Originally Posted by PrettyFlyGuy

My job prior to flying in Alaska was in Colorado and I can say there are just as many dangerous parts in the mountains of Colorado as in Alaska. And most of your entry level Alaska flying is in the west where there is nothing taller than 50 feet. So if you have 500 hours definitely apply to Yute air and Grant. Yute has a ground school in February and you could still get a spot. You will gain way more stick and rudder skills and PIC time here than sitting right seat in some caravan. I see your trying really hard to get on right seat somewhere and I did the same thing when I started but after being up here I am so glad I have the PIC time and Alaska experience on my resume. In my interviews now all we talk about is Alaska stories and they don't even seem to ask any of the usual HR and tech questions. After a year here you will have 1000 hours of PIC Alaska time and will have made 3 times the amount as being right seat at Boutique going to the same 5 EAS destinations. Highly recommend it and bring a camera!