Home‑Based Captain (PIC) — Vista America | 15/13 Schedule + O‑1 Visa Sponsorship

✈️ Captain (Pilot‑in‑Command) — Home‑Based U.S. Operations

Fly for Vista America, an operating partner of Vista — the world’s leading global business aviation company — delivering luxury private‑jet experiences across the United States. This Captain role is home‑based on a stable 15/13 roster published 12 months in advance, with a clear pathway to larger aircraft and leadership while retaining your seniority. O‑1 visa sponsorship support is available for eligible pilots.

Employer: Vista America (operating partner of Vista)
Operation: Luxury private‑jet service across the United States
Base: Home‑based (remote work base within the U.S.)
Schedule: 15/13 roster, published 12 months in advance
Training: Scheduled 6 months in advance
Reports to: Flight Operations Manager
Visa sponsorship: O‑1 visa support available for qualified pilots
Career path: Defined fleet progression and leadership opportunities while retaining seniority

🧭 What you’ll do

Serve as Captain (PIC) and brand ambassador, delivering an iconic luxury experience to Vista America’s passengers.
Demonstrate exceptional judgment, teamwork, and problem‑solving to push the boundaries of service and operational excellence.
Operate within a supported global team with 24/7/365 access to pilot leadership (Chief Pilot, Flight Operations Managers, Director of Operations) and flight‑to‑flight support from the Operational Control Center.
Uphold all company SOPs, safety practices, and regulatory requirements across domestic and international operations.

🧰 Qualifications

Certificates: FAA ATP (Unrestricted or Restricted); current FAA First Class Medical.
Type rating: PIC jet type rating (Bombardier preferred).
Minimum flight time: 3,000 hours fixed‑wing; 1,500 hours PIC; 1,500 hours multi‑engine; 1,000 hours turbine; 300 hours logged IFR.
Recency: At least 150 hours in the last 365 days and 30 hours in the last 90 days.
Record: No accidents, incidents, or FAA enforcement actions within the last 5 years.
International: Meets ICAO Annex 1‑2.1.10 requirements for aircraft engaged in international commercial air transport operations with more than one pilot.
Work authorization: Authorized to work in the United States; O‑1 visa sponsorship support available for pilots who meet O‑1 requirements. Must be authorized to travel to/from all serviced cities and countries.

🌟 Pay & benefits

Compensation: Year 1 guaranteed base pay of $195,000; total compensation potential of $247,825.
Incentives: Extra day pay, monthly flight‑hour bonus, paid training days.
Per diem: $75/day domestic; $120/day international.
Time off: Choose vacation (in addition to the 15/13 schedule) or a $10,000 in‑lieu‑of‑vacation bonus.
Quality of life: Home basing; stable 15/13 schedule set 12 months ahead; training set 6 months ahead; fleet progression while keeping your seniority number and remaining with one entity.
Operational support: 24/7/365 access to pilot leadership; Operational Control Center support; Safety Management System with a Just Culture; fatigue management program; mobile response maintenance teams; aircraft refurbishment program.
Travel perks: Hotel and travel points; positive‑space seats and travel on the first and last day of schedule.
Health & finance: Premium health/dental/vision programs; company‑provided phone, credit card, and uniform; 401(k) with company match and no vesting period.

🗓️ Roster & lifestyle

Roster: 15/13 schedule (published 12 months in advance)
Home base: Remote/home‑based within the U.S.

📜 Licenses

Required: FAA ATP
Accepted codes: ATP_UNRESTRICTED, ATP_RESTRICTED

📨 How to apply

Ready to captain with Vista America? Submit your resume/CV and flight time summary. Qualified pilots seeking O‑1 sponsorship are encouraged to apply.

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