Citation Latitude Captain (PIC, C680A) — Phoenix, AZ

Pilot Assessments; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilot Assessments in Phoenix seeks an experienced pilot to serve as PIC on C680A Citations for on‑demand charter missions. You will be the primary client-facing representative, building strong relationships with owners, operators and partners, while adapting to rotating schedules and short-notice callouts.

You will uphold FAA compliance, train the SIC, and maintain meticulous records, with a strong focus on safety and service excellence on every leg.

Qualifications

• 3,000+ total flight hours with 1,500+ PIC hours.
• 250+ PIC or SIC hours in a mid-size jet or larger (>20,000 lb MTOW).
• Current FAA pilot license with prior PIC jet rating; current First-Class Medical.
• No accidents, incidents, or sanctions in the past five years; able to pass drug/background checks.
• Strong aviation operations knowledge; ability to train SIC.
• Excellent communication and leadership; professional appearance and demeanor.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Nice to have: Part 135.293/.297 qualifications in a jet with FSI/SimuFlite training.

Responsibilities

• Serve as PIC on the C680A Citation Latitude for Part 91 and Part 135 on‑demand charter missions.
• Act as Cutter Aviation’s primary client-facing representative, building relationships with owners and operators.
• Adapt to a rotating schedule and respond to short-notice callouts while remaining ready and professional.
• Ensure strict FAA compliance with flight operations, qualifications, currency, and aircraft standards.
• Follow procedures for reporting irregularities during flight and ground checks.
• Maintain accurate records and complete administrative duties as directed by leadership.
• Train and mentor the SIC to perform SIC duties properly and confidently.
• Uphold safety and service excellence on every leg.

Skills

Flight time

PIC hours

Jet type rating

FAA license

First-Class Medical

Record & compliance

Leadership

Customer focus

General aviation knowledge

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Opportunity

Be the trusted captain clients count on. You’ll pair polished client care with precise, FAA-compliant flight operations—adapting to dynamic schedules, maintaining meticulous records, and mentoring the SIC to our exacting standards.

What You'll Do

• Serve as PIC on the C680A Citation Latitude for Part 91 and Part 135 on-demand charter missions.
• Act as Cutter Aviation’s primary client-facing representative, building strong relationships with aircraft owners, operators, business partners, and the wider business aviation community.
• Adapt to a rotating schedule and respond to short-notice callouts while maintaining readiness and professionalism.
• Ensure strict compliance with FAA regulations, including flight operations, qualifications, currency, fitness for flight, and aircraft compliance.
• Follow procedures for reporting any irregularities during flight and ground checks.
• Maintain accurate records and complete administrative duties as assigned by the Director of Operations and Chief Pilot.
• Train and mentor the SIC to perform SIC functions properly and confidently.
• Uphold an uncompromising commitment to safety and service excellence on every leg.

What You’ll Bring

• Flight time: 3,000+ total hours; 1,500+ PIC hours; 250+ PIC or SIC hours in a mid-size jet or larger (>20,000 lb MTOW).
• Certification: Current FAA-issued pilot license with a previous PIC jet type rating; current First-Class Medical.
• Record & compliance: No accidents, incidents, or sanctions in the past five years; able to pass drug screening and background check; clean driving record.
• Technical knowledge: Strong understanding of general aviation aircraft operations, service requirements, and the needs of crews and passengers.
• Leadership: Proven ability to train and guide the SIC to perform all SIC duties properly.
• Customer focus: Sincere desire to assist customers, build rapport, and represent the brand with a professional appearance and manner.
• Core skills: Excellent organization, communication, and multitasking; strong initiative; able to lift 50 lb.
• Education: High school diploma or GED.

Nice to have: Current Part 135.293/.297 qualifications in a jet with FSI or SimuFlite training.

Your Professional DNA

• Pleasant, good-natured, cooperative, and team-oriented.
• Reliable, responsible, and dependable; fulfills obligations.
• Detail-focused and thorough in preparation and execution.
• Calm and composed under pressure; emotionally self-controlled.
• Open to feedback; adaptable to change and workplace variety.
• Proactive and willing to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Empathetic, service-minded, and attentive to others’ needs.
• Self-directed with little supervision and persistent when facing obstacles.

Phoenix

Note: This role requires schedule flexibility for short-notice callouts and strict adherence to FAA, company, and safety standards.