Job summary
Alaska Seaplanes is dedicated to providing the highest standard of safety and customer service in
Southeast Alaska. Alaska Seaplanes Line Pilots role is to operate flights safely and efficiently for all
persons on board.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Present a professional and positive image of Alaska Seaplanes
Practices safety conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures
Provide clear, accurate and timely communication to passengers, customers, agents, pilots and
dispatch
Check aircraft prior to flights and ensures engines, controls, instruments and other systems are
functioning properly. Monitor engine operation, fuel consumption, functioning of aircraft,
altitudes, plane weight, weather, wind, tide and swell conditions before and during flight
Communicates flight status to control tower, dispatch, and outstations clearly and timely
Ensure that all cargo has been loaded and that the aircraft weight is properly balanced
Plan and operate flights according to government and company regulations to ensure flight
safety
Load and unload aircraft
Perform pre-flight checklist on engine(s), hydraulics, and other systems
Handle in-flight emergencies
Greet and escort passengers to aircraft
Maintain flight schedule
Regularly check and report aircraft position and performance
Note any incidents that occurred during the flight
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Must be 18 years of age
Meet the requirements of FAR 135.243b.1 and 61.159
Possess a valid driver license
Must be a United States Citizen or provide proof of right to work in the U.S.
1,500 hours total time preferred
Possess a FAA second class medical certificate
Excellent customer service skills
Knowledge of applicable FAA, and environmental regulations (noise abatement)
Excellent vision and coordination
Strong communication skills required
Knowledge of simple arithmetic
Ability to perform service operations outside and in extreme temperatures and weather
Must be able to work at in a fast paced environment
Must possess the ability to fluently read, write, speak and understand English
Must be physically able to lift up to 60lbs routinely and safely, and occasionally heavier items
Be punctual, organized and clean appearance
Possess the ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Ability to work self-directed and within a team
Ability to demonstrate exemplary performance as a professional aviator
Must pass pre-employment FAA DOT drug test and participate in random drug testing
Basic computer skills
Working conditions
Working conditions include working both inside and outside, exposed to inclement weather. Length of
the duty day varies seasonally, the longest duty day is fourteen hours not to exceed eight hours of flight
time per day. Work hours vary seasonally starting as early as 4:00 am and as late as 11:00pm. Alaska
Seaplanes operates seven days a week.
Physical requirements
Physical demands that are essential to the job include standing, walking, bending, climbing up to
aircraft. Lifting up to 60lbs routinely and safely, and occasionally heavier items, carrying boxes, bags and
various objects. Sitting for extended periods of time. Requires stretching climbing bending and sitting for
extended periods of time. Subject to loud noise and vibration, as well as other motion typical during
flight.
Direct reports
None.
