Contract Pilot — Cessna 340A 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