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Ventura Air Services

Citation Excel/XLS/XLS+ First Officer (Type Rating Provided)

Citation Excel/XLS/XLS+ First Officer

Employment: Permanent
Type Rating: Not required — training provided (NTR)
License Required: ATP Written
Accepted Licenses: FAA
Medical: Class 1
Visa Sponsorship: Not provided

✈️ The opportunity

Join our Citation Excel/XLS/XLS+ flight deck as First Officer and help deliver safe, smooth, and personable private air travel across domestic routes and potential international legs. You will be a key contributor to a disciplined safety culture, precise SOP execution, and five-star passenger care.

🧭 What you will do

  • Support the Captain in all phases of flight, from flight planning and performance calculations to secure, efficient departures and arrivals.
  • Adhere to company SOPs, checklists, and a just-culture safety mindset; actively participate in SMS and risk assessment.
  • Coordinate with dispatch, maintenance, and ground teams to ensure aircraft readiness and on-time performance.
  • Deliver professional, discreet passenger service and maintain a polished cabin experience.
  • Represent the operation with integrity on the ramp and at FBOs, including during international operations and customs procedures as applicable.

🧰 Minimum qualifications

  • Total time: 2000 hours
  • PIC time: 500 hours
  • Type rating: Not required — training provided
  • License required: ATP Written
  • Accepted licenses: FAA
  • Medical: Class 1
  • Additional requirement: Must be able to travel internationally without restriction

🌟 Preferred profile

  • Initial and/or recurrent training in type within the previous 36 months (preferred).
  • International experience (preferred).
  • Experience in other Citation variants and a strong 135 background may be given preference.

🧾 What sets this role apart

  • Type rating training provided for the right candidate; NTR-friendly pathway.
  • Permanent role with a professional, safety-forward flight department.
  • Opportunities to refine your jet proficiency and broaden exposure across a proven Citation platform.

This position does not include visa sponsorship. Candidates must have the ability to travel internationally without restriction.

📨 Ready to apply?

Submit your resume and a brief cover note highlighting your total time, PIC time, current medical, and recency in type. Stand out by noting any international legs, other Citation experience, and your 135 exposure.