DHC-2 Beaver Seaplane Pilot (Seasonal, May–Oct)

Pilot Assessments; Renton, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pilot Assessments in Renton, WA is seeking a seasoned seaplane pilot for seasonal operations aboard the DHC-2 Beaver. Fly scheduled and charter services from Lake Washington to coastal and island destinations, maintaining safety and timely service for a diverse passenger base.

The role requires CPL with Sea rating, 1,000+ total hours, and float experience, with 25 hours in the type preferred. Seasonal May through mid-October; base in Renton, WA.

Qualifications

• Commercial Pilot License (CPL) with Single-Engine Sea rating.
• Total time of at least 1,000 hours.
• Float time of at least 50 hours.
• In-type: 25 hours in the DHC-2 Beaver preferred.
• Part 135 experience is a definite plus.
• Superior piloting skill, sound judgment, and a strong team-player mindset.

Responsibilities

• Operate the DHC-2 Beaver on floats in seasonal scheduled and charter service.
• Uphold the highest safety standards and sound professional judgment.
• Conduct all preflight planning, briefings, and post-flight duties with care and accuracy.
• Collaborate with dispatch, ground, and maintenance to keep operations running smoothly.

Skills

Team player

Safety-minded

Sound judgment

Communication

Education

Commercial Pilot License (CPL), Sea rating

Job description

The Opportunity

Join a tight-knit, professional team operating classic Beavers on floats during our peak summer season. You will fly scheduled and charter services, delivering safe, timely, and friendly operations for our diverse passenger base headed to coastal communities and resort destinations.

Where You'll Fly

Based in Renton, WA, you'll launch from Lake Washington to routes spanning the San Juan Islands and along the beautiful British Columbia coastline-some of the most scenic seaplane flying in North America.

What You'll Do

• Operate the DHC-2 Beaver on floats in seasonal scheduled and charter service.
• Exercise sound judgment and uphold the highest standards of passenger safety at all times.
• Conduct all preflight planning, briefings, and post-flight duties with professionalism and care.
• Collaborate closely with dispatch, ground, and maintenance teams to keep operations running smoothly.

What You Bring

• License: Commercial Pilot License (CPL) with Single-Engine Sea rating.
• Total Time: Minimum 1,000 hours.
• Float Time: Minimum 50 hours.
• In-Type: 25 hours in the DHC-2 Beaver preferred.
• Regulatory Experience: Part 135 experience is a definite plus.
• Attributes: Superior piloting skill, sound judgment, and a strong team-player mindset.

Schedule & Employment

• Employment Type: Seasonal (May through mid-October).
• Base: Renton, Washington.