@Jetaim
I would not conclude that 70% are happy. Maybe, they are just complacent. Maybe, there are some who would not get on with another company anyway? Most insiders could name a few.
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As for the negatives, G 14 summed it up pretty well.
I would add the missing seniority list. You get the idea what this could mean for your progression at Vista. To give you an example. Are LR60 pilots who joined Vista before happy about new joiners going straight to the Chally? Go figure.
For most ppl there, itīs certainly not a 'career company'.
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So, here are just a few general thoughts.
It depends what you people are looking for and what you want to get out of Vista. Are you a co-pilot looking for a fast upgrade? 2000hrs might get you a LR60 command and 3000hrs a Challenger command. Where else can you get this in the present economic climate?
Most of the new joiners are going to the Challenger fleet. Did they all have the Challenger rating? Of course not. Well, not a bad rating to have once the market picks up again.
The rating and experience gained at Vista could position you for jobs at Execujet, TAG, Ocean Sky etc. in the future. Just to name a few which hired Vista crew in the past. You might want to look at Vista as a 'FTO'.
The worst case scenario would be your three year commitment. But, there are ways to work around it as well.
Think about it, is Vista right for you as next career step? Does it fit in your career plan? It all depends on your present situation.
For those who are out of work, Vista is certainly better than nothing.
Good luck in your decision making process.