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Adventure Awaits

Are you ready to join the Seaplanes Team? Whether you’re an Alaskan local, an airline industry veteran or just beginning your career in aviation, Alaska Seaplanes offers a broad range of career choices and advancement opportunities for everyone. Come work alongside nearly 150 experienced team members, serving over 75,000 passengers annually. Alaska Seaplanes provides a way of life to 12 rural Alaskan communities.
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Why Alaska Seaplanes

People

Our people are the heart of our business. Our employees make the difference, striving to fly at a higher standard 360 days a year. A higher standard means safety and reliability are the core of our business. Our Management Team has over a century of Alaskan aviation experience combined. We pride ourselves in the relationships we have developed with our employees, customers and community members over the years.

Purpose

Alaska Seaplanes is proud to deliver a way of life to the people (and four-legged friends) of 12 remote communities. We transport our customers for various reasons, including medical appointments, student extracurricular activities, business and leisure. Don’t forget the essentials, Alaska Seaplanes provides timely delivery of essential supplies like groceries, medicine, mail, and on occasion, pizza deliveries.

Opportunity

We “grow our own” and offer many advancement opportunities. Our variable fleet offers qualified pilots the chance to begin in a Cessna 206 and progress to the historical DeHavilland Beaver on floats and eventually on to the Pilatus PC-12. The same growth opportunity is offered in every department from Customer Service to Administration. Industry-experienced individuals are highly encouraged to apply, and will find that our standards, commitment to safety, investment in our equipment and people are why Alaska Seaplanes is flying at a higher standard.

Deliver a way of life

  • 185 employees
  • 14 communities
  • 15 aircraft
  • 100 daily flights
  • 23 years flying
  • 2.7 million lbs. cargo
  • 6 float planes
  • 9 wheel planes
  • 360 days/year
  • 90K passengers/yr

From the CEO

"The most gratifying part of Alaska Seaplanes' growth has been the opportunity it offers our team members to advance. Whether it's just a summer job or a long-term career, Seaplanes is an opportunity to gain valuable experience and grow with a dynamic company and the best team in Alaska Aviation."

- Kent Craford
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Employee Reviews

Former Lead Mechanic (Juneau)

Management is very approachable and willing to listen….Lots of good benefits working there. In the 20 plus years I have worked in this industry this is one of the better outfits I have worked for.

Seasonal Line Pilot (Juneau)

The training program is legit, and they stress safety #1. An excellent maintenance program is in place and seems to adhere to all the fleet's needs, doing upgrades when able. They are always improving the fleet to some extent... It's an overall great place to work.

Andy Kline - Marketing Manager

"Alaska Seaplanes is an exciting and dynamic place to work. We are constantly growing, constantly improving our equipment and processes, and constantly striving to be the best regional airline in Alaska. Our motto says it all - Flying at a Higher Standard."

Employee Benefits

Alaska Seaplanes offers a comprehensive employment package to full-time, permanent employees. If you’re a candidate for a pilot position or a position in operations, customer service, administration, management or another career, you’ll find that Seaplanes has a competitive array of both hard and soft employee benefits that promote work-life balance and overall on-the-job satisfaction. In addition to your standard perks, our company size and industry allow us to offer a unique work environment and compelling career growth opportunities.

Health and dental insurance
401k or 401roth with matching
Travel benefits
Paid time off and holidays
Industry-Leading Compensation
Reasonable work schedules
Advancement opportunities
Route variety

Qualifications

We’re frequently searching for qualified candidates to fill open and new positions at Alaska Seaplanes. If you believe you’re a good fit for our company, please review the information below, search our job listings and apply.

Pilots

We are currently accepting pilot applications. If you’re interested in joining the Alaska Seaplanes team, which operates multiple aircraft types as a Part-135 carrier, we welcome you to review our minimum qualifications and submit an application:

  • FAA commercial pilot's license
  • Current medical certificate
  • 1500 hours  total aircraft time
  • 25 hours of night flying (VFR PIC) or 100 hours of night flying (IFR PIC)
  • Preference goes to candidates with Alaska-specific flight time, PICs that meet IFR mins, and those with experience in the equipment we currently operate (such as a PC-12, C206, C208, or DHC-2)
     

All Positions

For all job positions at Alaska Seaplanes, we are looking for strong candidates who have the following qualities in addition to the noted qualifications in our job descriptions:

  • Proactive attitude towards safety
  • Reliable and hardworking
  • Flexible, can wear many hats
  • Resourceful and innovative
  • Personable
  • Works well in a close team environment
  • Agile, quick to adapt
  • Self-motivated
  • Thrives in a fast-paced workplace

FAQs: Careers

FAQs: Careers

Yes. We are committed to internal growth and promote from within whenever possible. 
Not always. Entry-level roles (customer service, ramp, and dispatch) provide on-the-job training. Aviation experience is helpful but not required for all positions. 
We hire both year-round and seasonal employees, especially during peak summer travel months. 
Yes. Eligible employees receive flight and freight benefits with Alaska Seaplanes. Permanent employees are eligible for flight benefits with Alaska Airlines and Delta Airlines after 180 days of full-time employment.
You can view current openings and apply online through our Careers page. Submit your resume and any required documents listed in the job postings. Email our HR department with any questions! 
Pilot applicants must meet FAA certification requirements and the company's minimum flight hours. Check our careers page for current openings and minimum qualifications. 
Benefits may include medical, dental, and life insurance, paid time off, flight and freight benefits, reciprocal benefits with several local vendors, and retirement options, depending on the role.
Working in Southeast Alaska aviation is fast-paced, team-oriented, and influenced by weather and seasonal demand. Flexibility is key. 
Alaska Seaplanes operates seven days a week, including weekends and some holidays. We are closed for regular business on New Year's Day, Easter, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day each year.