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Seaplane Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Dental Hygienist

Tavares, FL · On-site

$33 - $43.50/hr

Dental Hygienist Seaplane Dental Care 1986 SR 19, Tavares, FL 32778 Seaplane Dental Care is looking for a friendly, collaborative Dental Hygienist to join our team! Part-Time Schedule - Any 2-3 of ...

Dental Hygienist

Tavares, FL · On-site

$33 - $43.50/hr

Dental Hygienist Seaplane Dental Care 1986 SR 19, Tavares, FL 32778 Seaplane Dental Care is looking for a friendly, collaborative Dental Hygienist to join our team! Part-Time Schedule - Any 2-3 of ...

Dental Hygienist Seaplane Dental Care 1986 SR 19, Tavares, FL 32778 Seaplane Dental Care is looking for a friendly, collaborative Dental Hygienist to join our team! Part-Time Schedule - Any 2-3 of ...

Pilot

Fort Lauderdale, FL · On-site

$80 - $130/hr

PILOT Tropic Ocean Airways is the largest seaplane operator in the Southeast United States. We currently operate Cessna Grand Caravan EX aircraft on Wipaire amphibious floats in The Bahamas, the ...

Dental Hygienist

Tavares, FL · On-site

$33 - $43.50/hr

Dental Hygienist Seaplane Dental Care is looking for a friendly, collaborative Dental Hygienist to join our team! Part-Time Schedule - Any 2-3 of the following days: * Monday 7:30am-5:00pm * Tuesday ...

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How much do seaplane jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 19, 2026, the average hourly pay for seaplane in Florida is $20.98, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.06 and $24.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a seaplane?

A seaplane job typically involves operating, maintaining, or assisting with the flight operations of seaplanes, which are aircraft capable of landing on and taking off from water. Pilots, mechanics, and operations staff may work for commercial tour companies, transport services, or government agencies. These roles often require specialized training and certifications, including seaplane ratings for pilots. Duties can include flying passengers, conducting water landings, and ensuring the aircraft’s safety and maintenance. Such jobs are commonly found in coastal regions, lakes, and remote areas where water landings are essential for access.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a seaplane pilot?

To thrive as a seaplane pilot, you need a commercial pilot’s license with a seaplane rating, strong navigation skills, and knowledge of water landing and takeoff techniques. Proficiency in using aviation instruments, GPS navigation systems, and radio communications is essential, along with a current medical certificate. Excellent decision-making, adaptability, and effective communication are critical soft skills for working in dynamic environments and ensuring passenger safety. These abilities are vital for safely operating seaplanes in varied weather and water conditions, often in remote areas.

What are the unique challenges faced by seaplane pilots compared to other pilots?

Seaplane pilots often encounter unique operational challenges such as docking, loading, and taking off from changing water surfaces, which can be affected by wind, waves, and tides. They must be adept at reading both weather and water conditions and handling additional safety considerations related to operations in remote or undeveloped areas. The work environment can be more dynamic and less predictable than that of a typical airport-based pilot. Seaplane pilots also interact closely with passengers, requiring good customer service skills and flexibility. These challenges make the role rewarding for those who enjoy variety, problem-solving, and working in natural environments.

What cities in Florida are hiring for Seaplane jobs?

Cities in Florida with the most Seaplane job openings:

Infographic showing various Seaplane job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $43,646 per year, or $21 per hour.

Dental Hygienist

Seaplane Dental Care

Tavares, FL • On-site

$33 - $43.50/hr

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

Dental Hygienist

Seaplane Dental Care

1986 SR 19, Tavares, FL 32778

Seaplane Dental Care is looking for a friendly, collaborative Dental Hygienist to join our team!

Part-Time Schedule - Any 2-3 of the following days:

  • Monday 7:30am-5:00pm
  • Tuesday 7:30am-6:00pm
  • Wednesday 7:30am-5:00pm
  • Thursday 7:30am-5:00pm
  • Friday 7:30am-5:00pm

Looking for more hours? As a member of our hygiene team, you will have access to HD Flex here you will be able to pick up additional shifts at nearby Heartland Dental offices!

About Seaplane Dental Care

  • Join a 16-person team that thrives on collaboration, communication and community!
  • Beautiful, state-of-the-art practice with 12 operatories, hosting 2 doctors and 4 dental hygienists throughout the week.
  • We're located just off of SR 19, just outside of the Publix Super Market plaza and next to the Starbucks
  • Learn more about our team: www.seaplanedentalcare.com

Why Heartland Dental?

Heartland Dental is the nation's largest dental support organization, providing non-clinical administrative support services to more than 3,000 supported doctors across 39 states and the District of Columbia in 1,900+ dental offices. Each Heartland Dental supported office is unique to the community and the patients they serve. Supported doctors are the clinical leaders of their practice, retain full clinical autonomy, and establish their own care philosophies. All Heartland Dental supported doctors and hygienists are united by a common goal: delivering the highest quality dental care and patient experiences.

As a Dental Hygienist, you'll be recognized as an elite clinical provider and patient advocate. You'll be an integral member of the patient care team, giving your patients the time and care they need, deserve and desire. With best-in-class support through our robust Hygiene mentor program and unparalleled educational offerings to enhance your clinical skills – you'll be 100% supported as you provide exceptional lifetime care to your patients!

What You'll Gain

  • Competitive benefits including healthcare insurance, dental coverage, 401k plan, PTO and paid holidays off, and life insurance.
  • Ability to earn daily hygiene bonuses and quarterly team bonuses.
  • Continuing education to provide you opportunity to develop your full potential and enhance your clinical skills to provide education and care to your patients.
  • Access to an expansive network of mentors with 1:1 hygiene mentorship support and networking opportunities available at your fingertips.
  • Unparalleled business support and the highest quality supplies and labs to deliver exceptional patient care.
  • Opportunity to be a part of a secure company with 20+ years of industry leading experience that provides a stable career with unlimited growth potential.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Current dental hygienist license in Florida and an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene (where required)
  • Local Anesthesia certification required
  • Excellent working knowledge of dentistry, dental hygiene procedures, dental patient screening and medical history documentation
  • CPR Certification

Preferred Experience

  • Open to new graduates or experienced hygienists!
  • Experience using Dentrix, VideaAI, iTero, Velscope, Diagnodent, digital scanner, digital x-rays and electronic medical record systems
  • Desire to continue learning and grow clinical skills to meet needs of patients and provide preventative care and overall maintenance of patients' dental health
  • Clinical needs as required by office

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to perform essential duties as deemed necessary by the Office/ Doctor/ Heartland Dental with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the position
  • Prolonged periods sitting and standing
  • Must be able to lift and carry up to 45 pounds at times
  • Availability to attend virtual training sessions (or in-person) periodically throughout the year
  • As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy environment for both team members and patients, a tuberculosis (TB) test is required for all new hires in dental office positions. This is a standard requirement for dental office roles and must be completed prior to starting employment. The test will be arranged during the pre-employment process, and any necessary guidance or paperwork will be provided. Not applicable in the state of FL & TN.

At Heartland Dental, we're committed to living our core values which promote diversity and inclusion. We provide all employees and applicants for employment the protections of federal, state, and local laws affording equal opportunity in employment.