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Home-Based CL65 Captain (Part 91/135) — Vista America
Home-Based CL65 Captain (Part 91/135) — Vista America
Lead Vista America flights as Captain on a managed CL65, operating Part 91/135 from a U.S. home base. Bring your CL65 type rating and experience on type to a permanent, full-time role with a balanced 15/13 schedule and competitive compensation.
✈️ The Opportunity
Vista America is seeking a seasoned Captain to fly a managed CL65 in mixed Part 91/135 operations. You’ll be home-based anywhere in the United States, reporting directly to the VP of Flight Operations and upholding the highest standards of safety, compliance, and service.
🧭 What You’ll Do
- Operate as Captain and PIC on a managed CL65 in Part 91/135 operations.
- Plan, brief, and execute domestic and international flights with rigorous safety and regulatory compliance.
- Lead and mentor the flight crew, ensuring SOP adherence, checklist discipline, and exceptional passenger experience.
- Coordinate with Flight Operations, maintenance, and dispatch; report directly to the VP of Flight Operations.
- Maintain required currency, training, and documentation for all assigned operations.
🧰 What You’ll Bring
- Certificates: FAA ATP and current FAA First-Class Medical.
- Type rating: CL65 type rating with experience on type (required).
- Flight time: 3,000+ fixed-wing total; 2,000+ PIC; 2,000+ multi-engine; 1,000+ turbine.
- IFR: 300+ hours logged IFR.
- Recency: 150 hours in the last 365 days and 30 in the last 90 days.
- Operational experience: Part 91/135.
- Compliance: Meets ICAO Annex 1, section 2.1.10 for international multi-pilot operations.
- Record: No accidents, incidents, or FAA enforcement actions in the past five years; no more than two checkride failures.
- Authorization: Eligible to work in the United States.
- Mobility: Ability to travel to the aircraft and to destinations served by the operator.
🌟 Preferred
- 250+ PIC hours on CL65.
💼 Compensation & Benefits
- $220,000 base salary.
- Home-based in the United States with a 15/13 roster.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) with employer contributions.
📨 How to Take Off
If you meet the requirements and are ready to captain a CL65 within a premier business aviation operation, submit your application to Vista America’s Flight Operations team.

