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First Officer – Cessna Citation Excel/XLS/XLS+ (Stuttgart Area)
✈️ First Officer — Citation Excel/XLS/XLS+
Join a professional flight department delivering safe, seamless and service-focused operations across Europe on the Cessna Citation Excel/XLS/XLS+ (C560XL). As our First Officer, you will pair precision flying with genuine hospitality, supporting captains and delighting passengers on every sector.
🧭 The opportunity
Be a key part of a close-knit crew where professionalism, reliability and a high service ethos set the tone. You’ll operate in a dynamic environment, contribute to decision-making, and represent the company with a polished, friendly presence—on the ramp and in the cabin.
🧰 Your day-to-day
- Act as First Officer on the C560XL fleet, ensuring safety and compliance with EASA regulations and company SOPs.
- Support flight preparation: performance calculations, fuel planning, weight and balance, FMS setup and weather/NOTAM review.
- Champion exceptional, discreet customer service and a well-groomed, courteous presence throughout the journey.
- Practice robust CRM, TEM and checklist discipline in all phases of flight.
- Assist with aircraft turnarounds, documentation and maintaining cabin/flight deck readiness.
- Remain contactable by phone with reliable mobile internet for roster updates and operational coordination.
🌟 What you bring
- License: EASA Frozen ATPL with valid IR and ME
- Type Rating: Current and valid C560XL (Citation Excel/XLS/XLS+)
- Medical: Class 1
- Languages: German and English, spoken and written (B2+); ICAO English Level 4 or higher
- Security: Valid German security clearance (ZÜP) available at start of employment
- Travel Docs: Passport without restrictions
- Mobility: Driving licence class B and own car; ideally within 1-hour of STR
- Availability: Telephone accessibility and mobile internet on your phone
- Mindset: Reliability and strong sense of responsibility; high flexibility and resilience; teamwork and intercultural competence; friendly, well-groomed appearance; committed to continuous development; strong service orientation
✅ Minimum requirements at a glance
- Open to licence holders: EASA
- Licence: Frozen ATPL + IR + ME
- Medical: Class 1
- ICAO ELP: Level 4+
- Type rating: C560XL (Citation Excel/XLS/XLS+) — current and valid
- Languages: German and English (B2+)
Type-rated candidates only. ZÜP required by start date.
📨 How to apply
Ready to advance your business aviation career? Submit a concise application including:
- Documents: CV, EASA licence, Class 1 medical, C560XL type rating, last 3 logbook pages, passport copy
- Security: Confirmation of valid ZÜP (or timeline to obtain by start date)
- Details: Current location, notice period/earliest start, contact number
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next steps.

