Home-Based Gulfstream G‑IV/G450 Captain

🧭 The Mission

Lead safe, efficient, and polished operations as a PIC on the G‑IV/G450, serving discerning passengers with a hospitality mindset. You’ll operate as a trusted brand ambassador and dependable teammate, supported 24/7/365 by pilot leadership, fleet chiefs, flight operations management, and the Operational Control Center (OCC).

🧰 What You’ll Do

• Serve as PIC on Gulfstream G‑IV/G450 flights within a U.S.-based business aviation operation.
• Deliver consistent, luxury service while exercising sound judgment and proactive problem-solving.
• Collaborate closely with the Flight Operations Manager, fleet chiefs, and OCC for seamless trip execution.
• Uphold safety through the Safety Management System (SMS), Just Culture, and fatigue management programs.
• Represent Vista America’s brand with professionalism and courtesy at every touchpoint.

🎯 Qualifications

• Certificates & Medical: ATP (unrestricted or restricted) and current FAA First Class Medical.
• Flight Time Minimums (G‑IV/G450): 4,000 hours fixed‑wing total; 3,000 hours PIC; 2,000 hours multi‑engine; 1,000 hours turbine.
• Type Rating: Gulfstream type rating preferred.
• Currency: ≥150 hours in the last 365 days and ≥30 hours in the last 90 days.
• Safety Record: No accidents, incidents, or FAA enforcement actions within the last five years.
• Regulatory: Meets ICAO Annex 1‑2.1.10 requirements for multi‑crew international commercial air transport.
• Eligibility: Authorized to work in the United States and to travel to/from all cities and countries served.

💼 Pay & Benefits

• Guaranteed Year 1 base pay of $210,000; total compensation potential of $262,825.
• Extra‑day pay, total‑flight‑hour incentives, and paid training days.
• Retention bonuses after 3, 6, and 9 years.
• Per diem: $75/day domestic and $120/day international.
• Vacation choice: additional vacation in addition to the 15/13 schedule or a $10,000 in‑lieu vacation bonus.
• Premium health, dental, and vision programs.
• 401(k) with company matching and no vesting period.
• Home basing; positive‑space seats; travel on the first and last day of schedule.
• Hotel and travel points; company phone, credit card, and uniform.

📈 Growth & Support

• Stable 15/13 schedule with advance schedule and training planning.
• 24/7/365 access to pilot leadership and flight operations management.
• Operational Control Center support for every mission.
• Safety-first culture with SMS, Just Culture, and fatigue management.
• Mobile maintenance response teams and aircraft refurbishment support.
• Fleet progression opportunities to larger aircraft and leadership roles while retaining seniority within one entity.

🗓 Roster & Lifestyle

• Fixed 15/13 roster planned 12 months in advance for life/work predictability.
• Home-based operation with positive-space travel on first and last duty days.

📨 Ready to Captain the Experience?

If you meet the minimums and thrive in a high-touch, safety-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.