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Amphibious Caravan Captain (Cessna 208B) — Alaska Seaplanes | Juneau, AK

Chart Alaska’s waterways as our next Amphibious Caravan Captain

Alaska Seaplanes is hiring a permanent Amphibious Caravan Captain to connect Southeast Alaska’s communities with safe, reliable, and memorable service. Fly year-round from our Juneau base across fjords, glaciers, and island towns—on both water and runway—while upholding a gold standard of safety and customer care.

  • Employer: Alaska Seaplanes
  • Location: Juneau, Alaska (JNU) — serving 14 communities year-round
  • Employment: Permanent
  • Operation: Scheduled and on-demand, single-pilot IFR/VFR
  • Primary Aircraft: Cessna 208B Grand Caravan Amphibian
  • Fleet Context: Pilatus PC-12, Cessna Caravan, Cessna 206, De Havilland Beaver
  • Type Rating: Not required (training provided) — NTR welcome

✈️ The Role

As a Line Pilot and Amphibious Caravan Captain, you will conduct single-pilot operations across Southeast Alaska’s challenging and rewarding environment. You’ll operate safely and efficiently, deliver exceptional customer service, and adapt to dynamic coastal weather while flying a mix of scheduled and on-demand routes to remote communities.

🧭 What You’ll Do

  • Captain the Cessna 208B Grand Caravan Amphibian on both water and runway operations.
  • Execute single-pilot IFR and VFR flights safely and efficiently.
  • Plan and brief flights, evaluate weather and performance, and manage risk to the highest standard.
  • Deliver a friendly, professional customer experience for residents, visitors, and cargo clients.
  • Collaborate with dispatch, maintenance, and station teams to keep the operation running smoothly.
  • Uphold company SOPs, regulatory compliance, and a strong safety-first culture.

🧰 Minimum Requirements

  • Total Time: 1,500 hours
  • SES: Minimum 300 hours SES
  • License: CPL with IR
  • License Holders: FAA only
  • Medical: Class 1
  • Type Rating: Not required — training provided
  • Visa Sponsorship: Not provided

🌟 Preferred Experience

  • Previous Alaska flight time.
  • Time in type (C208) or similar equipment.
  • Strong seaplane background in coastal or mountainous environments.

🌊 Your Backdrop: Southeast Alaska

Launch from Juneau to 14 year-round destinations across the Inside Passage. Expect glassy-water techniques, changing marine weather, short hops with frequent turns, and the satisfaction of connecting communities that depend on air service.

📨 How to Apply

Ready to captain an amphibious Caravan in one of aviation’s most inspiring theaters? Submit your application via the Alaska Seaplanes careers page. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with next steps and training details.

Alaska Seaplanes is an equal opportunity employer. Qualifications will be verified during the hiring process.

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