Vista | CL30 Instructor

Job Summary

Vista America is seeking a Challenger Series Sim Instructor for a permanent, full-time position in Columbus, Ohio. This hybrid role focuses on delivering high-quality pilot training, primarily through simulator instruction, to ensure safe, standardized, and operationally effective pilots.

About the Role

The Challenger Series Sim Instructor plays a crucial role in supporting Vista America's objective of maintaining industry-leading operational reliability and achieving aircraft and crew availability goals. This position reinforces operational excellence through adherence to the company's Culture Code and ensures compliance with FAA regulations, company policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Evidence Based Training (EBT) principles. The role reports directly to the Director of Training and offers opportunities for career growth and leadership within the Vista America team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct simulator training and classroom instruction in accordance with FAA regulations, company policies, SOPs, and approved training programs.
• Deliver instruction on normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures.
• Evaluate pilot proficiency in aircraft systems, automation, QRH usage, CRM, checklist discipline, and operational decision-making.
• Utilize competency-based grading methodologies and support EBT principles throughout training events.
• Reinforce standardization, callouts, task allocation, and effective two-crew operations.
• Provide performance-based feedback, mentorship, and coaching.
• Support initial, recurrent, transition, upgrade, and assigned training programs.
• Complete training records and documentation accurately and on time.
• Identify training trends and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Operate as an active CL30 crew member in domestic and international operations to maintain operational awareness and line proficiency.

Requirements

• ATP Certificate required.
• Minimum 3,500 hours total flight time.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required FAA Class 1 medical certification.
• Bombardier Challenger 300 Type Rating preferred.
• Previous simulator instructor experience strongly preferred.
• Minimum 12 months training delivery experience preferred.
• Previous ground school instruction experience preferred.
• Previous instructional or checking qualifications preferred (CFII, MEI, Check Pilot, TCE, IP, TRI, TRE, or equivalent).
• Part 135 and international operational experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of FAA regulations, SOP compliance, CRM, competency-based training, EBT, and operational risk management.
• Strong communication, leadership, mentoring, and instructional skills.
• Authorization to work in the United States.
• Unrestricted domestic and international travel capability.
• No accidents, incidents, or FAA enforcement actions within the last five years.
• Meets the requirements of ICAO Annex 1-2.1.10 as it pertains to aircraft engaged in international commercial air transport operations with more than one pilot.
• Requires successful completion of Vista America Instructor and Check Pilot Training Programs.
• Relocation to CMH is preferred.