First Officer – Citation XLS+ | Charter Flight Specialist

Pilot Assessments; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Flight training discounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Pilot Assessments seeks a dedicated crewmember to join our Flight Operations team in Carlsbad. You will work closely with captains and our operations staff to ensure safe, compliant, and seamless flights for managed and charter clients.

The role emphasizes meticulous preflight planning, polished client service, and adherence to FAR Part 135/91. Local presence at base airports is required, with a variable schedule and opportunities for growth in safety programs.

Qualifications

• Flight time: 1,500 hours total time and 500 hours PIC total time.
• Commercial Multi-Engine with Instrument; Second Class Medical (renewed every 12 months).
• CE-560XLS+ training within the past 12 months (initial or recurrent).
• Strong working knowledge of FAR Part 135/91; familiarity with FAA, ICAO, and international ops.

Responsibilities

• Operate in accordance with the Flight Operations Manual and company policies; maintain currency on assigned types.
• Lead pre-flight planning, weather and NOTAM review; brief with the Captain; apply CRM and support abnormal procedures.
• Deliver polished, discreet service; anticipate client needs; coordinate with ops for seamless experiences.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Client service mindset

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Attention to safety

Education

Commercial Multi-Engine with Instrument

Second Class Medical

ATP (preferred)

Tools

Avianis

ForeFlight Dispatch

Job description

Pilot Assessments seeks a dedicated crewmember to join our Flight Operations team in Carlsbad. You will work closely with captains and our operations staff to ensure safe, compliant, and seamless flights for managed and charter clients.

The role emphasizes meticulous preflight planning, polished client service, and adherence to FAR Part 135/91. Local presence at base airports is required, with a variable schedule and opportunities for growth in safety programs.