Vista | CL30 Captain

Position Overview

For aviation professionals who instinctively understand and expertly navigate complex meteorological and operational instructions such as:

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Vista America, a premier operating partner of Vista – the world's leading global business aviation company – is actively seeking an experienced, highly skilled, and Home-Based Captain for its state-of-the-art Challenger 300/350 fleet. This pivotal role is designed for aviation professionals eager to push the boundaries of service and excellence, delivering iconic, luxury experiences to discerning passengers across the United States. Captains at Vista America serve as vital brand ambassadors, embodying a commitment to safety, efficiency, and unparalleled customer service.

About Vista America

Vista America has meticulously established a new benchmark in business aviation services throughout the United States. As an operating partner of Vista, the company benefits from a global network and a steadfast commitment to innovation and growth. Joining the Vista America team means becoming part of a supportive, global community that champions professional development and career advancement, including opportunities for transitioning to larger aircraft and leadership roles while retaining seniority.

Compensation and Benefits

Vista America is dedicated to recognizing and rewarding top-tier aviation talent with a comprehensive and attractive compensation and benefits package:

Financial Incentives

• Guaranteed Base Pay: A competitive Year 1 guaranteed base salary, starting at $180,000 for CL300/350 pilots.
• Additional Earnings: Generous extra day pay, total flight hour incentives, and compensation for all paid training days.
• Retention Bonuses: Significant retention bonuses awarded after 3, 6, and 9 years of dedicated service.
• Per Diem: A per diem allowance of $75 per domestic day and $120 per international day.
• Vacation Flexibility: Choice of dedicated vacation time (in addition to the 15/13 schedule) or an in-lieu-of-vacation bonus of $10,000.

Quality of Life and Professional Support

• Home Basing: Enjoy the flexibility and convenience of home basing.
• Stable Schedule: A predictable and stable 15/13 work schedule, meticulously planned 12 months in advance.
• Advance Training: Training schedules are confirmed 6 months in advance.
• Career Progression: Opportunity to progress through the fleet while retaining seniority within a single entity.
• 24/7 Support: Constant access to pilot leadership, chief pilot, FOMs, and DO, alongside day-to-day and flight-to-flight support from the Operational Control Center.
• Safety Culture: A robust Safety Management System ("Just" Culture) with dedicated safety managers and coordinators per fleet, complemented by a proactive Fatigue Management program.
• Industry-Leading Training: Vista America invests significantly beyond FAA and industry requirements to cultivate the most disciplined and consistent pilots.
• Operational Excellence: Supported by mobile response maintenance teams for rapid issue resolution and a dedicated aircraft refurbishment program.
• Travel Benefits: Accrue hotel and travel points, with positive space seating provided for travel on the first and last day of scheduled duty.

Health, Wellness, and Retirement

• Health and Wellness: Premium health, dental, and vision insurance programs.
• Professional Provisions: Company-provided phone, credit card, and uniform.
• Retirement Plan: A robust 401K program featuring a company match and no vesting period.

Minimum Qualifications (Challenger 300/350)

Prospective Captains for the Challenger 300/350 fleet are required to meet the following stringent professional qualifications:

• Air Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate.
• Type Rating in a Challenger aircraft (any variant is acceptable).
• Minimum 3,000 hours of total fixed-wing flight time.
• Minimum 1,500 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC).
• Minimum 1,500 hours multi-engine flight time.
• Minimum 1,000 hours turbine flight time.
• Minimum 300 hours of logged Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) time.

Additional Pilot Requirements

All candidates must also fulfill the following operational and legal criteria:

• Possession of a current First Class Medical Certificate.
• A clean safety record, free of accidents, incidents, or FAA enforcement actions within the last five years.
• Compliance with ICAO Annex 1-2.1.10 requirements as they pertain to aircraft engaged in international commercial air transport operations with more than one pilot.
• Authorization to work permanently in the United States.
• Authorization to travel to and from all cities and countries served by Vista America.
• A minimum of 150 hours of flight time in the previous 365 days and 30 hours in the previous 90 days.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The affiliated operating partners of Vista America are unwavering in their commitment to being equal employment opportunity employers. They strictly prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories is also explicitly prohibited.

Work Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.