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Float Pilot Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

Float BCBA

Green Bay, WI · On-site

$84.54K - $109.90K/yr

The Float BCBA provides high-quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to individuals with ... pilots, and providing measurable data to understand success measures and assessment criteria.

Float Pilot information

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Float Pilot, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Float Pilot, you need a commercial pilot license with a seaplane rating, strong navigation skills, and thorough knowledge of aviation regulations. Familiarity with aircraft such as floatplanes, GPS navigation systems, and weather interpretation tools is essential, and additional certifications like instrument rating can be valuable. Excellent decision-making, situational awareness, and strong communication skills are important for safely handling diverse flying conditions and interacting with passengers or crew. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring safety, efficiency, and reliability while operating in remote or challenging environments.

What are some common challenges Float Pilots face when operating in remote or rugged environments?

Float Pilots often encounter unique challenges such as unpredictable weather, limited navigation aids, and the need to land on unprepared or unfamiliar bodies of water. They must be adept at making quick decisions, performing thorough pre-flight checks, and adapting flight plans to changing conditions. Coordination with ground crews and maintaining clear communication with dispatchers are also crucial, especially when flying into isolated locations with minimal support infrastructure.

What is a float pilot?

A float pilot is a licensed pilot who operates seaplanes or amphibious aircraft equipped with floats (pontoons) for landing and taking off on water. These pilots are specially trained to handle the unique challenges of water operations, including docking, beaching, and navigating varying water conditions. Float pilots often work in remote areas, transporting passengers, cargo, or providing aerial tours and survey services. Obtaining a floatplane rating requires additional training and certification beyond a standard pilot's license.

What is the difference between Float Pilot vs Flight Attendant?

AspectFloat PilotFlight Attendant
Required CertificationsCommercial Pilot License (CPL), Second-Class MedicalCPR, First Aid, Customer Service Certifications
Work EnvironmentAircraft, airports, maintenance areasPassenger cabins, airports, in-flight
Employer & Industry UsageAirlines, charter servicesCommercial airlines, private jets

Float Pilots and Flight Attendants both operate within the aviation industry, but their roles differ significantly. Float Pilots are licensed pilots responsible for flying aircraft, requiring pilot certifications and technical skills. Flight Attendants focus on passenger safety and comfort, with certifications in first aid and customer service. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify the right career path in aviation.

Infographic showing various Float Pilot job openings in Wisconsin as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.
Float BCBA

Float BCBA

Caravel Autism Health

Green Bay, WI • On-site

$84.54K - $109.90K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago


Caravel Autism Health rating

5.4

Company rating: 5.4 out of 10

Based on 62 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

167th of 228 rated social care providers


Job description


The Float BCBA provides high-quality Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to individuals with autism across multiple locations. In collaboration with the Clinic Director, the Float BCBA supports effective clinical operations, including conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, supervising clinical staff, coaching caregivers, and ensuring high-quality, ethical service delivery. The Float BCBA also plays an important role in supporting teammates remotely, fostering a positive team culture, and ensuring client progress toward meaningful goals.

This role follows a hybrid service delivery model, with a portion of clinical responsibilities completed via telehealth. At a minimum, float BCBAs are expected to be physically present in the clinic they are supporting for at least four days per month. However, the actual number of in-clinic days will vary based on your float assignment and may include a fully in-person schedule at assigned clinics, client homes, or community locations, depending on proximity and float assignment needs.

Essential Functions:

  1. Independently conducts assessments of clients using appropriate protocols and procedures, probing skills listed on adaptive, developmental and functional behavior assessments via direct observation and data collection. Scores and Interprets assessments, discussing findings with stakeholders.
  1. Independently conducts treatment plans including analysis of assessment data, program design, and development, writing plan goals, and determining needed supports and submit by due date.
  1. Provide clinical recommendations regarding treatment intensity, modality, and transition/ exit planning, in collaboration with parents and other stake holders, with the emphasis on delivering developmentally appropriate and socially significant client outcomes
  1. Evaluate and modify treatment based on the Caravel Quality of Effective Treatment (QET) measure, completing these measurements as assigned.
  1. Ensures that indicators of assent and withdrawal of assent are noticed, honored, and measured. Implement programming to promote assent and communication skills to express assent and assent withdrawal.
  1. Uses clinical observation and highest-level technology (PathTap) consistently to ensure effective and efficient data-based decision making, all shown through daily reporting to Clinic Director and CCOE as appropriate.
  1. Collaborates with Caregivers to implement programming and provides support to achieve prioritized goals during Family Treatment Guidance sessions.
  1. Supervise assigned clinical teams, including BCaBAs, Senior Therapists, BTs and RBTs in the implementation of programs, and behavioral intervention procedures, recording data and session notes.; observing BTs and RBTs, implementing Behavioral Skills Training (BST), and providing ongoing clinical supervision.
  1. Attends company meetings as assigned.
  1. Participate in workgroups upon request, collaborating based on clinical experience and expertise, providing information readouts to Regional Director, supporting project pilots, and providing measurable data to understand success measures and assessment criteria.
  1. Follows and abides by the BACB Ethics Code, Caravel ethical guidelines and policies, regulations, and adheres to mandated reporting regulations.
  1. Assist in providing BCBA Fieldwork Supervision as assigned by Regional Director in alignment with the requirements of the BACB and additional criteria established by the CCOE as appropriate.
  1. With guidance and direction from the CCOE as well as other cross-functional partners, partners to develop and facilitate clinical training for clinical roles, focusing on clinically relevant and necessary topics, ensuring all attendees demonstrate appropriate knowledge transfer. Participate in assigned training to build and maintain a high level of clinical expertise, supporting Company Initiatives.
  1. Mentor BCBAs in alignment with established CCOE and Caravel guidelines to ensure consistency for all mentees.
  1. In partnership with the CCOE and Regional Director, support implementation of clinical initiatives using clinical expertise and experience, ensuring compliance with clinical expectations, including recognition and accountability for set expectations
  1. Upon request of Regional Director or CCOE, provide consultation on clinical cases and questions to support other teammates in successful client care and clinical outcomes.
  1. Engage in professional collaboration to promote the Caravel mission.
  1. May assist in networking and marketing the organization externally to influence clinic growth and success. Coordinates, promotes, and attends community events within the surrounding communities.

Travel Required: Must travel to assigned clinics, client homes, or community locations at least four days per month. Additional travel may be required depending on caseload or organizational needs. Reliable personal vehicle and valid driver’s license required.

The in-person service expectations for the Float BCBA are determined based on the distance from the BCBA’s primary residence to the assigned service area. If the Float BCBA lives less than 30 miles from the location they are supporting, they are expected to provide in-person services a minimum of three days per week for the duration of the assignment. For Float BCBAs providing services at clinics more than 30 miles from their primary residence, they are expected to provide in-person services a minimum of four days per month, with a recommendation of eight in-person days per month. These visits can be scheduled flexibly, such as one day per week, two days every other week, or one full week per month, depending on clinical needs and scheduling agreements.


Qualifications:

Education:

  • Master’s degree required

Experience:

  • Must be Board Certified Behavior Analyst and or a state-licensed behavior analyst where applicable, and meeting state specific requirements.
  • A minimum of three years working as a BCBA required.
  • At least five years of experience utilizing applied behavior analysis and providing behavior services to clients with autism is strongly preferred.



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