Air 7, LLC — Ontario, California, USA
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.
Citation X (CE-750) Captain Air 7, LLC | Full-Time | Southern California | 14 CFR Part 135 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.
• Generous paid time off.
How to Apply Email a resume and a brief introduction, including a flight-time summary and current type ratings, to HR@flyair7.com Subject line: Citation X Captain – SoCal – [Last Name]
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