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Citation X First Officer (SIC) – Orange County (SNA) | Full-Time, 10/10 Schedule
✈️ Citation X First Officer (SIC) – Orange County (SNA)
STA Jets is hiring an experienced Citation X Second-in-Command/First Officer for a full-time, SNA-based role. If you lead with safety, deliver exceptional service, and thrive in a dynamic schedule, we’d love to hear from you.
🧭 The opportunity
As Citation X SIC, you’ll uphold industry-best safety practices while delivering a polished, passenger-first experience. You’ll represent the STA Jets brand with professionalism, support your teammates, adapt to evolving schedules, and seek continuous improvement—personally and operationally.
✈️ What you’ll do
- Champion a safety-forward mindset and follow best industry practices at all times.
- Consistently exceed passenger expectations with attentive, professional service.
- Embody and promote the STA Jets culture and brand on every mission.
- Remain flexible and responsive to changing flight schedules and requirements.
- Empower and respect fellow crew members, practicing strong CRM.
- Pursue continuous improvement to elevate performance and operational excellence.
🧰 What you’ll bring
- Certificates: FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) with multi-engine land. Unrestricted ATP or eligibility for Restricted ATP per 14 CFR 61.160 (ATP CTP completion if applicable).
- Medical: Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
- Proximity: Residence within a 1.5-hour drive of KSNA.
- Experience (to be confirmed): Target minimums include 2,500 hours total time; 1,000 hours fixed‑wing multi‑engine PIC; 500 hours total multi‑engine; and 250 PIC hours in type (Citation X). Note: The published multi‑engine PIC figure exceeds total multi‑engine time and will be validated during screening.
- Preferred: Current Citation X type rating and recent type training event.
- Work authorization: U.S. residency or valid U.S. work authorization.
- Background & currency: Three years of verifiable work history; disclosure of any felony or DUI convictions, accidents/incidents, and failed Part 121/135 check rides; ongoing medical eligibility.
- Endorsements: High‑altitude endorsement (or ability to obtain if required).
🌟 Compensation & benefits
- 401(k) with 100% company match on up to 4% of salary.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 100% company‑paid loss‑of‑medical insurance; disability pays 65% of annual income for five years.
- Two weeks of accrued vacation per year.
🧭 Schedule & base
- Roster: 10 days on / 10 days off.
- Base: Orange County, CA — KSNA (listed location: Costa Mesa).
📨 What to expect in the application
- Totals for multi‑engine, multi‑engine PIC, turbojet, and Citation X time; whether you are typed and the date of your most recent type training.
- Confirmation of ATP eligibility under 14 CFR 61.159 or Restricted ATP under 61.160, and ATP CTP completion if applicable.
- Your earliest start date and the closest major airport for airline positioning.

