Cessna 208 Caravan First Officer (Float-Rated)

✈️ Join Us as a Cessna 208 Caravan First Officer

Bring your professionalism, crisp airmanship, and customer-first mindset to a dynamic operation flying the iconic Cessna 208 Caravan. You’ll operate to published schedules by the book—following SOPs, communicating clearly, processing critical information, and delivering every flight safely, on time, and with standout customer satisfaction.

🧰 Quick facts

Employment: Permanent
Type Rating: Not required (Training Provided) — NTR
Eligibility: Valid Passport or Green Card
Radiotelephone Permit: FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
Schedule: Overnight availability may be required

🧭 What you’ll do

Execute all phases of flight in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures to meet safety and on-time performance goals.
Thoroughly plan each leg: review weather, NOTAMs, performance, and weight-and-balance; coordinate with operations and ground teams.
Communicate professionally with customers, crew, and dispatch to deliver a smooth, service-focused experience.
Maintain meticulous operational discipline: checklists, briefings, documentation, and post-flight reports.
Contribute to a just safety culture through strong CRM, situational awareness, and continuous improvement.

🌟 Minimum requirements

Total Time: 250 hours
Licenses: FAA CPL, Float Rating (Seaplane), IR
Medical: FAA Class 2
Endorsements: High-performance endorsement
License Authority: Open to FAA license holders

🔎 Preferred experience

G1000 avionics experience
Turbine time
Cessna 208 Caravan experience
Seaplane operations experience

🧰 Training & progression

Type rating is not required—comprehensive aircraft and SOP training is provided. You’ll sharpen your skills with structured instruction, mentoring, and line experience designed to build confidence, consistency, and customer-centric professionalism.

🧳 Travel & schedule

This is a schedule-driven operation where reliability matters. While typical rosters are planned in advance, overnight availability may be required based on operational needs.

📌 Additional notes

Work Authorization: Valid Passport or Green Card required
Visa Sponsorship: Not provided
Permit: FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit required

📨 How to apply

Ready to take the next step as a Caravan First Officer? Submit your application with a current resume and flight time breakdown. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with next steps.

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