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Float Plane Pilot Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Fixed Wing Pilot

Anchorage, AK · On-site

$133K - $151K/yr

Alaska (Float) Airframe: King Air 200/350 Schedule: 15 Days On and 15 Days Off Annual Salary Range ... May need to de-ice the plane, assist with towing the aircraft and maneuvering in and out of the ...

Fixed Wing Pilot

Anchorage, AK · On-site

$133K - $151K/yr

Alaska (Float) Airframe: King Air 200/350 Schedule: 15 Days On and 15 Days Off Annual Salary Range ... May need to de-ice the plane, assist with towing the aircraft and maneuvering in and out of the ...

Fixed Wing Pilot

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$128K - $140K/yr

Hawaii (Float) Airframe: King Air C90 Schedule: 14 Days On and 14 Days Off Annual Salary Range ... May need to de-ice the plane, assist with towing the aircraft and maneuvering in and out of the ...

Fixed Wing Pilot

Anchorage, AK · On-site

$130K - $142K/yr

Alaska (Float) Airframe: King Air C208/B200 Schedule: 15 Days On and 15 Days Off Annual Salary ... May need to de-ice the plane, assist with towing the aircraft and maneuvering in and out of the ...

Hawaii (Float) Airframe: King Air C90 Schedule: 14 Days On and 14 Days Off Annual Salary Range ... May need to de-ice the plane, assist with towing the aircraft and maneuvering in and out of the ...

Hawaii (Float) Airframe: King Air C90 Schedule: 14 Days On and 14 Days Off Annual Salary Range ... May need to de-ice the plane, assist with towing the aircraft and maneuvering in and out of the ...

Hawaii (Float) Airframe: King Air C90 Schedule: 14 Days On and 14 Days Off Annual Salary Range ... May need to de-ice the plane, assist with towing the aircraft and maneuvering in and out of the ...

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How much do float plane pilot jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for float plane pilot in the United States is $41.45, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $30.77 and $48.80 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Float Plane Pilot vs Seaplane Pilot?

AspectFloat Plane PilotSeaplane Pilot
CertificationsCommercial Pilot License with seaplane ratingCommercial Pilot License with seaplane rating
Work EnvironmentOperating aircraft on water, lakes, and riversFlying seaplanes on various water bodies and coastal areas
Industry UsageTourism, transportation, aerial surveysTourism, charter services, aerial photography

Both Float Plane Pilots and Seaplane Pilots require similar certifications and work in water-based environments. The main difference lies in terminology and specific operational contexts, with 'Float Plane Pilot' often used in North America and 'Seaplane Pilot' being more general. They perform comparable roles in the aviation industry, focusing on water landings and takeoffs for passenger or cargo transport.

Infographic showing various Float Plane Pilot job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $86,215 per year, or $41.4 per hour.
Fixed Wing Pilot

$133K - $151K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

If your passion is flying and you want to work in an environment where every second counts, contact us today!

 

Position: Fixed Wing Pilot

Location: Alaska (Float)

Airframe: King Air 200/350

Schedule: 15 Days On and 15 Days Off

Annual Salary Range: $133,587.36 - $151,066.08

  • 15,000 Sign-On Bonus (Must Complete Training and Check Ride). 
  • 40,000 Retention Bonus (There is a 6 Month Waiting period and This is a 3 Year Program).
  • No Training Contract.
  • Company Paid ATP-CTP (If not already completed).
  • Company Paid Crew Housing.
  • Commuter Expenses Paid and 50.00 each day per diem. 
  • Company Paid Known Crew Member (KCM) access.
  • $12,000 Float Stipend.

We’re hiring Fixed Wing Pilots to provide medical air transportation services to our customers. This pilot will be qualified to fly our King Air 200 aircraft. Scheduled shifts run 15/15 and service day or night trips. Safety is a key pillar of our services; therefore, all of our pilots work on a quality, professional team that are committed to high safety standards for the crew and our customers.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

  • Commercial Airplane Multi Engine Land (C-AMEL) Required. 
  • Must be willing and able to obtain ATP within 5 years of employment.
  • The ideal candidate will have single pilot IFR experience.
  • Previous medevac and/or cargo experience preferred.  
  • Valid and unexpired drivers license.
  • Current FAA First- or Second-class medical certificate. 
  • 2,500 Total flight hours.
  • 2,000 Fixed wing hours.
  • 1,000 PIC hours
  • 500 Multi-engine.
  • 500 Cross country hours.
  • 100 Night hours.
  • 75 Instrument (50 actual) hours.

Preferred Education:

  • Minimum of a High School Diploma, GED equivalent, or higher.

Responsibilities:

  • Pilot will work with a team of medical experts to safely transport customers to and from locations and facilities.
  • Ensure aircraft readiness for flight dispatches as described in the appropriate manuals, including all FAR and company requirements, and aircraft cleanliness duties.
  • Maintain accurate company and regulatory documentation and record keeping for shifts, load manifests, etc.
  • Effectively communicate and collaborate with both air and ground dispatch, flight crews, facilities and partners.
  • Provide shift change info to transitioning pilot and team, and follows protocols for recording company change board details.
  • Pilots are accountable to maintain required certifications and ongoing ground and air training.

Working Conditions:

  • Required to work in outside weather conditions. 
  • Must be able to work night, day, and overnight shifts as assigned.
  • May need to de-ice the plane, assist with towing the aircraft and maneuvering in and out of the hangar, prep the plane for flight. 

Why Choose Guardian Flight? As a leading provider of air medical services, management and experience in the air medical industry, Guardian Flight is one of Global Medical Response’s (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.  

GMR’s Core Behaviors—keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable—unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services. 


EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

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Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

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Our mission of providing care to the world at a moment's notice is at the heart of everything we do. We are caregivers, first and foremost and we will be there when you need us. With more than 38,000 employees, Global Medical Response teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services around the world. We provide end-to-end medical transportation as well as fire services, integrated health-care solutions and disaster response.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Greenwood Village, CO, US

Year founded

2018