Permanent and Seasonal Positions Available

Alaska Seaplanes is dedicated to providing the highest standard of safety and customer service in Southeast Alaska. We offer top-of-market pay at $425-700 per day plus seasonal bonus, health, dental, and retirement with generous company match and vesting schedule, major airline benefits, paid time off, and company-paid life insurance. Cross-training in other equipment is available for the right candidates. 

Floats: Minimum time required to apply is FAR135.243(b), with 300 hours SES. Preferred 1500TT, Alaska time and time in type or similar equipment.

Wheels: Minimum time required to apply is FAR135.243(c). Preferred 1500TT, Alaska time, with 100 hours of time in type.

Alaska Seaplanes operates Pilatus PC-12, Cessna Caravan, Cessna 206 and deHavilland Beavers. We are based in beautiful Juneau, Alaska serving 14 communities year-round. Our flights are scheduled and on-demand (charter), single pilot, IFR and VFR operations

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age
• Float: Meet the requirements of FAR 135.243(b), with 300 hours SES. Preferred 1500TT, Alaska time and time in type or similar equipment.
• Wheels: Meet the requirements of FAR 135.243(c). Preferred 1500TT, Alaska time, with 100 hours of time in type.
• Possess a valid driver license
• Must be a United States Citizen or provide proof of right to work in the U.S.
• Possess a FAA second class medical certificate
• Excellent customer service skills
• Knowledge of applicable FAA, and environmental regulations (noise abatement)
• Excellent vision and coordination
• Strong communication skills required
• Knowledge of simple arithmetic
• Ability to perform service operations outside and in extreme temperatures and weather
• Must be able to work at in a fast paced environment
• Must possess the ability to fluently read, write, speak and understand English
• Must be physically able to lift up to 60lbs routinely and safely, and occasionally heavier items
• Be punctual, organized and clean appearance
• Possess the ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Ability to work self-directed and within a team
• Ability to demonstrate exemplary performance as a professional aviator
• Must pass pre-employment FAA DOT drug test and participate in random drug testing
• Basic computer skills

Working conditions
Working conditions include working both inside and outside, exposed to inclement weather. Length of the duty day varies seasonally, the longest duty day is fourteen hours not to exceed eight hours of flight time per day. Work hours vary seasonally starting as early as 4:00 am and as late as 11:00pm. Alaska Seaplanes operates seven days a week.


Physical requirements
Physical demands that are essential to the job include standing, walking, bending,
climbing up to aircraft. Lifting up to 60lbs routinely and safely, and occasionally heavier items, carrying boxes, bags and various objects. Sitting for extended periods of time. Requires stretching climbing bending and sitting for extended periods of time. Subject to loud noise and vibration, as well as other motion typical during flight.

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