Challenger 300/350 Captain — Home-Based (U.S.)

Pilot Assessments; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 195,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Home basing

401(k) with match

Job summary

Vista America is hiring a permanent, home-based Captain to command the Challenger 300/350 across the United States. You will blend flight-deck leadership with sharp problem-solving and luxury service, backed by a global operation and 24/7 pilot leadership support.

Progress your career to larger aircraft and leadership roles while retaining seniority and staying with one entity.

Qualifications

• 3,000 hours fixed-wing total required.
• 1,500 hours PIC required.
• 1,500 hours multi-engine and 1,000 hours turbine.
• 300 hours IFR.
• Recent flight time as specified (150h/365d, 30h/90d).
• Current FAA First Class Medical.
• No accidents or FAA enforcement actions in last 5 years.
• Meets ICAO Annex 1–2.1.10 for multi-pilot international ops.

Responsibilities

• Captain on CL300/350; ensure safety, compliance, and SMS/Just Culture.
• Deliver polished, personalized service and represent Vista brand.
• Plan and execute domestic/international IFR ops; coordinate with OCC, Dispatch, Maintenance and ground teams.
• Act as problem-solver and team member; support operation.
• Mentor crew and report to Flight Operations Manager; access to leadership 24/7.
• Uphold fatigue-management and improve safety, service, and on-time performance.

Skills

Fixed-wing hrs 3k

PIC hrs 1.5k

Multi-engine hrs 1.5k

Turbine hrs 1k

IFR hrs 300

Last 365d 150h

Last 90d 30h

FAA First Class

Clean record 5y

ICAO multi-pilot ops

Education

ATP (unrestricted) with jet type rating

Challenger type rating

Job description

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What You Bring

• 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.

What You’ll Get

• 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.

Ready to Take Command?

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.