Katmai Air

2026 Seasonal Float Plane Pilot - C206, DHC-2, DHC-3T

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Approximate Season Dates: May 20 - October 01

General Description:

At the direction of and satisfaction of the Director of Operations and Chief Pilot, safely and skillfully operate Katmai Air aircraft as assigned.

Essential Duties & Job Functions:

  • All preflight planning, weather dissemination, load control and route familiarity associated with Katmai Air flight operations

  • Conduct SAFE flight operations under challenging conditions in accordance with Katmai Air policies and procedures

Required Qualifications:

  • CPL, Instrument Rating, Float Rating and valid FAA 2 nd Class Medical

  • Minimum 1500 hrs Total Time

  • Minimum 300 hrs SES

Preferred Qualifications:

  • ATP and valid FAA 1 st Class Medical

  • 1000+ hrs Floatplane experience in Alaska

  • 3 or more years experience in FAA Part 135 operations

  • Previous Flight Instruction experience or Company Instructor/Check Pilot authority

  • Instrument flying proficiency

  • Alaska flying experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Must be goal oriented, have an exceptional attention to detail, and work well in a team or individual work environment.

  • Ability to communicate effectively both in written and verbal form

  • Ability to take instruction as well as offer goal oriented improvements

  • Ability to exhibit a high level of customer service at all times

  • Ability to exercise good judgement

Work Environment:

  • Flexibility regarding hours of work as well as duty station assignment is required as needed to meet demands of the job

  • Flexibility and preparedness for the sometimes harsh Alaskan environment

Physical Requirements:

Intermittent physical activity including bending and reaching along with prolonged periods of sitting. Ability to occasionally lift 50 pounds vertically through 4 feet, and maneuvering that load at arm’s length.

Katmai Air, LLC is a BBNC owned company. As such Katmai Air is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to any protected category. Hiring preference will be given to BBNC shareholders, their spouses and descendants and Alaska Natives in accordance with Public Law 93-638.