VFR operators
09-07-2023 | 06:31 AM
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From: Whale FO
09-07-2023 | 10:57 AM
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Most operators in SE Alaska want pt.135 IFR mins for wheeled ops. Alaska Seaplanes does hire VFR Caravan drivers with less, but 1200 hrs is preferred. Island Air in Ketchikan/Klawock is pretty much IFR mins only. Ward Air in Juneau has a 206 and a 207 on wheels that are VFR only. I don't know their hiring mins for those. Other than that, if you want VFR, a float rating and float time will help get you in the door.
09-07-2023 | 11:55 AM
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From: single-pilot multi turbine captain
Alaska Seaplanes/Kalinin Aviation is a strong outfit. Realize you're expected to fly VFR all day in 500' and 2sm as permitted by FARs. You need to look OUTSIDE the airplane to do this safely and be primed to throttle back and make the 190-ish deg turn. Be sure to note the reciprocal heading before rolling in...screen watchers ball up airplanes.
09-09-2023 | 05:23 AM
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From: single-pilot multi turbine captain
Yes all the seasonal AK work os winding down. Apply in November, follow up in January was the way to go in the past...there is year-round work to be jad but they'll want to see you perform in the Summer first. Perform as in not ball it up - pushing limits benefits nobody.
09-16-2023 | 09:58 AM
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Alaska Seaplanes/Kalinin Aviation is a strong outfit. Realize you're expected to fly VFR all day in 500' and 2sm as permitted by FARs. You need to look OUTSIDE the airplane to do this safely and be primed to throttle back and make the 190-ish deg turn. Be sure to note the reciprocal heading before rolling in...screen watchers ball up airplanes.
09-23-2023 | 07:08 PM
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Grand Canyon Airlines is a Great place to gain experience flying a multi turbine aircraft. Mins for FOs is probably wet commercial to 500 hrs. Best part is there’s zero chance of landing gear up in a twin otter.
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