About this opportunity
Pilot Assessments lists this Home-Based First Officer – Gulfstream G-IV/G450 opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
The Role
As a First Officer with Vista America, you’ll operate the G‑IV/G450 in business-aviation missions worldwide, delivering safe, efficient, and memorable journeys. You’ll collaborate closely with a seasoned Captain and a global support network to uphold operational excellence and iconic, luxury passenger service.
What You’ll Do
Execute all phases of G‑IV/G450 flight operations with precision, airmanship, and CRM excellence.
Serve as a proactive problem solver and brand ambassador, elevating the passenger experience.
Partner with the Flight Operations Manager and global teams to deliver seamless end-to-end missions.
Champion safety, fatigue-management, and Just Culture principles in daily operations.
Contribute to a high-performance, service-focused flight department and mentor peers as you grow.
Minimum Qualifications
Total Time: 2,000 hours fixed-wing
PIC Time: 500 hours
Multi‑Engine Jet Time: 250 hours (multi‑engine time: 250 hours; jet time: 250 hours)
Certificate: ATP (Unrestricted or R-ATP accepted)
Medical: Current First Class Medical
Type Rating: Gulfstream G‑IV/G450 type preferred (not mandatory)
Records: No more than two checkride failures; no accidents, incidents, or FAA enforcement actions in the previous five years
Regulatory: Meets ICAO Annex 1‑2.1.10 multi‑pilot requirements for international commercial air transport
Work/Travel Authorization: Authorized to work in the United States; able to travel to/from all served cities and countries without restriction
Recent Experience: 150 hours in the last 365 days and 30 hours in the last 90 days
Compensation & Quality of Life
Guaranteed First-Year Base: $112,600; Potential Total Compensation: up to $155,050
Incentives: Extra-day pay, monthly flight-hour incentives, paid training days
Retention Bonuses: After three, six, and nine years of service
Per Diem: $75/day domestic; $120/day international
Time Off: Choose additional vacation alongside the 15/13 schedule or a $10,000 vacation-in-lieu bonus
Home Basing & Stability: Home-based assignment; roster published 12 months ahead; training scheduled six months in advance
Career Growth: Fleet progression to larger aircraft and leadership opportunities while retaining the same seniority number
Operational Support: 24/7 Operations Control Center, Safety Management System and Just Culture, fatigue-management program
Training Investment: Above FAA and industry requirements
Maintenance & Cabin Quality: Mobile response maintenance teams; aircraft refurbishment program
Travel Comfort: Positive-space travel on first and last day of schedule; hotel and travel points
Benefits: Premium health, dental, and vision plans; company phone, credit card, and uniform; 401(k) with company match
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Who can apply
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