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First Officer (Home Based) - CL300/350

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 2,000 hours fixed-wing time
  • 750 hours PIC (pilot in command)
  • 250 hours multi-engine jet experience (required)
  • ATP certificate

Responsibilities

  • Provide iconic, luxury service to passengers while upholding safety standards.
  • Proactively solve problems and serve as a brand ambassador within a global Vista America team.
  • Operate as First Officer on Challenger 300/350 aircraft and support day-to-day flight operations under the Flight Operations Manager, including day-to-day flight-to-flight support from the Operational Control Center.
  • Maintain compliance with the Safety Management System and Fatigue Management program, and pursue professional development to advance within the fleet.

Key facts

Other skills

  • Leadership Development
  • Teamwork
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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Vista America

Aviation & Aerospace

Vista America operates the Vista Members’ fleet in the U.S. for VistaJet and XO clients. It is composed of renowned operators including Jet Select, Western Air Charter, XOJET Aviation and Red Wing Aeroplane. Our fast-paced growth plan, including our relationship with the Vista companies, opens the door to a lifelong series of career opportunities, spanning all aircraft categories and aviation services worldwide. Our culture revolves around problem-solving, teamwork and industry innovation leadership, operating the Vista Members’ fleet safely at one of the highest rates in the market, thanks to a team of talented individuals passionate about aviation and outstanding service.

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryAviation & Aerospace
Company size1001 - 5000

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Job description

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As a First Officer with Vista America, you will push the boundaries of service and excellence.  We are seeking First Officers that are great problem solvers, brand ambassadors and always ready to lend a helping hand. You'll love being part of a Global team that supports you every step of the way while you provide iconic, luxury service to our passengers. This position reports to the Flight Operations Manager.

 

When you join the Vista America team, we are committed to helping you grow and advance your career to include larger aircraft and leadership opportunities.

 

Vista America, an operating partner of Vista - the world's leading global business aviation company - has established a new benchmark in business aviation services across the United States.

 

As a pilot with the Vista America, you will enjoy:

  • Year 1 guaranteed base pay:
    • Challenger 300 - $93,100
  • Plus extra day pay
  • Plus total flight hour incentives
  • Plus paid training days
  • Plus retention bonus after each of 3, 6 and 9 years of service
  • Plus per diem $75/$120 per day (domestic/International)
  • Plus choice of vacation time (in addition to 15/13 schedule) or in-lieu of vacation bonus $10,000

 

What about Quality of Life?

  • Home basing
  • Stable 15/13 schedule - schedule 12 months in advance
  • Training scheduled 6 months in advance
  • Progress through the fleet - keep your seniority number and remain with one entity
  • 24/7/365 access to pilot leadership/chief pilot/ FOMs/ DO
  • Day to Day/ flight to flight support from Operational Control Center
  • Safety management system / β€œJust” Culture, with safety manager and coordinators per fleet
  • Fatigue Management program
  • Training - Vista America invests above the FAA and industry requirements to produce the most disciplined and consistent pilots
  • Mobile response maintenance teams to rapidly manage maintenance issues
  • Aircraft refurbishment program and team
  • Hotel and travel points
  • Positive space seats & travel first and last day of schedule
  • Premium Health, dental, vision programs
  • Company provided phone, credit card and uniform
  • 401K program- company match, no vesting period

Challenger 300 Minimums:

  • ATP certificate
  • Typed in aircraft (preferred, not required)
  • 2,000 hours fixed-wing time
  • 750 hours PIC
  • 250 hours multi-engine
  • jet experience (required)

 

Pilot Requirements:

  • Current First Class Medical Certificate 
  • No more than 2 checkride failures
  • No accidents, incidents or FAA enforcement actions in 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
  • Authorization to work in the United States
  • Authorization to travel to/from all cities/countries served without restrictions
  • 150 hours flight time in previous 365 days/30 hours in previous 90 days

 

 

The affiliated operating partners of Vista America are equal employment opportunity employers. The affiliated operating partners of Vista do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The affiliated operating partners of Vista also prohibit harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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