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Bombardier Global Captain (BD700) – Home-Based, U.S.
Bombardier Global Captain (BD700) – Home-Based, U.S.
Vista America, an operating partner of Vista, is hiring a home-based Direct Entry Captain on the Bombardier BD700 (Global) to deliver iconic, luxury business aviation service across the United States. You’ll report to the Flight Operations Manager, serve as a trusted brand ambassador, and enjoy clear progression to larger aircraft and leadership roles. A $25,000 sign-on bonus is available for typed and current Direct Entry BD700 Captains.
✈️ The Opportunity
Lead premium business aviation flights as Pilot-in-Command on the BD700 while delivering an exceptional, personalized passenger experience. You’ll join a high-performance operation backed 24/7/365 by pilot leadership, the Chief Pilot, Flight Operations Managers, the Director of Operations, and our Operational Control Center—within a robust Safety Management System and a supportive Just Culture.
🧭 What You’ll Do
- Operate the BD700 as PIC to the highest standards of safety, compliance, and service.
- Serve as a polished brand ambassador, delivering luxury service and proactive, solution-focused care for our passengers.
- Exercise sound judgment and decisive leadership in dynamic, international operating environments.
- Collaborate with Flight Operations, Maintenance, and the Operational Control Center to ensure on-time, quality execution.
- Uphold a strong safety culture, adhering to company SOPs, SMS policies, and regulatory requirements.
🧰 What You’ll Bring
- FAA ATP Certificate and current BD700 PIC type rating.
- Total time: 4,000 hours minimum (4,500+ preferred).
- PIC: 2,000 hours minimum.
- Multi-engine: 1,500 hours minimum.
- Turbine: 1,000 hours minimum.
- Logged IFR: 300 hours minimum.
- Current First Class Medical; no accidents, incidents, or FAA enforcement actions in the last 5 years.
- Meets ICAO Annex 1-2.1.10 requirements for multi-pilot international commercial air transport.
- Authorization to work in the United States and to travel to/from all cities/countries served.
Recency: 150 flight hours in the past 365 days and 30 hours in the past 90 days.
🌟 Pay & Benefits
- Year 1 base: $225,000 with total compensation potential of $277,825.
- Sign-on bonus: $25,000 for typed & current Direct Entry BD700 Captains.
- Extra day pay and monthly flight hour bonus.
- Per diem: $75/day domestic; $120/day international.
- Paid training days; training scheduled 6 months in advance.
- Choice of vacation time (in addition to 17/13 schedule) or a $10,000 in-lieu-of-vacation bonus.
- Premium health, dental, and vision programs.
- Company-provided phone, corporate card, and uniform.
- 401(k) with company match.
📅 Roster & Lifestyle
- Home basing across the United States.
- Stable 17/13 schedule published 12 months in advance.
- Fleet progression while retaining seniority.
- Fatigue management program.
- Mobile response maintenance support.
- Hotel and travel points, positive space seats, and travel provided on first and last day of schedule.
🛡️ Safety & Support
- 24/7/365 support from pilot leadership, Chief Pilot, Flight Operations Managers, Director of Operations, and the Operational Control Center.
- Operate within a mature Safety Management System and a strong Just Culture.
- Commitment to the highest safety and service standards on every leg.
📨 Ready to Apply?
If you’re a polished BD700 Captain who thrives on premium service, precise execution, and a world-class safety culture—join Vista America and take the next step in your career.