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Job description
Location: Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport (KCXO), Conroe, TX Base: Within approximately 1 hour of KCXO strongly preferred Type: Contract / 1099, per-flight or per-day basis Potential: Possible transition to full-time salaried position
About The Role
We are seeking a contract pilot(s) to fly a Cessna 340A under Part 91 based at Conroe-North Houston Regional Airport (KCXO). This is an as-needed contract position covering owner-directed trips, repositioning, and maintenance flights.
The right pilot will be professional, safety-focused, and comfortable operating a pressurized piston twin in the Gulf Coast environment — summer heat, coastal weather, and single-pilot IFR in busy Houston-area airspace.
We are looking for a long-term working relationship. As flight activity grows, this contract role has the potential to convert to a full-time salaried position.
Responsibilities
Operate the Cessna 340A safely and in full compliance with FARs, insurance requirements, and manufacturer limitations
Conduct thorough preflight planning: weather, fuel, weight and balance, performance, and alternates
Provide professional, discreet service to owners and passengers
Coordinate scheduling, FBO services, fuel, catering, and ground transportation as needed
Complete post-flight walkarounds and promptly report any discrepancies or squawks
Maintain accurate flight logs, Hobbs/Tach records, and trip documentation
Coordinate with maintenance on aircraft status, inspections, and AD/service bulletin compliance
Fly maintenance, repositioning, and post-maintenance test flights as requested
Maintain aircraft cleanliness and readiness between trips
Minimum Qualifications
FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate — Airplane Multi-Engine Land
Instrument rating, current and proficient for single-pilot IFR
Current FAA Second-Class Medical (or better)
Current flight review and instrument currency
Meets or exceeds insurance underwriting minimums (final requirements set by the carrier — see note below)
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to KCXO
Ability to pass a background check and provide a current pilot resume, certificates, medical, and logbook summary
Clean FAA records — no accidents, incidents, violations, or enforcement actions
Experience
1,200 hours total time
200 hours multi-engine
50 hours instrument (actual and simulated)
25 hours in Cessna 340 or similar make and model (or an approved type-specific initial course)
Pilots close to these numbers are encouraged to apply — final requirements will be determined by insurance approval. We will review individual experience for qualification.
Preferred Qualifications
Time in type — Cessna 340/340A
Twin Cessna experience (300/400 series — 310, 320, 335, 340, 401, 402, 414, 421)
Turbocharged and pressurized piston experience
Formal type-specific training is a plus
ATP certificate
CFI/CFII/MEI
Familiarity with Houston-area airspace and Gulf Coast weather
Garmin GTN / G500-series or comparable avionics proficiency
Prior Part 91 owner-flown or corporate flight department experience
Schedule & Commitment
As-needed contract basis; trips scheduled in advance where possible with occasional short-notice requests
Mix of day trips and multi-day itineraries with overnights
Availability for weekend and holiday flying
Estimated volume: 20-60 hours a month
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Worksite address
conroe, TX, 77303, US
Who can apply
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