The ideal candidate will meet the client’s requirements listed below:

• ATP - Multi-Engine and Instrument Rated

• First Class Medical

• Type Rated: CE-525 / CJ3 (Required)

• Total Time: 3,000 Hours

• Time in Type: CJ3 Experience Required

• Flight simulator recurrent training completed within the past 24 months preferred (company recurrent training provided under Part 135 program upon hire)

• No Relocation required (Commutable position; Southern California base preferred)

• Authorization to work in the US

[redacted] LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

Summary

[redacted] is recruiting on behalf of a growing Part 135 flight operation located in Southern California for the position of Captain / PIC. Backed by a close-knit, supportive flight team with planned expansion into super-midsize and large-cabin aircraft, you will be responsible for safely operating our client's Cessna Citation CJ3 aircraft across on-demand charter missions. 

Salary: Competitive salary based on experience (DOE). 

Schedule: Standard Part 135 flight profile featuring 10 hard days off per month, typically scheduled in one continuous block. Trips are primarily planned in advance, with a 2-hour wheels-up callout when on unassigned duty. Pilots living within driving distance of base can anticipate an additional 3–6 nights at home per month when the aircraft returns between legs. Commuting is supported for non-local candidates with airline travel provided as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Safely operate the Cessna Citation CJ3 (CE-525) aircraft as Pilot-in-Command (PIC) in compliance with company SOPs and FAA Part 135 regulations.

• Execute flight plans efficiently, ensuring safe, on-time departures and arrivals.

• Oversee all aspects of bringing a trip to a successful completion, including flight planning, weather analysis, and passenger logistics.

• Conduct thorough pre-flight and post-flight inspections of the aircraft.

• Maintain accurate flight records, submitting aircraft flight times, cycles, duty time, and expense reports promptly.

• Participate in required simulator recurrent training under company FAA-approved Part 135 training program.

• Adhere to strict safety standards, CRM practices, and foster a positive corporate safety culture.

• Provide exceptional customer service and passenger care, ensuring a comfortable, premium charter experience.

• Maintain operational readiness for dynamic charter flight schedules, varying duty tempos, and remote destination travel.

• Collaborate with an easygoing, drama-free flight team that values teamwork, mutual support, and stepping up for colleagues.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary based on experience (DOE).

• 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage for employee (dependent and family coverage options available).

• Retirement savings program with scheduled enhancement to a company-sponsored 401(k) plan.

• Flexible vacation scheduling accommodated directly around operational and individual needs.

• Actual travel expenses billed with daily per diem and standard lodging accommodations.

• Company credit card provided for all actual travel and business expenses; pilot retains 100% of hotel rewards, FBO awards, and loyalty points.

• Defined internal career advancement pathway to transition into larger fleet aircraft (Citation Sovereign and Gulfstream) as tenure and experience build.