Heron Aviation · Captain / Commandant de bord
Captain Citation XLS+ / C56XL - Hamburg base
Heron Aviation, a business jet operator based in southern Germany, is looking for a Captain on the Citation XLS+ / C56XL for its Hamburg homebase. The aircraft flies around 450 hours a year for various charter customers and regularly returns to base.
- Employer
- Heron Aviation
- Position
- Captain / Commandant de bord
- Base
- Hambourg (EDDH)
- Aircraft
- Citation XLS+ / C56XL
- Seen
- 12 October 2026
Key points
- Homebase Hamburg (EDDH)
- Approximately 450 flight hours per year for various charter customers
- C56XL Citation Excel type rating required
- 230 working days per year, including training
- Start date by arrangement
What the employer asks for
- EASA ATPL, MCC
- Valid licences and medical certificate per EASA rules
- Valid ZÜP security clearance from the Regierungspräsidium
- C56XL Citation Excel type rating required
- Minimum 2,500 hours of jet flight experience
- English spoken and written, other languages an advantage
- High flexibility, resilience under pressure, service orientation, discretion and team spirit
What the employer offers
- Varied work within a small, well-organised team
- Development opportunities
- Attractive salary plus additional catering allowance
- 230 working days per year, including training
- Start date by arrangement
The selection process
- Submit a complete application (cover letter, CV, licences, medical certificate, most recent references) via the company's recruitment portal
Summary written by ForAllPilots from the employer's posting. Only the official posting counts: check every condition before you apply.
Give yourself every chance
A captain selection focuses on leadership, decision-making and crew management: prepare real situations, what you decided and why.
Expect an in-depth technical interview and a simulator session: go over abnormal procedures and the performance of your type.
Some airlines give aptitude tests to captains too: a refresher on the arithmetic and attention exercises never hurts.