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IFR Line Pilot – Cessna 208 (Southeast Alaska)

IFR Line Pilot – Cessna 208 (Southeast Alaska)

Join Alaska Seaplanes and fly some of the most rewarding routes in aviation. As a Cessna 208 Line Pilot, you’ll operate single-pilot under both IFR and VFR on scheduled and on-demand services that connect 14 communities across Southeast Alaska.

  • Location: Southeast Alaska (Base: Juneau, AK)
  • Operator: Alaska Seaplanes
  • Operation: FAA Part 135 scheduled and charter service
  • Primary Aircraft: Cessna 208 (IFR)
  • Fleet: Pilatus PC-12, Cessna 208, Cessna 206, de Havilland Beaver
  • Employment type: Permanent and Seasonal
  • Compensation: $425–$700 per day (role-dependent)

✈️ The Mission

Keep Southeast Alaska connected. You’ll be a trusted Line Pilot flying the IFR Cessna 208 across a stunning, maritime mountain environment—delivering reliable, safe service for passengers and cargo all year long.

🧭 What You’ll Do

  • Operate flights safely and efficiently as a Line Pilot for all passengers on board.
  • Fly single-pilot under IFR and VFR on scheduled and on-demand flights serving 14 Southeast Alaska communities.
  • Execute Part 135 procedures and company SOPs in varied coastal weather conditions.
  • Coordinate closely with dispatch, station teams, and maintenance to keep the operation running smoothly.
  • Deliver professional, friendly service as the face of Alaska Seaplanes at outstations.

🧰 What You Bring

  • Total Time: 1,500+ hours required.
  • Experience: Alaska flying time and 100 hours time-in-type (Cessna 208) preferred.
  • Record: Clean FAA record with no incidents/accidents.
  • Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States.
  • Schedule: Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
  • Operational Readiness: Comfortable with single-pilot IFR/VFR operations in a dynamic, coastal mountain environment.

🌟 Pay & Benefits

  • $425–$700 per day, depending on role and schedule.
  • Medical and dental (permanent employees).
  • 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match.
  • $50,000 company-paid life insurance.
  • Paid time off (permanent employees).
  • Flight/freight benefits with Alaska Seaplanes.
  • Flight benefits with Alaska Airlines.
  • Flight benefits with Delta Air Lines (permanent employees).
  • Reciprocal benefits with several local vendors.
  • Potential cross-training in other equipment for the right candidates.

Benefits noted as “permanent employees” apply to permanent roles only.

🗺️ Your Backdrop

Based in Juneau, you’ll support year-round connectivity across 14 Southeast Alaska communities. Expect a mix of scheduled and on-demand flying, where sound judgment and precision are valued as highly as stick-and-rudder skills.

📨 Ready to Apply?

If you meet the experience requirements and are excited to fly single-pilot IFR and VFR in Southeast Alaska, we’d love to hear from you. Bring your professionalism, safety mindset, and sense of adventure to Alaska Seaplanes.

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