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Jet Linx

Citation XL First Officer (SIC) – Houston, TX

Citation XL First Officer (SIC)

Location: Houston, TX  | 
Operations: Part 91 & Part 135  | 
Employment: Full-time  | 
Reports to: Base Chief Pilot  | 
Callout: Reside or relocate within a two-hour callout of base

✈️ The Mission

Jet Linx is seeking a skilled Second in Command to join our Citation XL midsize-jet team in Houston, Texas. As SIC, you will support safe, efficient, and passenger-focused flight operations under Part 91 and Part 135, uphold company procedures and Federal Aviation Regulations, and embody our core values on every trip.

🧭 What You’ll Do

  • Support the Captain in the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the Citation XL in accordance with company procedures and FARs.
  • Manage and track duty, flight, and rest times in compliance with Part 91/135 regulations.
  • Maintain clear operational communications, including standby assignments, trip notifications, position calls, and pre-/post-flight reports.
  • Maintain EFB hardware and applications; ensure navigation charts, publications, and company manuals are current.
  • Exercise sound, proactive decision-making to support safe and on-time performance.
  • Work frequently around aircraft and terminals; safely lift and move items up to 50 lbs as needed.
  • Work a variable schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays; travel as assigned, including to Canada and Caribbean countries.

🧰 What You Bring

  • Total time: 1,500 hours minimum
  • PIC time: 500 hours minimum
  • Multi-engine: 500 hours minimum
  • Turbine: 100 hours minimum
  • Instrument: 150 hours minimum
  • Current First Class Medical Certificate.
  • FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit.
  • Valid passport and unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
  • Ability to obtain an ATP.
  • Valid U.S. driver’s license.
  • Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing and complete an FAA Pilot Records Database (PRD) review.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience.
  • Recent Part 142 initial or recurrent training in type within the past 24 months preferred.
  • Residence within, or willingness to relocate to, a two-hour callout of the assigned base.

🌟 Pay & Benefits

  • Base Salary: $89,000 – $125,000 annually (based on location, aircraft size, education, training, and experience)
  • Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement: 401(k) with 6% company match
  • Time Off: Paid time off
  • Coverage: Company-paid life and short-term disability insurance

📨 Ready to Apply?

Bring your professionalism, precision, and passion for safety to Jet Linx. If you meet the qualifications above and are ready to serve as a Citation XL SIC in Houston, we’d love to hear from you.