Seasonal Seaplane Pilot
Ketchikan, AK · On-site
Taquan Air in Ketchikan is looking to fill seasonal full-time pilot positions starting May 1st, ... Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-engine Sea Rating * 1000 hours total time * 100 ...
Seasonal Seaplane Pilot
Ketchikan, AK · On-site
Taquan Air in Ketchikan is looking to fill seasonal full-time pilot positions starting May 1st, ... Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-engine Sea Rating * 1000 hours total time * 100 ...
Taquan Air in Ketchikan is looking to fill seasonal full-time pilot positions starting May 1st, ... Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-engine Sea Rating * 1000 hours total time * 100 ...
Taquan Air in Ketchikan is looking to fill seasonal full-time pilot positions starting May 1st, ... Commercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-engine Sea Rating * 1000 hours total time * 100 ...
A&P Mechanic ATI
Johnstown, PA · On-site
$25 - $75/hr
King Air * Cessna Caravan * Baron/ Bonanza * Cessna Single-Engine Piston * Cessna Twin-Engine Piston * Beechcraft 1900 C/D * Beechcraft Premier 1/1A * Beechcraft 400 / Nextant * Hawker series
A&P Mechanic ATI
Johnstown, PA · On-site
$25 - $75/hr
King Air * Cessna Caravan * Baron/ Bonanza * Cessna Single-Engine Piston * Cessna Twin-Engine Piston * Beechcraft 1900 C/D * Beechcraft Premier 1/1A * Beechcraft 400 / Nextant * Hawker series
A&P Mechanic ATI
$24 - $31.50/hr
King Air * Cessna Caravan * Baron/ Bonanza * Cessna Single-Engine Piston * Cessna Twin-Engine Piston * Beechcraft 1900 C/D * Beechcraft Premier 1/1A * Beechcraft 400 / Nextant * Hawker series
A&P Mechanic ATI
$24 - $31.50/hr
King Air * Cessna Caravan * Baron/ Bonanza * Cessna Single-Engine Piston * Cessna Twin-Engine Piston * Beechcraft 1900 C/D * Beechcraft Premier 1/1A * Beechcraft 400 / Nextant * Hawker series
Helicopter Pilot
$95K - $119K/yr
Commercial single engine land is required for single engine aircraft * First OR Second Class FAA ... Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment ...
Helicopter Pilot
$95K - $119K/yr
Commercial single engine land is required for single engine aircraft * First OR Second Class FAA ... Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment ...
Helicopter Pilot
Sayre, PA · On-site
$95K - $119K/yr
As the leader in the air medical industry, Air Methods seeks exceptional pilots to partner with us ... Commercial single engine land is required for single engine aircraft * First OR Second Class FAA ...
Helicopter Pilot
Sayre, PA · On-site
$95K - $119K/yr
As the leader in the air medical industry, Air Methods seeks exceptional pilots to partner with us ... Commercial single engine land is required for single engine aircraft * First OR Second Class FAA ...
Helicopter Pilot
Sayre, PA · On-site
$95K - $119K/yr
Overview Rotor Wing Pilot - Guthrie Air Sayre, PA EMS Air Medical Aircraft: EC135 IFR $20,000 ... Commercial single engine land is required for single engine aircraft * First OR Second Class FAA ...
Helicopter Pilot
Sayre, PA · On-site
$95K - $119K/yr
Overview Rotor Wing Pilot - Guthrie Air Sayre, PA EMS Air Medical Aircraft: EC135 IFR $20,000 ... Commercial single engine land is required for single engine aircraft * First OR Second Class FAA ...
Helicopter Pilot
$95K - $119K/yr
Commercial single engine land is required for single engine aircraft * First OR Second Class FAA ... Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment ...
Helicopter Pilot
$95K - $119K/yr
Commercial single engine land is required for single engine aircraft * First OR Second Class FAA ... Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment ...
$93K - $116K/yr
Commercial single engine land is required for single engine aircraft * First OR Second Class FAA ... Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment ...
$93K - $116K/yr
Commercial single engine land is required for single engine aircraft * First OR Second Class FAA ... Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment ...
Helicopter Pilot
$90K - $113K/yr
Commercial single engine land is required for single engine aircraft * First OR Second Class FAA ... Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment ...
Helicopter Pilot
$90K - $113K/yr
Commercial single engine land is required for single engine aircraft * First OR Second Class FAA ... Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment ...
PILOT 3
$76K - $114K/yr
... air traffic control rules and procedures; flight theory as applicable to multi- and/or single- engine fixed-wing aircraft and rotorcraft; design, components, system and performance limitations and ...
New
PILOT 3
$76K - $114K/yr
... air traffic control rules and procedures; flight theory as applicable to multi- and/or single- engine fixed-wing aircraft and rotorcraft; design, components, system and performance limitations and ...
New
Helicopter Pilot
$95K - $119K/yr
As the leader in the air medical industry, Air Methods seeks exceptional pilots to partner with us ... Commercial single engine land is required for single engine aircraft * First OR Second Class FAA ...
Helicopter Pilot
$95K - $119K/yr
As the leader in the air medical industry, Air Methods seeks exceptional pilots to partner with us ... Commercial single engine land is required for single engine aircraft * First OR Second Class FAA ...
... air combat tactics maneuvering in the high-G environment. * Must have a FAA Commercial License, or higher, with single engine land rating. * Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines ...
... air combat tactics maneuvering in the high-G environment. * Must have a FAA Commercial License, or higher, with single engine land rating. * Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines ...
... air combat tactics maneuvering in the high-G environment. * Must have a FAA Commercial License, or higher, with single engine land rating. * Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines ...
... air combat tactics maneuvering in the high-G environment. * Must have a FAA Commercial License, or higher, with single engine land rating. * Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines ...
LATC - Adjunct Flight Instructor
Watertown, SD · On-site
$43.50/hr
QUALIFICATIONS: * FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Airplane Single Engine Land Rating ... Attend company sponsored aviation events such as seminars, symposiums, open houses, air shows, and ...
LATC - Adjunct Flight Instructor
Watertown, SD · On-site
$43.50/hr
QUALIFICATIONS: * FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with an Airplane Single Engine Land Rating ... Attend company sponsored aviation events such as seminars, symposiums, open houses, air shows, and ...
... air combat tactics maneuvering in the high-G environment. * Must have a FAA Commercial License, or higher, with single engine land rating. * Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines ...
... air combat tactics maneuvering in the high-G environment. * Must have a FAA Commercial License, or higher, with single engine land rating. * Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines ...
GFAR Engine Boss
Spokane, WA · On-site
$19 - $25.75/hr
Basic Air Operations (S-270) * Engine Boss (Single Resource) (S-231) * Firing Operations (S-219 ... Full/Part Time, Seasonal Experience: * Wildland Firefighting: 5 years (Preferred) * Driver ...
GFAR Engine Boss
Spokane, WA · On-site
$19 - $25.75/hr
Basic Air Operations (S-270) * Engine Boss (Single Resource) (S-231) * Firing Operations (S-219 ... Full/Part Time, Seasonal Experience: * Wildland Firefighting: 5 years (Preferred) * Driver ...
GFAR Engine Boss
Spokane, WA · On-site
$19 - $25.75/hr
Basic Air Operations (S-270) * Engine Boss (Single Resource) (S-231) * Firing Operations (S-219 ... Full/Part Time, Seasonal Experience: * Wildland Firefighting: 5 years (Preferred) * Driver ...
GFAR Engine Boss
Spokane, WA · On-site
$19 - $25.75/hr
Basic Air Operations (S-270) * Engine Boss (Single Resource) (S-231) * Firing Operations (S-219 ... Full/Part Time, Seasonal Experience: * Wildland Firefighting: 5 years (Preferred) * Driver ...
GFAR Engine Boss
Spokane, WA · On-site
$19 - $25.75/hr
Basic Air Operations (S-270) * Engine Boss (Single Resource) (S-231) * Firing Operations (S-219 ... Full/Part Time, Seasonal Experience: * Wildland Firefighting: 5 years (Preferred) * Driver ...
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GFAR Engine Boss
Spokane, WA · On-site
$19 - $25.75/hr
Basic Air Operations (S-270) * Engine Boss (Single Resource) (S-231) * Firing Operations (S-219 ... Full/Part Time, Seasonal Experience: * Wildland Firefighting: 5 years (Preferred) * Driver ...
GFAR Engine Boss
Spokane, WA · On-site
$19 - $25.75/hr
Basic Air Operations (S-270) * Engine Boss (Single Resource) (S-231) * Firing Operations (S-219 ... Full/Part Time, Seasonal Experience: * Wildland Firefighting: 5 years (Preferred) * Driver ...
Quick apply
GFAR Engine Boss
Spokane, WA · On-site
$19 - $25.75/hr
Basic Air Operations (S-270) * Engine Boss (Single Resource) (S-231) * Firing Operations (S-219 ... Full/Part Time, Seasonal Experience: * Wildland Firefighting: 5 years (Preferred) * Driver ...
Seasonal Single Engine Air Tanker information
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$15.63 - $18.01
9% of jobs
$18.01 - $20.39
6% of jobs
$20.39 - $22.77
2% of jobs
$23.41 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$22.77 - $25.15
26% of jobs
The median wage is $26.34 / hr.
$25.15 - $27.53
12% of jobs
$27.53 - $29.92
18% of jobs
$30.17 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$29.92 - $32.30
13% of jobs
$32.30 - $34.68
3% of jobs
$34.68 - $37.06
4% of jobs
$37.06 - $39.44
3% of jobs
$39.44 - $41.83
3% of jobs
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$27
$41
How much do seasonal single engine air tanker jobs pay per hour?
As of Aug 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for seasonal single engine air tanker in the United States is $27.64, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.04 and $30.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is a seasonal single engine air tanker?
Seasonal Single Engine Air Tankers (SEATs) are specialized aircraft used primarily during wildfire season to drop fire retardant or water on wildfires. Operated by trained pilots, these planes are smaller and more agile than larger air tankers, making them ideal for quick response and accessing remote or challenging terrain. SEATs are typically contracted for use during the peak fire season and help support ground crews in controlling or suppressing wildfires. Their flexibility and speed make them a valuable asset in wildfire management efforts.
What skills and qualifications are needed to be a seasonal single engine air tanker pilot?
To thrive as a Seasonal Single Engine Air Tanker (SEAT) pilot, you need a commercial pilot’s license with significant flight hours, specialized firefighting training, and strong knowledge of aerial fire suppression tactics. Proficiency with GPS navigation systems, radio communication, and SEAT-specific aircraft maintenance procedures is essential. Exceptional decision-making, situational awareness, and the ability to stay calm under pressure are critical soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure pilot safety, effective fire suppression, and efficient coordination with ground and air firefighting teams during high-stress wildfire operations.
What challenges do seasonal single engine air tanker operators face during wildfire suppression missions?
Seasonal SEAT operators often contend with demanding flight conditions, such as low visibility from smoke, rapidly changing weather, and rugged terrain. Missions require precise coordination with ground crews and other aerial assets to ensure effective and safe fire retardant drops. Operators must also adapt quickly to shifting priorities as wildfire behavior changes, and they frequently work long hours in remote locations during peak fire season. Safety, communication, and adaptability are crucial to success in this high-responsibility role.
What is the difference between Seasonal Single Engine Air Tanker vs Firefighter?
| Aspect | Seasonal Single Engine Air Tanker | Firefighter |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | Pilot certifications, FAA licenses | Firefighter certification, EMT or paramedic license |
| Work Environment | Aircraft operation, aerial firefighting | Ground-based firefighting, emergency response |
| Employer & Industry | Wildfire management agencies, firefighting contractors | Fire departments, emergency services |
Seasonal Single Engine Air Tankers are specialized pilots operating aircraft to drop fire retardants, focusing on aerial firefighting. Firefighters work on the ground, battling fires directly. While both roles support wildfire suppression, they differ in skills, certifications, and work environments, with SEAT pilots operating aircraft and firefighters engaging in ground operations.
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Seasonal Seaplane Pilot
Ketchikan, AK • On-site
Kawanti Adventures and Taquan Air
Temporary
Re-posted 24 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:
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 need 200 hours float time minimum.
- A history of instructing seaplane applicants is a definite plus.