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Corporate Aviation Captain — Cessna Citation 650 | Bells, Tennessee
Corporate Aviation Captain — Cessna Citation 650
Join a seasoned flight department where safety, professionalism, and balance are paramount. As Corporate Aviation Captain, you will fly a Cessna Citation 650 within a highly trained two-pilot crew, enjoy fewer days away from home, and support a company culture that values an alcohol-free and tobacco-free lifestyle.
✈️ Role Overview
The Corporate Aviation Captain is responsible for the safe, efficient, and customer-focused operation of The Pictsweet Company’s Citation 650. You will uphold the highest standards of a safety-first culture, collaborate closely with a highly experienced co-captain and aviation leadership, and ensure exceptional travel experiences for company passengers.
🧭 Key Responsibilities
- Serve as Pilot in Command (PIC) when assigned, retaining final authority for safe aircraft operation.
- Maintain a robust safety culture through adherence to company procedures and industry best practices.
- Confirm airworthiness of the aircraft prior to each flight and ensure all required documentation is in order.
- Ensure flight crewmembers fully understand their assigned duties and performance expectations.
- Make and communicate critical go/no-go decisions, including start, delay, diversion, or cancellation, to appropriate stakeholders (Aviation Manager, Chief Pilot, Scheduler, Lead Passenger) as soon as practical.
- Prepare or supervise flight planning, considering altitude, terrain, weather, range, weight and balance, performance data, airport facilities, and navigation aids.
- Perform all tasks associated with operating the aircraft while away from home base, ensuring continuity of safe operations.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations and Company policies and procedures.
- Report known or suspected FAA violations or incidents promptly to the Chief Pilot.
- Coordinate required passenger ground handling and surface transportation.
- Complete all relevant trip paperwork accurately and on time.
- Fuel the aircraft at home base and support collateral department duties as assigned.
🧰 Qualifications
- Lifestyle requirement: Alcohol-free and tobacco-free.
- Certificates: ATP with Multi-Engine Land rating; FAA First Class Medical.
- Hours: 4,000+ total time; 1,000+ multi-engine turbine.
- Permits: Restricted Radio Telephone Operator Permit.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, professionalism, and exceptional passenger service.
- Strong decision-making, communication, and crew coordination skills within a two-pilot environment.
- Eligibility to work in the United States and ability to travel as required.
🌟 Why You’ll Love This Role
- Highly trained and experienced co-workers in a supportive, close-knit flight department.
- Fewer days away from family and a better work-life balance compared to typical commercial/charter schedules.
- Alcohol-free and tobacco-free passenger and crew environment that reinforces safety and wellbeing.
💼 Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flexible Spending Account (FSA) — benefits begin on day one.
- 100% company-paid Group Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and ten (10) paid holidays.
🛰️ Additional Details
- Primary Base: Bells, Tennessee (with operational support in Jackson, Tennessee)
- License Required: ATP_UNRESTRICTED
- Aircraft Type: Cessna Citation 650
📨 How to Apply
Ready to bring your expertise to a respected corporate flight department? Submit your application via The Pictsweet Company careers site and reference the Corporate Aviation Captain (Citation 650) role in Bells, Tennessee.