Cessna 408 SkyCourier Captain – Western Alaska

Pilot Assessments; Alaska; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible scheduling options

Well-maintained equipment

Job summary

Bering Air is seeking experienced Captains to operate the Cessna 408 SkyCourier on scheduled routes serving western Alaska’s remote, roadless communities. You will conduct thorough pre-flight planning, inspections, and safety checks while ensuring safe operations in austere environments.

You will collaborate with dispatch, maintenance, and station teams to keep missions on-time and customer-focused, making weather and terrain decisions as needed.

Qualifications

• 2000+ total flight hours required.
• CPL or ATP license is mandatory.
• Valid medical certificate required.
• 500 hours Alaska flying experience preferred.
• Experience on C208, C212, C408, B190 or BE20 is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Captain the Cessna 408 SkyCourier on scheduled passenger, mail, and freight flights.
• Maintain safe operations in remote and austere environments per standards.
• Perform thorough pre-flight planning, inspections, and safety checks.
• Make weather/terrain decisions with good judgment across roadless regions.
• Collaborate with dispatch, maintenance, and station teams to stay on-time.

Skills

Total flight hours (2000+)

CPL or ATP

Medical certificate

Alaska flying experience (500h)

Aircraft type experience: C208/C212/C<

Education

CPL or ATP license

Job description

Make a difference across Alaska

Bering Air is hiring experienced Captains to operate the Cessna 408 SkyCourier on scheduled routes serving western Alaska’s remote, roadless communities. Since 1979, we’ve delivered essential air service—connecting people, mail, and freight—safely and reliably across the Last Frontier.

What you’ll do

• Captain the Cessna 408 SkyCourier on scheduled passenger, mail, and freight flights across western Alaska.
• Ensure safe operations in remote and austere environments, adhering to all company and regulatory standards.
• Conduct thorough pre-flight planning, inspections, and safety checks.
• Exercise sound judgment in weather and terrain decision-making throughout roadless regions.
• Collaborate with dispatch, maintenance, and station teams to keep missions on-time and customer-focused.

Minimum qualifications

• 2000+ hours total flight time.
• Valid CPL or ATP.
• Valid medical certificate.
• 500 hours or one season of Alaska flying/living experience.
• Non-smoker preferred.
• Experience on one or more of the following: C208, C212, C408, B190, or BE20.

Preferred

• 3000+ hours total time.
• ATP certification.
• Proven Alaska regional flying experience.

What’s in it for you

• Industry-leading pay.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Well-maintained equipment and established operations bases.