Citationjet (C525/C526) - CJ I / II / III / IV
Flight Crew Multiengine; Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Flight Instructor; Flight Crew Flight Engineer; Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Air Traffic Control Radar 43; Flight Crew Last 90 Days 200; Flight Crew Total 37335; Flight Crew Type 325
Situational Awareness; Communication Breakdown
Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Clearance; Ground Incursion Runway
Air Traffic Control Issued New Clearance; Air Traffic Control Provided Assistance; Flight Crew Became Reoriented
Human Factors; Aircraft; Company Policy
Cleared to expect Runway XXL at B. Holding short at B cleared to cross XXL and expect further clearance on the other side. After crossing XXL told to cross XYR and hold short XXR. This was the very first flight for my FO (First Officer) [and] he was having a little difficulty changing the runway on the G3000 so we were talking and I was talking him through the change. While trying to change the runway we were given instructions to line up and wait XXR I believe. I heard right and mistakenly turned right and had just crossed the hold short line and was looking at traffic on final and because of the gusty winds couldn't tell for sure which runway he was lined up for so I stopped. I was about 15 feet past the hold short line and stopped when Tower told us to hold our position [and] then asked if we could make a 180. I did and realized the error. We were then re-cleared to hold short of XXR.In retrospect I should have told Tower we weren't ready when they cleared us to 'line up and wait.' I also should have double checked the clearance because we were talking about the runway change and partially blocked the transmission from the Tower.
First flight in new aircraft after completing initial type rating. First flight with new Captain. No APU or GPU available; so more preflight tasks pushed to after engine start. Night time. Gusty winds; up to 41 kts throughout the day. Very congested area; with three major runways in direct proximity with one another. Two runway crossings in short succession. Unusual taxi route. Last-minute runway change. Rushed acceptance of takeoff clearance.I was originally scheduled for what was to be my introductory company flight with the Chief Pilot; but shortly before; the PIC (Pilot in Command) was changed to a relatively new-hire but extraordinarily experienced Captain; due to scheduling requirements. Immediately upon arriving; I advised the Captain that in addition to it being my first flight with him; it was also my first flight with the aircraft type. As such; I told him that I was sure there would be a need for some extra time and consideration while I got up to speed; especially given the fact I'd be operating in a relatively unfamiliar cockpit; at night. The passengers arrived on time and we quickly loaded the aircraft. The aircraft had no APU and the PIC elected to do a battery start; so most of the cockpit setup happened after engine start. While completing the After Engine Start and Before Taxi checklists; the PIC directed me to call for taxi; so I paused the checklist and got taxi clearance. Since I was interrupted in the middle of the checklist; I elected to start it over and quickly cover the items that had been completed previously. While I was still completing these tasks; the PIC started taxiing and told me to just 'finish up' the remaining items.We were cleared to taxi to Runway XXL; via taxiways Hotel and Bravo. The cockpit was set up for Runway XXL and the speeds were posted accordingly. We were anticipating an intersection departure from Taxiway Bravo; but upon approaching that point; we were cleared to cross Runway XXL; followed by a right turn on Taxiway Echo and continue taxi. At some point thereafter; we were told to expect a change to Runway XXR. The PIC took the radios and instructed me to continue the checklists through the Before Takeoff and Takeoff checklists and that he 'had the rest.' I advised him that I was 'heads down;' completing the checks; changing the runway in the FMS; re-posting the takeoff speeds and reviewing the departure for any differences from XXL.The distance between Taxiway Bravo and all three runways; XXL; XXR and XYR; is extremely short and the PIC was taxiing slowly; in order to allow me time to complete all the necessary tasks. However; at this point; we were cleared to 'Line up and wait; Runway XXR.' I expected that I would either be able to complete all the tasks prior to the Hold Short line or we would simply cancel the takeoff clearance and advise Tower we would need another minute. Because it was night time and we had been taxiing slowly however; I was unaware that the PIC had turned right; toward Runway XXL; instead of making the left turn; toward Runway XXR; and continued across the Hold Short line. While I knew we had been cleared into position; I did not realize; and would not have imagined; that the PIC would continue past the Hold Short line and actually take the runway; with the other crew member [was] still 'heads down.'The PIC then stopped the aircraft suddenly and said; 'Look at THIS guy; lined up for the wrong runway!' At that; I looked up; saw the lights of the approaching aircraft; checked the PFD (Primary Flight Display) and SafeTaxi display and said; 'HE'S not lined up for the wrong runway; WE ARE!' At that point; the landing aircraft on Runway XXL initiated a go-around and the Controller asked if we were able to make a '180.' I assured her that we could and we were advised to proceed to Runway XXR. We took off and completed the flight without further incident.Upon discussing it later; the PIC told me it was 'completely on him' and that he had heard 'XXR' and incorrectly turned right at the end of the runway; toward XXL. He also pointed out that the gusty wind conditions were a distraction for him. However; there were obviously a number of contributing factors to this event and many corrective actions for both of us; and our company; to implement as well. First; this all took place within my first five minutes in this aircraft type and the experience underscores the need for new crew members to fly with an approved training Captain for an introductory period. I later found out that this actually is a standard company practice for all new-hires [to] initially fly with the Chief Pilot or Assistant Director of Operations. An exception was made in this case; due to scheduling; but would be enforced without exception; going forward. From my second flight; throughout my first week; I only flew with the Assistant Director of Operations and each trip was an exceptional experience; no rushing; plenty of patient explanation and absolute professionalism on every level. After our last flight; he commended me for my flying and decision-making and remarked that even though our week was filled with nationwide winter storms and multiple challenges; I had not made him uncomfortable; nor had I made a questionable decision; once. For my second week; I am scheduled to fly with the Assistant Chief Pilot and Assistant D.O.; exclusively; so I believe their claim of pairing new-hires with the right captains; in every other case; to be entirely accurate. In fact; after a great deal of research; it was what I heard about this company's deliberate and conscientious approach to operational safety that was one of the major points that initially encouraged me to work for them.I will also be lobbying for a review of GPU use for engine starts. I have been on APU-equipped aircraft for a decade and felt the extra and compressed workload that results from battery-starts far outweighs any marginal benefits gained from excluding a power cart. This event also emphasizes the absolute necessity to bring the plane to a complete stop during taxi and advise ATC or ask for additional time anytime the crew feels rushed or encounters an unexpected clearance or instruction. Additionally; a takeoff clearance MUST be rejected if the crew is not 100% ready; with all cockpit tasks completed and BOTH crew members 'heads up' before considering crossing the hold short line. In the future; I will absolutely demand that the appropriate time be taken in order to complete all tasks prior to crossing the Hold Short line. Regardless of the tasks I am working on; [I] will not turn my attention so fully from the taxiing of the aircraft and trust the other crew member not to taxi onto an active runway; even the appropriate one; until fully ready.I also felt that the taxi and departure procedures could have been greatly simplified; especially considering the congested nature of that area; where three major runways meet. Taxiing to XXL by taking Taxiway Bravo to cross over Runway XXL; then turn on Echo; as opposed to simply continuing on Hotel to the end of Runway XXL or an intersection certainly adds significant time and attention to what could be a far more straightforward procedure. Likewise; the departure procedure; initially being cleared to takeoff from a west runway; on a busy night; for a south and east departure; could have been greatly improved; so that a last-minute runway change at night in a congested area might not have been necessary at all.
CE-525 flight crew reported performing a line-up and wait on the incorrect runway resulting in a runway incursion and the other arriving flight executing a go-around.