Captain, Citation Excel C56X

Heron Luftfahrt GmbH & Co. KG, a dynamic aviation company based in southern Germany operating business jets since 2010, is seeking a highly qualified professional to join its team.

Base: Faro (LPFR)

The company operates a Citation Excel C56X aircraft primarily for charter customers, flying approximately 350 hours per year. The aircraft consistently returns to its home base in Faro.

Key Responsibilities and Attributes:

The ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate exceptional social skills, including:

High flexibility and the ability to perform effectively under pressure.
A strong service orientation and comfort in dealing with demanding customers.
A professional appearance and exemplary manners.
Reliability, precision, proactivity, discretion, and a collaborative team spirit.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

EASA ATPL licence with MCC.
Valid EASA licences and medical certificate.
Mandatory C56X Citation Excel type rating.
Minimum of 2,500 hours of flight experience on jet aircraft.
Proficiency in spoken and written English. Additional language skills are advantageous.
Willingness to transfer residence to within a 60 km radius of Faro, Portugal.

Why Join Heron Aviation?

Joining Heron Aviation offers a professional environment with significant advantages:

Varied and engaging work within a small, well-organised team.
Opportunities for professional development.
An attractive salary package complemented by additional catering expenses.
A structured work pattern of 230 working days per year (including training).
Start date by arrangement.

Application Process:

Candidates must be willing to relocate within the first three months of employment if not already residing in the Faro area. Only complete applications fulfilling the search criteria will receive a response. A complete application should include: Cover letter, CV, copies of licence and medical certificate, and most recent references.

Interested parties are requested to submit their complete application package, including all required documents, via the company's website.