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Red Wing Aviation

Bay City, Wisconsin

QUICKTAKE
  • Red Wing Aviation is an affiliated operating partner of Vista in the US - the largest charter group in private aviation and the world’s first private aviation ecosystem, integrating a unique portfolio of companies offering asset-light solutions to cover all key aspects of business aviation.
  • RWA is an FAA certified 135 charter operator, FAA part 145 aircraft maintenance and repair station and pilot training facility.
  • Vista has a global reach with operational hubs across the globe and an expert workforce of over 4,000 aviation professionals. Vista's fast-paced growth and its relationship with the best partner operators open the door to lifelong career opportunities across the group - to create the best service in business aviation, in every region in the world.
  • Vista pilots keep their seniority, advance in aircraft size, and have a path of steady growth through our brands and operating partners. Fly for Vista and you’ll know your schedule 12 months in advance, collect hotel and flight points, and have 24/7 access to pilot leadership.
  • Starting your careers with Red Wing Aviation gives pilots the unique opportunity to progress through the Vista Members’ fleet of over 360 aircraft globally. From the Citation Ultra and XL to the Global 7500, pilots can stay within one company and progress through aircraft types.

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PILOTS
Total: 102
Active: 102
Furloughed: 0
UNION
None listed
FLEET
Citation Ultra: 18
Citation XL: 10
DOMICILES
None listed
HIRING
Is Hiring?: Yes

Captain:

Light/Mid Jet Minimums:

  • ATP Rated
  • Typed in aircraft (preferred, not required)
  • 2,500 hours fixed-wing time 1,500 hours PIC
  • 1000 hours multi-engine
  • 1000 hours turbine
  • 150 hours pic logged IFR

 

First Officer:

Light/Mid Jet Minimums:

  • Multi engine rating
  • Commerical pilot certificate
  • Typed in aircraft (preferred, not required)
  • 1,000 hours fixed-wing time 500 hours PIC
  • 50 hours pic logged IFR
  • 100 hours night

For non-pilot opportunities looking for roles in operations and maintenance, head to: https://bit.ly/3mOODiz

Pilot hiring process, please describe:

Vista affiliated operating partners in the US have a singular application and interview process in which pilots are considered for all fleets and all positions. To find out more about all pilot positions, follow the link: http://bit.ly/3kT5Dni.

 

Additional benefits:

  • Homebasing
  • Stable 15/13 schedule - schedule 12 months in advance
  • Training scheduled 6 months in advance
  • Progress through the Vista Member’s fleet of over 360 aircraft and keep your seniority number and remain with one entity.
  • 24/7/365 access to pilot leadership/ chief pilots/ FOMs/ DO
  • Day to Day/ flight to flight support from operational control center.
  • Safety management system / “Just” Culture, with safety manager and coordinators per fleet.
  • Fatigue Management program.
  • Training - Simulator/ Dry lease/ UPRT/ CRM/ Customer Service.
  • Aircraft refurbishment program and team.
  • Mobile response maintenance teams to rapidly manage maintenance issues.
  • Hotel and travel points.
  • Positive space seats & travel first and last day of schedule.
  • Premium Health, dental, vision programs.
  • Company provided phone, credit card and uniform.

JUMPSEATS
None listed
PAY NOTES

Pay Rates

 

First officer:

  • Year 1 guaranteed base pay - up to $90,300
  • Plus paid training days
  • Plus extra day pay
  • Plus total flight hour incentives
  • Plus retention bonus after each of 3, 6 and 9 years of service
  • Plus per diem $75/$120 per day (Domestic/International)
  • Choice of vacation time (in addition to 15/13 schedule) or in-lieu of vacation bonus $10,000
  • Salary begins first day of employment.

 

Captain:

  • Year 1 guaranteed base pay - up to $140,000
  • Plus paid training days
  • Plus extra day pay
  • Plus total flight hour incentives
  • Plus retention bonus after each of 3, 6 and 9 years of service
  • Plus sign-on bonus opportunity:
    • - $25,000 sign-on bonus for type rated Captains in one of our airframes, with 135 recurrent within the past 36 months.
    • - $15,000 sign-on bonus for non-type rated captains hired to the Citation Ultra or XL
  • Plus per diem $75/$120 per day (Domestic/International)
  • Choice of vacation time (in addition to 15/13 schedule) or in-lieu of vacation bonus $10,000
  • Salary begins first day of employment.

 

Additional benefits:

  • Homebasing
  • Stable 15/13 schedule - schedule 12 months in advance
  • Training scheduled 6 months in advance
  • Progress through the Vista Member’s fleet of over 360 aircraft and keep your seniority number and remain with one entity.
  • 24/7/365 access to pilot leadership/ chief pilots/ FOMs/ DO
  • Day to Day/ flight to flight support from operational control center.
  • Safety management system / “Just” Culture, with safety manager and coordinators per fleet.
  • Fatigue Management program.
  • Training - Simulator/ Dry lease/ UPRT/ CRM/ Customer Service.
  • Aircraft refurbishment program and team.
  • Mobile response maintenance teams to rapidly manage maintenance issues.
  • Hotel and travel points.
  • Positive space seats & travel first and last day of schedule.
  • Premium Health, dental, vision programs.
  • Company provided phone, credit card and uniform.
PER DIEM

Domestic Per Diem: $75

International Per Diem: $120

RETIREMENT

401K:

  • Dollar for dollar up to $8,000/$11,000 per calendar year.
  • No Vesting Period

401K Matching: Yes