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STA Jets

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.

Location: Costa Mesa, California (SNA area) |
Schedule: 10 days on / 10 days off |
Employer: STA Jets

🧭 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.