IFR Line Pilot – Cessna 208 (Southeast Alaska)

Pilot Assessments; Juneau (AK); Hybrid; USD 78,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental

401(k) retirement plan with generous 1

$50,000 life insurance

Paid time off

Flight benefits with Alaska Seaplanes

Flight benefits with Alaska Airlines

Flight benefits with Delta Air Lines

Reciprocal benefits with local vendors

Cross-training in other equipment

Job summary

Alaska Seaplanes in Juneau is seeking a Line Pilot to fly IFR Cessna 208 across 14 Southeast Alaska communities, delivering safe service year-round to passengers and cargo.

You will operate single-pilot IFR/VFR on scheduled and on-demand flights, coordinating with dispatch, stations, and maintenance to keep the operation running smoothly.

Compensation includes daily pay, medical/dental, 401(k) with match, life insurance, PTO, and flight benefits with major carriers.

Qualifications

• Total Time: 1,500+ hours required.
• Alaska experience preferred, including 100 hours in Cessna 208.
• FAA record clean with no incidents.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays.
• Comfortable with single-pilot IFR/VFR operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate flights safely and efficiently as a Line Pilot.
• Fly single-pilot IFR and VFR on scheduled and on-demand routes in Southeast Alaska.
• Adhere to Part 135 procedures and company SOPs in coastal weather.
• Coordinate with dispatch, stations, and maintenance for smooth operations.
• Represent Alaska Seaplanes with professional service at outstations.

Skills

Total flight hours

Alaska flying time

Cessna 208 time-in-type

Clean FAA record

US work authorization

Flexible schedule

Single-pilot IFR/VFR

Job description

The Mission

Keep Southeast Alaska connected. You’ll be a trusted Line Pilot flying the IFR Cessna 208 across a stunning, maritime mountain environment—delivering reliable, safe service for passengers and cargo all year long.

What You’ll Do

• Operate flights safely and efficiently as a Line Pilot for all passengers on board.
• Fly single-pilot under IFR and VFR on scheduled and on-demand flights serving 14 Southeast Alaska communities.
• Execute Part 135 procedures and company SOPs in varied coastal weather conditions.
• Coordinate closely with dispatch, station teams, and maintenance to keep the operation running smoothly.
• Deliver professional, friendly service as the face of Alaska Seaplanes at outstations.

What You Bring

• Total Time: 1,500+ hours required.
• Experience: Alaska flying time and 100 hours time-in-type (Cessna 208) preferred.
• Record: Clean FAA record with no incidents/accidents.
• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Schedule: Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Operational Readiness: Comfortable with single-pilot IFR/VFR operations in a dynamic, coastal mountain environment.

Pay & Benefits

• $425–$700 per day, depending on role and schedule.
• Medical and dental (permanent employees).
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous company match.
• $50,000 company-paid life insurance.
• Paid time off (permanent employees).
• Flight/freight benefits with Alaska Seaplanes.
• Flight benefits with Alaska Airlines.
• Flight benefits with Delta Air Lines (permanent employees).
• Reciprocal benefits with several local vendors.
• Potential cross-training in other equipment for the right candidates.

Benefits noted as “permanent employees” apply to permanent roles only.

Your Backdrop

Based in Juneau, you’ll support year-round connectivity across 14 Southeast Alaska communities. Expect a mix of scheduled and on-demand flying, where sound judgment and precision are valued as highly as stick-and-rudder skills.