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Pilot in Command - Citation XLS Full-Time - Tulsa, OK Jet Linx is seeking qualified Pilot in Command candidates for our Midsize jet aircraft for Part 91 and 135 flight operations. It is expected that ...

PIC - Citation XLS/XLS+

Tulsa, OK · On-site

$145K - $200K/yr

Description Pilot in Command - Citation XLS Full-Time - Tulsa, OK Jet Linx is seeking qualified Pilot in Command candidates for our Midsize jet aircraft for Part 91 and 135 flight operations. It is ...

PIC - Citation XLS/XLS+

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$145K - $200K/yr

Description Pilot in Command - Citation XLS/XLS+ Full-Time - Scottsdale, AZ Jet Linx is seeking qualified Pilot in Command candidates for our Midsize jet aircraft for Part 91 and 135 flight ...

Pilot in Command - Citation XLS Full-Time - Scottsdale, AZ Jet Linx is seeking qualified Pilot in Command candidates for our Midsize jet aircraft for Part 91 and 135 flight operations. It is expected ...

Pilot in Command - Citation XLS Full-Time - Tulsa, OK Jet Linx is seeking qualified Pilot in Command candidates for our Midsize jet aircraft for Part 91 and 135 flight operations. It is expected that ...

PIC - Citation XLS/XLS+

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$145K - $200K/yr

Description Pilot in Command - Citation XLS Full-Time - Scottsdale, AZ Jet Linx is seeking qualified Pilot in Command candidates for our Midsize jet aircraft for Part 91 and 135 flight operations. It ...

Pilot in Command - Citation XLS Full-Time -Scottsdale, AZ Jet Linx is seeking qualified Pilot in Command candidates for our Midsize jet aircraft for Part 91 and 135 flight operations. It is expected ...

We approach each pilot as an individual and provide custom tailored professional development ... Preference may be given to candidates with experience flying other Citation variants and candidates ...

We approach each pilot as an individual and provide custom tailored professional development ... Preference may be given to candidates with experience flying other Citation variants and candidates ...

PIC - Citation XLS/XLS+ Floater

Omaha, NE · On-site

$145K - $200K/yr

Pilot in Command - Citation XLS/XLS+ Full-Time - Commutable, USA Jet Linx is seeking qualified Pilot in Command candidates for our Midsize jet aircraft for Part 91 and 135 flight operations. It is ...

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How much do citation pilot jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for citation pilot in the United States is $130,916.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,000.00 and $155,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Citation pilot?

A Citation Pilot is a professional pilot responsible for operating Cessna Citation jets, a popular series of business jets used for corporate, charter, and private travel. Their duties include flight planning, pre-flight inspections, ensuring passenger safety, and complying with aviation regulations. Citation Pilots may work for private owners, charter companies, or corporations and typically require FAA certifications, such as a Commercial Pilot License (CPL) and type ratings for specific Citation models. Experience requirements vary, but many employers seek pilots with substantial flight hours and multi-engine jet experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Citation pilot?

To thrive as a Citation Pilot, you need a valid commercial pilot’s license, significant multi-engine flight experience, and thorough knowledge of FAA regulations. Familiarity with Garmin avionics, cockpit automation systems, and flight planning software is essential, and a type rating for Citation jets is often required. Excellent situational awareness, decision-making under pressure, and clear communication skills help pilots operate safely and effectively. These skills ensure safe operation, regulatory compliance, and efficient teamwork in dynamic flight conditions.

What does a typical work schedule look like for a Citation pilot?

Citation Pilots often work variable schedules depending on their employer and flight assignments, which may include early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and overnight trips. Flight hours can fluctuate based on charter demand or corporate travel needs, and pilots are usually required to remain flexible to accommodate last-minute changes. Most Citation Pilots work closely with a small flight crew, dispatchers, and ground personnel to ensure each mission runs smoothly and safely. This dynamic environment offers variety but also requires strict adherence to duty and rest regulations to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

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Infographic showing various Citation Pilot job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 89% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,916 per year, or $62.9 per hour.

Pilot, Owner Services - Sarasota, FL

Textron

Sarasota, FL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago


Textron rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 30 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

27th of 72 rated aerospace companies


Job description

JOB SUMMARY:
Provide on-site flight support for owners under the Textron ProOwnership management agreement. Crews will reside within two hours' drive from the managed aircraft base (Sarasota, FL) and perform day-to-day flight activities, including scheduling, trip planning, and aircraft care. Crews will work directly with the ProOwnership Maintenance Manager to ensure maintenance compliance and airworthiness. They will also work closely with the Chief Pilot and ProOwnership Director of Operations to ensure customer requests are fulfilled to meet the highest level of safety, legal adherence, efficiency and customer satisfaction.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Enhance ownership experience by providing product expertise on Citation systems, avionics and flying characteristics. Consistently communicates product and ownership benefits during flight activities.
• Act as a company liaison between the owner and Textron Aviation to ensure that the concerns of all parties are fairly represented. Although crew is employed by Textron Aviation, the pilot will operate under an agency agreement that clearly defines operational control of the Owner. The designated lead pilot will serve as the primary point of contact for all issues relating to the remotely based flight operation.
• Clearly and effectively communicates with the owner regarding Pilot-In-Command responsibilities, standards of safe operations, and efficient methods of aircraft utilization.
• Possess a solution-driven mindset and willingness to explore all avenues on the path to resolution.
• Perform preflight and post flight inspections to evaluate aircraft flown for mechanical and cosmetic discrepancies and accurately communicate with the Maintenance Manager and the applicable Service Center to maintain the highest possible standards of quality and safety.
• Work with the maintenance manager to ensure that aircraft flown are scheduled for required inspections. Ensures that the aircraft are certified to MNPS/RVSM/RNP Standards to meet all travel requirements, both domestic and international.
• Work with the account manager to understand and provide input to the aircraft flight schedule while continuously monitoring flight activities to ensure flights are conducted within the guidelines set forth in the operations manual such as crew duty limits and rest requirements, runway lengths and weather minimums. Will warrant that safety of operations is paramount with each flight.
• Maintain familiarity with all applicable FAA and ICAO regulations. Comply with all regulations and local operating procedures.
• Ensure training and flight currency for all phases of operations. Inform the Chief Pilot or Manager, Aircraft Management when any currency is approaching expiration.
• Attend training as required. Training will include initial and recurrent aircraft training, emergency procedures training, crew coordination training, international procedures training and other training as deemed necessary by management.
• Perform vital day-to-day department management duties such as maintaining aircraft flight logs, updating aircraft navigation equipment, obtaining current electronic and hard-copy documents required for flight, and performing storeroom duties and light aircraft cleaning.
• Responsible for coordinating vacation requests with the account manager
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor's Degree preferred in Aviation or Aerospace related fields.
• In lieu of degree, must meet the qualifications below and a minimum of 3 years' industry experience (preferred).
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid US passport (required)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a FAA First Class medical (required)
• Airline Transport Pilot certification and demonstrated piloting skills higher than the minimums stated from the appropriate Practical Test Standards (required)
• FAA Flight Instructor Certification (preferred)
• Aircraft type rate - Cessna Citation 525 series (preferred)
• 3,000 Total Logged Flying Hours (preferred)
• 1000 Hours in Turbo Prop, Turbo Fan or Turbo Jet Aircraft (required)
• International operating experience (preferred)
• Experience in Citation products (preferred)
• Multi-crew environnent expérience (preferred)
• Ability to consistently comply with customer insurance requirements (required)
• Must have valid driver's license and passport (expiration dates no less than 6 months)
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

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Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

Industry

Aerospace product and parts manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Providence, RI, US

Year founded

1923