Vista | Captain

Vista America, an operating partner of Vista – the world's leading global business aviation company – is seeking an experienced and dedicated Captain to join its flight deck team. This permanent, full-time remote position is available across the United States and offers support for O-1 Visa sponsorship for eligible pilots.

About the Role

As a Captain with Vista America, the successful candidate will be a brand ambassador, problem-solver, and a key contributor to delivering iconic, luxury service to passengers. This role reports directly to the Flight Operations Manager. Vista America is committed to fostering career growth, offering pathways to larger aircraft and leadership opportunities within its global team.

Pilots joining Vista America enjoy comprehensive compensation and benefits, including:

• Year 1 guaranteed base pay: $195,000, with a total compensation potential of $247,825.
• Additional benefits include extra day pay, monthly flight hour bonuses, and paid training days.
• Per diem: $75 for domestic and $120 for international travel per day.
• Choice of vacation time (in addition to the 15/13 schedule) or a $10,000 in-lieu of vacation bonus.

A high quality of life is prioritized, offering advantages such as:

• Home basing and a stable 15/13 schedule, planned 12 months in advance.
• Training schedules provided 6 months in advance.
• Opportunity to progress through the fleet while retaining seniority.
• 24/7/365 access to pilot leadership, including Chief Pilot, Flight Operations Managers (FOMs), and Director of Operations (DO).
• Day-to-day and flight-to-flight support from the Operational Control Center.
• Robust Safety Management System with a "Just Culture" and dedicated safety personnel per fleet.
• Comprehensive Fatigue Management program.
• Investment in pilot training exceeding FAA and industry requirements.
• Mobile response maintenance teams and an aircraft refurbishment program.
• Hotel and travel points, plus positive space seats for travel on the first and last day of schedule.
• Premium health, dental, and vision programs.
• Company-provided phone, credit card, and uniform.
• 401K program with company match and no vesting period.

Qualifications

• Current FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certificate.
• Pilot-in-Command (PIC) jet type rating (Bombardier preferred).
• Minimum of 3,000 hours fixed-wing flight time.
• Minimum of 1,500 hours Pilot-in-Command (PIC) time.
• Minimum of 1,500 hours multi-engine time.
• Minimum of 1,000 hours turbine time.
• Minimum of 300 hours logged Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) time.

Requirements

• Authorization to work in the United States; O-1 Visa sponsorship support available for eligible pilots meeting the requirements.
• Authorization to travel to and from all cities and countries served.
• Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
• No accidents, incidents, or FAA enforcement actions within the last 5 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.
• At least 150 hours flight time in the previous 365 days and 30 hours in the previous 90 days.