Challenger 300​/Captain — Home-Based; U.S

The Opportunity

Vista America is hiring a permanent, full-time, home-based Captain to command the Challenger 300/350 across the United States. In this role, you will blend flight-deck leadership with sharp problem-solving, thoughtful brand ambassadorship, and iconic luxury service—backed by a global operation, 24/7/365 pilot leadership, and day-to-day support from the Operational Control Center. Progress your career to larger aircraft and leadership roles while retaining your seniority number and remaining with one entity.

• Serve as Captain on the CL300/350, ensuring uncompromising safety, regulatory compliance, and adherence to a robust Safety Management System and Just Culture.
• Deliver polished, personalized service to passengers and represent the Vista brand with professionalism and care.
• Plan and execute domestic and international IFR operations, coordinating closely with OCC, Dispatch, Maintenance, and ground teams.
• Act as a decisive problem-solver and supportive teammate—ready to lend a hand across the operation.
• Collaborate with and mentor crew members; report to the Flight Operations Manager with 24/7 access to pilot leadership, chief pilot, FOMs, and DOs.
• Uphold fatigue-management practices and continuously elevate safety, service, and on-time performance.

• Certificates: ATP (unrestricted) with a jet type rating;
  Challenger type preferred.
• Experience (CL30 minimums): 3,000 hours fixed-wing total; 1,500 hours PIC; 1,500 hours multi-engine; 1,000 hours turbine; 300 hours logged IFR.
• Recent flight time: 150 hours in the last 365 days and 30 hours in the last 90 days.
• Medical: Current FAA First Class Medical.
• Record: No accidents, incidents, or FAA enforcement actions within the last five years.
• Standards: Meets ICAO Annex 1–2.1.10 requirements for multi-pilot international commercial air transport operations.
• Authorization: Authorized to work in the United States and travel to/from all cities and countries served.
• Mindset: Safety-first leadership, luxury-service orientation, and a collaborative, solution-driven approach.

• Sign-on bonus: $25,000 for typed and current direct-entry CL30 Captains.
• Compensation: Year 1 guaranteed base pay of $195,000; total compensation potential up to $247,825; extra-day pay; monthly flight-hour bonus; paid training days.
• Per diem: $75/day domestic and $120/day international.
• Quality of life: Home basing; stable 15/13 schedule set 12 months in advance; training scheduled six months ahead.
• Career progress: Fleet progression to larger aircraft and leadership roles with seniority retained.
• 24/7 support: Pilot leadership and OCC support 24/7/365; mobile-response maintenance; aircraft refurbishment program.
• Safety & training: SMS and Just Culture with dedicated safety managers and fleet coordinators; fatigue-management program; training investment above FAA and industry requirements.
• Travel & tools: Positive-space seats and travel on the first and last day of schedule; hotel and travel points; company-provided phone, credit card, and uniform.
• Benefits: Premium health, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with company match and no vesting period.

If you meet the CL30 Captain minimums and are energized by delivering world-class safety and service, we’d love to hear from you. Join a global team that champions excellence—and take the next step in your career on the Challenger 300/350.