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Seaplane Captain — Cessna Grand Caravan EX (Amphibious)

✈️ Seaplane Captain — Cessna Grand Caravan EX (Amphibious)

Join Tropic Ocean Airways, the largest seaplane operator in the Eastern United States, and command amphibious Cessna Grand Caravan EX aircraft connecting Florida, the Northeastern U.S., the Bahamas, and the Caribbean. Land on both water and runways while leading safe, memorable journeys for our passengers.

  • Company: Tropic Ocean Airways
  • Aircraft: Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX (Amphibious)
  • Operation: Passenger service on water and land
  • Employment: Full-time, salaried; minimum one-year contract
  • Location: Various operating locations across Florida, the Northeastern U.S., the Bahamas, and the Caribbean

🧭 What you’ll do

  • Serve as Pilot-in-Command of Cessna Grand Caravan EX amphibious seaplanes.
  • Execute safe water and land operations to destinations throughout Florida, the Northeastern United States, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean.
  • Support a dynamic, multi-base operation and relocate as needed to meet operational and seasonal requirements.
  • Deliver a polished passenger experience while upholding the highest safety and professionalism standards.

🧰 Minimum qualifications

  • Total time: 1,200 hours
  • Cross-country: 500 hours
  • Night: 100 hours
  • Instrument: 75 hours
  • Float time: 100 hours
  • Certificates: FAA Commercial (CPL) with ASEL and ASES ratings
  • Medical: Second-Class (or higher)
  • Work authorization: Valid U.S. passport or Green Card
  • Other: FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit

🌟 Preferred

  • Garmin G1000 experience
  • Turbine time
  • PIC time in the Cessna 208
  • Prior seaplane experience

💪 Physical requirements

  • Ability to repetitively lift 50 lbs
  • Sit or stand for extended periods
  • Climb stairs throughout the day

🎁 Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Voluntary life insurance
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Optional 401(k)
  • Partnership travel privileges on select airlines

This is a full-time, salaried role with a minimum one-year contract and requires flexibility to work from various locations as operationally needed.

📨 Ready to take the helm?

Bring your seaplane expertise to a growing team of aviators flying some of the most scenic routes in the Eastern U.S. and nearby island destinations. Apply today to chart your next chapter with Tropic Ocean Airways.

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