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How much do summer seaplane pilot jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for summer 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 Summer Seaplane Pilot vs Summer Fixed-Wing Pilot?

AspectSummer Seaplane PilotSummer Fixed-Wing Pilot
CertificationsCommercial Pilot Certificate with Seaplane RatingCommercial Pilot Certificate with Airplane Single-Engine Land Rating
Work EnvironmentOperating on water surfaces, lakes, and coastal areasFlying from runways at airports or airstrips
Industry UsageTourism, charter services, scenic flights in water-based aircraftPassenger and cargo flights from land airports

Summer Seaplane Pilots and Summer Fixed-Wing Pilots share similar certifications but differ mainly in work environment and industry focus. Seaplane pilots operate on water surfaces, often in tourism or charter roles, while fixed-wing pilots operate from land airports. Both roles require commercial pilot certificates, but their daily operations and aircraft types vary significantly.

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Infographic showing various Summer Seaplane Pilot job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 90% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $130,916 per year, or $62.9 per hour.

Seasonal Seaplane Pilot

Kawanti Adventures and Taquan Air

Ketchikan, AK • On-site

Temporary

Posted 22 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 need 200 hours float time minimum.
  • A history of instructing seaplane applicants is a definite plus.

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