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ATP Flight School is the nation’s leader in airline-oriented flight training and has partnered with Vista America to provide ATP students the most direct path to a successful pilot career.

As an Airline Career Pilot Program student, you can apply to join Vista America – a tailored career path leading to potential employment as a Vista pilot. By participating through ATP, you will take advantage of proven flight training and development as a leader, all while being provided with clear direction and support for achieving your end goal.

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How to Become a Vista America Pilot

At ATP, below are the steps to become a Vista America pilot.

Airline Career Pilot Program

Enroll in ATP Flight School's Airline Career Pilot Program and earn an FAA commercial multi-engine pilot certificate and instrument rating.
Flight Instructor Job

Build experience as an ATP flight instructor after graduating to qualify for hiring minimums.
Vista America Interview

At 1,500 hours total flight time, recommended instructors interview with Vista America.
Vista America Pilot

After the candidate selection and interview process with Vista America, applicants receive a Conditional Offer of Employment and transition to flying as a First Officer with a Vista America operator: Jet Edge, XOJet Aviation, and Red Wing Aviation.

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Vista America How to Participate

Your path to becoming a Vista America pilot starts at ATP Flight School. Here's how to become a Vista America First Officer.

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Current ATP students and instructors can get started by reviewing the Vista America application checklist.

Step 1

Airline Career Pilot Program

Enroll in the Airline Career Pilot Program and earn an FAA commercial multi-engine pilot certificate and instrument rating, with flight instructor certificates.
Step 2

Flight Instructor Job

Join ATP as a flight instructor after graduating and build flight experience to qualify for hiring minimums.
Step 3

Interview With Vista America

At 1,500 hours total flight time, recommended instructors interview with Vista America. After the candidate selection and interview process with Vista, applicants receive a Conditional Offer of Employment for a Visa America operator: Jet Edge, XOJet Aviation, and Red Wing Aviation.
Step 4

Vista America Pilot

Transition to flying as a First Officer with a Vista America Operator.