and airport partners.
🧰 Minimum qualifications
- Total Time: 2,500 hours
- Licenses: FAA CPL with IR and ME
- Medical: Class 1 (First Class)
- Regulatory: Meets 14 CFR FAA requirements, including Part 135.243(a)(1) and 135.243(c)
- Residence: Must live within 45 minutes of Dallas Love Field (KDAL)
- Type Rating: Not required; company training provided
- Eligibility: Eligible for entry to Canada via CANPASS
- Driving: Acceptable driving record
- Background: Ability to pass a background check
- Drug/Alcohol: Zero-tolerance, drug-free company
- COVID-19: Vaccination required where permitted by applicable law
- Visa Sponsorship: Not provided
- Open to License Holders: FAA
🌟 Preferred
- ATP certificate
- Previous Part 135 experience
🛫 Training & growth
Transitioning from another type? Comprehensive initial and recurrent training on the Citation Excel/XLS/XLS+ is provided. Build PIC turbine time in a safety-focused Part 135 environment with professional support and modern training resources.
📍 Lifestyle & schedule
Be home-based in Dallas with a requirement to reside within 45 minutes of KDAL for reliable dispatch readiness and quality of life. Trip patterns reflect on-demand charter operations; schedule specifics are discussed during interviews.
📨 How to apply
Ready to captain a proven midsize jet for a Part 135 operator? Submit your resume and a brief note highlighting your total time, 135 eligibility, and CANPASS status. Qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps following credential and background review.
Hiring is contingent on successful training completion and compliance with company policies and applicable regulations.

