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Vista America

Home-Based CL65 Captain (Part 91/135) — Vista America

Home-Based CL65 Captain (Part 91/135) — Vista America

  • Location: United States (home-based)
  • Employment: Permanent, full-time
  • Schedule: 15 on / 13 off
  • Base salary: $220,000 per year
  • Aircraft: CL65 (managed)
  • Operations: Part 91/135
  • Reports to: VP of Flight Operations
  • Company: 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.