High Performance Aviation, LLC is seeking experienced contract pilots to operate a Cessna 340A under Part 91 regulations. Based at Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport (KCXO) in Conroe, TX, this role involves owner-directed trips, repositioning, and maintenance flights, requiring proficient single-pilot IFR operations within the challenging Houston-area airspace and Gulf Coast environment.
About the Role
This 1099 contract position offers flexible scheduling on a per-flight or per-day basis, with estimated monthly activity ranging from 20 to 60 hours. Duties include ensuring safe aircraft operation, meticulous pre-flight planning, providing discreet service to passengers, coordinating trip logistics, and completing post-flight duties. The company prioritizes a professional, safety-focused pilot for a potential long-term working relationship, with opportunities for growth into a full-time salaried role as flight activity increases.
Requirements
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FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate — Airplane Multi-Engine Land.
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Current and proficient instrument rating for single-pilot IFR.
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Current FAA Second-Class Medical (or better).
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Current flight review and instrument currency.
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Meeting or exceeding insurance underwriting minimums (final requirements determined by carrier).
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Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to KCXO.
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Ability to pass a background check and provide required documentation (resume, certificates, medical, logbook summary).
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Clean FAA records (no accidents, incidents, violations, or enforcement actions).
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Minimum 1,200 hours total time.
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Minimum 200 hours multi-engine.
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Minimum 50 hours instrument time (actual and simulated).
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Minimum 25 hours in a Cessna 340 or similar make/model, or completion of an approved type-specific initial course.
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Preference for candidates residing within approximately one hour of KCXO.
Preferred Qualifications
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Cessna 340/340A flight time.
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Twin Cessna experience in the 300/400 series (e.g., 310, 320, 335, 340, 401, 402, 414, 421).
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Turbocharged and pressurized piston aircraft experience.
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Formal type-specific training.
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ATP certificate.
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CFI/CFII/MEI ratings.
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Familiarity with Houston-area airspace and Gulf Coast weather conditions.
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Proficiency with Garmin GTN / G500-series or comparable avionics.
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Prior Part 91 owner-flown or corporate flight department experience.