Vista America Captain (Business Jet) – E‐3 Visa Sponsorship Available

Pilot Assessments; United States; On-site; USD 195,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Hotel and travel points

Vacation bonus

Job summary

Vista America is seeking a highly skilled Vista America Captain to deliver safe, consistent, and luxurious business aviation service across our U.S. operation. The role blends precise flying with proactive problem-solving and responsive teamwork under a structured support model.

You’ll lead as PIC with FAA ATP, jet type rating, and extensive flight experience. The position offers a stable 15/13 roster, base pay of $195,000 with total comp up to $247,825, generous per diems, incentives, and

Qualifications

• FAA ATP certificate required.
• PIC jet type rating required.
• Bombardier type rating preferred.
• Current FAA First Class Medical.
• Total fixed-wing: 3,000 hours.
• PIC: 1,500 hours.
• Multi-engine: 1,500 hours.
• Turbine: 1,000 hours.
• IFR: 300 hours.
• 150 hours in last 365 days, 30 hours in last 90 days.
• No accidents or FAA enforcement actions in 5 years; ICAO compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as PIC delivering safe, consistent flight operations and luxury passenger service.
• Be a skilled problem-solver, brand ambassador, and supportive teammate to passengers and colleagues.
• Coordinate day-to-day and flight-to-flight with OCC, pilot leadership, chief pilots, and Directors of Operations.
• Participate in Safety Management, Just Culture, fatigue-management; uphold standards with training.
• Support fleet progression and leadership development opportunities acrossVista.

Skills

ATP certificate

PIC jet rating

Bombardier rating

FAA First Class Medical

Flight hours

Recent flight hours

US work authorization

Job description

About the role

As a Vista America Captain, you’ll deliver safe, consistent, and high-quality business aviation service across our U.S. operation. The role blends precision flying, proactive problem-solving, and luxury hospitality with responsive teamwork. You’ll work within a structured support model, with clear lines to the Flight Operations Manager and continuous access to pilot leadership and operational resources.

Your responsibilities

• Serve as PIC delivering safe, consistent, high-quality flight operations and luxury passenger service.
• Act as a skilled problem-solver, brand ambassador, and supportive teammate to passengers and colleagues.
• Coordinate day-to-day and flight-to-flight with the Operational Control Center, pilot leadership, chief pilots, Flight Operations Managers, and Directors of Operations.
• Participate in Safety Management, Just Culture, and fatigue-management programs; uphold disciplined operating standards through company training.
• Support fleet progression and leadership development opportunities across the Vista organization.

What you’ll bring

• Certificates: FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) and a PIC jet type rating; Bombardier type rating preferred.
• Medical: Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
• Flight time minimums:
  • Total fixed-wing: 3,000 hours
  • PIC: 1,500 hours
  • Multi-engine: 1,500 hours
  • Turbine: 1,000 hours
  • IFR (logged): 300 hours
• Recency: 150 flight hours in the last 365 days, including 30 hours in the last 90 days.
• Record & compliance: No accidents, incidents, or FAA enforcement actions within the previous five years; compliance with ICAO Annex 1-2.1.10 for international commercial air transport operations with more than one pilot.
• Eligibility: Authorized to work in the United States (E-3 visa support available for eligible candidates); authorized to travel to all cities and countries served.

Pay, perks & lifestyle

• Year 1 guaranteed base pay: $195,000
• Total compensation potential: Up to $247,825
• Incentives: Extra-day pay, monthly flight-hour bonus, paid training days
• Per diem: $75/day domestic; $120/day international
• Schedule: Stable 15/13 roster; schedule published 12 months in advance; training scheduled six months in advance
• Home basing: Start and finish your rotation from home, with positive-space seats and travel provided on the first and last day of schedule
• Support: Continuous access to pilot leadership and operational support, mobile response maintenance teams, and an aircraft refurbishment program
• Benefits: Premium health, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) with company match; company-provided phone, credit card, and uniform
• Extras: Hotel and travel points; fleet progression while retaining seniority
• Vacation: Choose additional vacation time or a $10,000 in-lieu vacation bonus

Quick facts

• Operation: U.S. business aviation (Vista America)
• Reporting line: Flight Operations Manager
• License accepted: FAA ATP (Unrestricted or Restricted) with PIC jet type rating
• Roster: 15/13

Ready to join?

Bring your professionalism and PIC expertise to Vista America and help set the standard for safe, refined business aviation.