AIR 7 LLC — Southern California (aircraft overnight base at Ontario International Airport (KONT); company headquarters and FBO at Camarillo Airport (KCMA))
Estimated salary for Commercial Pilots (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025): $84,540–$190,440 per year, median $123,220. The employer did not provide a pay range for this listing.
Air 7, LLC is hiring a full-time Citation X Captain for our Part 135 on-demand charter and aircraft-management operation. This is a company employee position — not a contract or first-right-of-refusal seat.
You must already live in Southern California. The aircraft overnight base is Ontario International Airport (KONT). Company headquarters and FBO are at Camarillo Airport (KCMA).
A current CE-750 type rating is preferred. Air 7 will type the right captain who already holds a similar jet type rating.
About Air 7 Air 7 is a Part 135 certificate holder (GQRA540N) based at Camarillo Airport, offering worldwide aircraft management, national and international charter, and a full-service FBO. We operate to ARGUS Platinum standards. Safety, professionalism, and personal comfort come first. Our people make the difference.
The Role Serve as Pilot-in-Command of the Citation X on Part 135 and owner Part 91 flights. You are the final authority for the safety and operation of the aircraft, crew, and passengers.
Plan, brief, and fly assigned trips to Air 7, FAA, and manufacturer standards.
Exercise operational control discipline: no flight is released, and no duty is accepted, except as assigned by Air 7.
Work with dispatch, maintenance, and the Chief Pilot on scheduling, MEL items, and aircraft readiness.
Complete required indoctrination, aircraft, and recurrent training, and 14 CFR 135.293 / 135.297 / 135.299 checking, under the Air 7 training program.
Maintain currency, records, and a professional standard with owners, charter passengers, and crew.
Fly domestically and internationally as assigned, including Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Europe, and other authorized destinations.
Remain available for an on-demand Part 135 schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and short-notice callouts, while complying with duty and rest requirements.
Minimum Qualifications Must currently live in Southern California. This is not a commutable-from-out-of-state position. No relocation package is offered.
FAA Airline Transport Pilot certificate with airplane multi-engine land and English proficient endorsement.
Current FAA First Class medical certificate.
Able to fly internationally without restriction: valid U.S. passport (or equivalent unrestricted travel document) with sufficient remaining validity; no citizenship, visa, or other travel restriction that would prevent assignment to Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Europe/UK, or other typical Part 135 destinations.
Legal right to live and work in the United States. Air 7 does not sponsor foreign pilot visas.
FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit, or ability to obtain one before line service.
Ability to complete Air 7 Part 135 training and checking and to pass FAA/DOT drug and alcohol testing, fingerprinting / CHRC, and Pilot Records Database (14 CFR Part 111) review before beginning service as a pilot.
Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to report to KONT or other Southern California departure points on short notice.
Clean professional record consistent with Air 7 and insurance standards.
Preferred Qualifications CE-750 type rating. If you do not hold CE-750, a similar jet type is required — Citation Sovereign, Latitude, Longitude, or XLS; Challenger; Falcon; Hawker; Gulfstream; or comparable high-performance midsize / super-mid / large-cabin jet. Air 7 will type the selected candidate.
Approximately 3,000 hours total time, 1,500 hours PIC, 1,000 hours turbine, and 500 hours jet PIC — or equivalent experience the Director of Operations and Chief Pilot accept.
Prior 14 CFR Part 135 experience.
Demonstrated international operations experience and strong CRM, judgment, and passenger-service standard.
Compensation and Benefits Competitive pay. Full-time company benefits as published on flyair7.com/careers:
Quality health insurance — multiple options with highly rated companies.
Vision and dental insurance paid for by Air 7.
Robust 401(k) matching.
Paid time off.
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