Citation C525 Captain (PIC) – Houston Area | Base: KCXO

Pilot Assessments; Houston, Conroe (TX, TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Group life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

401(k) plan

Paid vacation, sick time and personal

Job summary

Wing Aviation, a Houston-headquartered boutique business-aviation operator, seeks a disciplined Captain to serve as PIC on the Cessna Citation C525 based at KCXO in Conroe, Texas. You will deliver compliant flights for a worldwide client base and uphold the highest standards of professionalism within our safety-focused culture.

Qualifications include an FAA ATP certificate, a valid First-Class Medical, and substantial PIC hours.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and proactive decision-making under dynamic conditions.
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• Outstanding customer service mindset and professional communication.
• Ability to understand and comply with FAA regulations and aircraft manuals.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Pilot in Command on the C525 based at KCXO, in accordance with 14 CFR Parts 91 and 135.
• Exercise proactive, safety-first decision-making while prioritizing passengers and regulatory compliance.
• Plan and brief missions with professionalism, coordinating with cockpit, cabin, management and maintenance teams.
• Maintain exceptional customer service standards while adapting to evolving regulatory requirements.
• Maintain currency and required training for PIC operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Professional communication

Decision making

Education

FAA Airline Transport Pilot certificate

Job description

About Wing Aviation & The Role

Wing Aviation is a Houston-headquartered, boutique business-aviation operator providing aircraft charter, management and brokerage services. We are seeking a disciplined, service-minded Captain to serve as PIC on a Cessna Citation C525 based at KCXO in Conroe, Texas. Operating within our safety-focused culture, you will deliver confident, compliant flights for a worldwide client base and uphold the highest standards of professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Pilot in Command on the C525 based at KCXO, executing all flights in strict accordance with 14 CFR Parts 91 and 135, FAA regulations, and aircraft manuals.
• Exercise proactive, sound operational decision-making that prioritizes safety, compliance and passenger confidence.
• Plan, brief and conduct missions with precision and professionalism, maintaining transparency across cockpit, cabin, management and maintenance teams.
• Uphold an exceptional customer service standard while managing evolving operational and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a current First-Class Medical and all required currency and training for PIC operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate; ATP or ATP-CTP accepted toward ATP eligibility.
• Current and valid First-Class Medical.
• Total time: 2,500 hours; PIC: 500 hours; Multi-engine: 500 hours.
• Instrument: 150 hours; Turbine: 100 hours; Night: 100 hours.
• Ability to understand and comply with 14 CFR Parts 91 and 135, FAA regulations and aircraft/equipment manuals.
• Strong organizational skills, priority-setting and proactive decision-making under dynamic conditions.
• Outstanding customer service mindset and professional communication.
• Pass pre-employment drug screening and background checks.
• Residency within a two-hour callout of KCXO (or willingness to relocate).

Licenses: ATP (unrestricted or restricted acceptable).

Preferred & Nice-to-Haves

• Current CE-525 type rating and currency strongly preferred.
• Local candidates with appropriate rating/currency are preferred.
• Prior Part 135 PIC experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Group life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid vacation, sick time and personal time.
• Growth opportunities within Wing Aviation, including pathways to additional or different type ratings.