Originally Posted by Panzon

Lots to do in Alaska. The end of ski flying varies (lasts longer in the north than the south, logically). The lakes open up around Anchorage in mid- to late May (although this year was earlier). Fishing (salmon) has just started.

There is a flight school at Merril Field (Take Flight) for basic stuff. Acme Cub (Lake Hood) does float ratings and tail wheel training. Artic Wikle's Air Adventures does tail wheel and off airport training. There are similar outfits in Talkeetna.

You may be able to find under the table cash jobs on alaskaslist.com or on Craigslist.org. Not sure you will be able to find any paying flying jobs without a green card, even if you have an FAA ATP.

You won't have any trouble finding skullduggery options and bars. Just ask at your hotel or hostel.

Originally Posted by Singlecoil

Welcome! If you plan on being in Alaska in the "early" months of 2016, all the lakes/rivers in the Anchorage area and northward will still be frozen. If you want to fly floats that time of year, you would need to be in Southeast Alaska, Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka, etc.