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Old 06-01-2019 | 09:55 PM
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Recently on numerous job boards I've seen a lot of 135 operators in Alaska posting ads for pilot positions. I am doing research and evaluating options before applying.
Looking for recommendations on operators that would be the best to apply too and the operators to stay away from.
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Old 06-02-2019 | 09:34 AM
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What kind of flying do you want to be doing in Alaska? Slinging freight? Tours? IFR? VFR? Floats?

If you're looking for a place with good travel benefits, Ravn/Ravn Connect will be your best bet.
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Old 06-02-2019 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Toddzilla
What kind of flying do you want to be doing in Alaska? Slinging freight? Tours? IFR? VFR? Floats?

If you're looking for a place with good travel benefits, Ravn/Ravn Connect will be your best bet.
Ideally, I would like to be flying floats. After teaching SES courses for a summer, I realize that is some of the most fun flying I have ever done.
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Old 06-02-2019 | 10:28 AM
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Ideally, I would like to be flying floats. After teaching SES courses for a summer, I realize that is some of the most fun flying I have ever done.
Lots of float work in Southeast, I know there's plenty around Anchorage as well but I don't know any companies off the top of my head. In Juneau check out Alaska Seaplanes, Ward Air, Wings Airways, and I'm sure there are a few more I'm not thinking of at the moment.

Ketchikan has Taquan and Misty Fjords.

Most of those companies have a mix of moving people, freight, and air tours.

If you're looking to come up soon, you have likely already missed the hiring window for the summer.
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Old 06-02-2019 | 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Toddzilla
Lots of float work in Southeast, I know there's plenty around Anchorage as well but I don't know any companies off the top of my head. In Juneau check out Alaska Seaplanes, Ward Air, Wings Airways, and I'm sure there are a few more I'm not thinking of at the moment.

Ketchikan has Taquan and Misty Fjords.

Most of those companies have a mix of moving people, freight, and air tours.

If you're looking to come up soon, you have likely already missed the hiring window for the summer.
Thanks! I have 6 months left on my current obligations to get my A&P license and finish up current student load. Trying to get a jump on research for next season.
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Old 07-03-2019 | 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by cubpilot802
Recently on numerous job boards I've seen a lot of 135 operators in Alaska posting ads for pilot positions. I am doing research and evaluating options before applying.
Looking for recommendations on operators that would be the best to apply too and the operators to stay away from.
Thanks !

Current qualifications:
CFI, CFII, MEI
Commercial SEL, SES, MEL
1500TT, 115 MEL, 100 SES, 170 TW, 25 Turbine
A&P apprentice (testing soon)
If you aren't deadset on floats, and want to have a great job in AK, I'd suggest Bering Air. Your time might get you in the door as an SIC until you build more Alaska time.
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Old 01-10-2021 | 11:28 AM
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+++1 on BA. Awesome experience for me, up in Kotz.
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Old 01-10-2021 | 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Frozen Ronin
+++1 on BA. Awesome experience for me, up in Kotz.
I ended up on the other end of the state at Island Air Service. Heard great things about Bering
from some of there pilots I have met this year.
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Old 01-11-2021 | 03:59 AM
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Everts Air Cargo out of PAFA is another great place to work. One can matriculate over the the 121 side of the house to the MD-80 or the DC-6.
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Old 01-11-2021 | 08:51 AM
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I heard getting onto BA is super difficult. However, I’ve heard that they are a great, safe operator.
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