Cessna 208 Caravan Captain – IFR Line Pilot (Juneau, AK)

✈️ Cessna Caravan Captain — Join Alaska Seaplanes

Step into some of the most rewarding flying in North America. As a Permanent IFR C208 Captain with Alaska Seaplanes, you’ll operate single-pilot scheduled and on-demand flights serving 14 Southeast Alaska communities year-round—delivering safe, reliable air service in a stunning, complex environment where your skills truly matter.

🧭 Quick Facts

Employer: Alaska Seaplanes
Role: Permanent IFR C208 Captain (Single-Pilot)
Base: Juneau, Alaska (JNU)
Operation: Scheduled and on-demand; single-pilot IFR and VFR
Aircraft: Cessna 208 Caravan (Type Rating Not Required)
Fleet: Pilatus PC-12, Cessna Caravan, Cessna 206, De Havilland Beaver
Communities Served: 14 (year-round)
Employment: Permanent
Training: Company training and checking provided
Visa Sponsorship: Not provided

🧰 What You’ll Do

Operate the Cessna 208 Caravan safely and efficiently in single-pilot IFR and VFR environments across Southeast Alaska.
Execute scheduled and on-demand flights, adhering to company SOPs and regulatory standards.
Navigage complex coastal terrain and dynamic weather with sound aeronautical decision-making.
Deliver exceptional customer service while maintaining our uncompromising safety culture.
Conduct thorough preflight planning, weight-and-balance, performance calculations, and post-flight duties.
Collaborate closely with dispatch, maintenance, and station teams to keep operations reliable and on time.

🌟 Minimum Requirements

Total Time: 1,500 hours minimum and meets FAR 135.243(c)
Licenses: CPL and CFI (FAA)
Medical: FAA First Class
Type Rating: Not required (training provided)
Work Authorization: Authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship)

🌲 Preferred Experience

100+ hours in the Cessna 208 Caravan
Alaska time and/or coastal/mountain flying experience
Strong single-pilot IFR proficiency in varied weather
Customer-facing aviation experience in scheduled or on-demand operations

🌎 Why Fly with Alaska Seaplanes

Safety-first culture with rigorous training and support
Year-round stability serving vital community routes
Diverse fleet exposure and opportunities to broaden your operational experience
Iconic Southeast Alaska flying—real-world airmanship in spectacular terrain

📨 How to Apply

Ready to captain the Caravan in Alaska? Submit your resume and flight time breakdown highlighting FAR 135.243(c) compliance. Qualified candidates will be contacted with next steps and training details.

Alaska Seaplanes is an equal opportunity employer. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of company training and required checks.

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