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Tropic Ocean Airways

Seaplane First Officer (Cessna Grand Caravan EX)

✈️ Seaplane First Officer (Cessna Grand Caravan EX)

Join Tropic Ocean Airways—the largest seaplane operator in the Eastern United States—as a Second-in-Command (First Officer) on our amphibious Cessna Grand Caravan EX fleet. Help connect travelers to Florida, the Northeastern U.S., the Bahamas, and the Caribbean while mastering operations on both water and land.

  • Company: Tropic Ocean Airways
  • Aircraft: Cessna Grand Caravan EX (amphibious)
  • Operation: Passenger service with water and land operations across Florida, the Northeastern U.S., the Bahamas, and the Caribbean
  • Employment: Full-time, salaried; minimum one-year contract
  • Base: Various locations as assigned

🧭 What you’ll do

  • Serve as Second-in-Command (First Officer) on Cessna Grand Caravan EX amphibious aircraft.
  • Operate safely and professionally from both water and land surfaces while delivering an outstanding passenger experience.
  • Fly passenger service across Florida, the Northeastern U.S., and island destinations in the Bahamas and Caribbean.
  • Support ground and dock operations, including loading/unloading, docking, mooring, and baggage handling (repetitively lift up to 50 lbs).
  • Work flexibly from various locations as operational needs require; sit or stand for extended periods and climb stairs throughout the day.
  • Collaborate closely with the Captain and ground teams to ensure safe, efficient, on-time operations.

🧰 What you’ll bring

  • License: FAA Commercial Pilot certificate (CPL) with ASEL and ASES ratings.
  • Medical: FAA Second-Class Medical or higher.
  • Work authorization: Valid U.S. passport or Green Card.
  • Communications: FCC RROP.
  • Physical: Ability to repetitively lift 50 lbs, sit/stand for extended periods, and climb stairs frequently.

🌟 Preferred experience

  • Garmin G1000 glass-cockpit proficiency.
  • Turbine time.
  • Cessna 208/208B experience.
  • Prior seaplane operations experience.

💼 Pay, perks, and benefits

  • Full-time, salaried role with a minimum one-year commitment.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Voluntary life insurance.
  • Paid time off (PTO).
  • Optional 401(k).
  • Partnership travel privileges on select airlines.

📨 How to apply

Ready to make a splash in your aviation career? Submit your application and highlight your seaplane skills, turbine exposure, and commitment to safety and service. Candidates must be willing and able to work from various locations as required.