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Alaska Seaplanes

Pilatus PC‑12 Captain – Alaska Seaplanes (Juneau, AK)

✈️ PC‑12 Captain Opportunity in Southeast Alaska

Join Alaska Seaplanes as a Pilatus PC‑12 Captain and fly year‑round scheduled and on‑demand missions connecting 14 Southeast Alaska communities. This is true single‑pilot IFR/VFR flying from our Juneau base—serving passengers and essential freight where aviation is a lifeline.

  • Employer: Alaska Seaplanes
  • Employment: Permanent
  • Base: Juneau, Alaska (JNU)
  • Operation: Single‑pilot IFR/VFR, scheduled and on‑demand
  • Fleet: Pilatus PC‑12, Cessna Caravan, Cessna 206, de Havilland Beaver
  • Certification: FAA certificates only
  • NTR: Non‑Type Rated welcome — type training provided
  • Visa Sponsorship: Not provided

🧭 About the Operation

Alaska Seaplanes is based in Juneau and operates a mixed fleet tailored to the rugged beauty of Southeast Alaska. From mountain passes to coastal weather, you’ll hone your skills in an environment that rewards sound judgment, precision flying, and community‑minded service.

🧰 What You’ll Do

  • Captain the Pilatus PC‑12 on single‑pilot IFR/VFR missions across Southeast Alaska.
  • Operate both scheduled and on‑demand flights, ensuring safe, efficient, and on‑time performance.
  • Conduct thorough flight planning, performance calculations, and weight & balance.
  • Exercise disciplined weather and risk management in coastal and mountainous environments.
  • Coordinate closely with dispatch, maintenance, and ground operations.
  • Deliver friendly, professional customer service to passengers and cargo clients.
  • Maintain currency, records, and adherence to company SOPs and regulatory standards.

🌟 Minimum Requirements

  • Total Time: 1,500+ hours (meets FAR 135.243(c))
  • Licenses: CPL with IR
  • Medical: Class 1
  • In-Type Time: 100 hours (preferred; see training note)
  • Type Rating: Not required — training provided

Minimum time required to apply: 1,500 hours and compliance with FAR 135.243(c).

🌟 Preferred Experience

  • 100+ hours in the Pilatus PC‑12
  • Previous Alaska or similar remote/bush flying experience

🧰 Training & Support

Type rating not required—Alaska Seaplanes provides company training and aircraft differences training for qualified candidates. Expect a thorough induction focused on SOPs, local procedures, and the unique demands of Southeast Alaska operations.

📨 Ready to Apply?

Bring your airmanship to a mission‑driven carrier that keeps Alaska connected year‑round. Apply now to join Alaska Seaplanes as a PC‑12 Captain.

  • Eligibility: FAA license holders only
  • Visa Sponsorship: Not available