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How much do full time seaplane pilot jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time seaplane pilot in the United States is $130,916.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,000.00 and $155,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Seaplane Pilot vs Part Time Seaplane Pilot?

AspectFull Time Seaplane PilotPart Time Seaplane Pilot
CertificationsCommercial Pilot Certificate with Seaplane RatingSame as full-time, but may have less experience requirements
Work EnvironmentRegularly scheduled flights, consistent hoursIrregular hours, supplemental flights
Employer & Industry UsageAir taxi services, charter companies, tourismPart-time charter, seasonal work, hobby flying

Full Time Seaplane Pilots typically work regular hours for commercial operators, while Part Time Seaplane Pilots fly on a flexible schedule, often supplementing other jobs or seasonal work. Both roles require similar certifications but differ mainly in work hours and employment structure.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Seaplane Pilot job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $130,916 per year, or $62.9 per hour.

Seasonal Seaplane Pilot

Kawanti Adventures

Ketchikan, AK • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Taquan Air in Ketchikan is looking to fill seasonal full-time pilot positions starting May 1st, 2024 through September 30th, 2024.
We operate DeHavilland Beavers and Turbine Otters on straight floats exclusively. All pilot positions involve flying freight and mail to multiple destinations near Ketchikan, as well as on and around Prince of Wales Island. The summer season will include flight seeing tours to the Misty Fjords National Monument and surrounding areas. Applicants must be physically fit and able to load and unload cargo, have good customer service skills, be able to work well with others as part of a team, with good judgement and a safety-first frame of mind.


REQUIREMENTS FOR PILOTS:

  • Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-engine Sea Rating
  • 1000 hours total time
  • 100 hours cross-country time, including 25 hours night cross-country time
  • Instrument Rating (per FAR 135.243)
  • Taquan Air will consider a variety of experience levels, however you do need200 hours float time minimum.
  • A history of instructing seaplane applicants is a definite plus.


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