Twin Engine Seaplane Pilot – FAA Part 121 OperationsSeaborne Airlines
Aircraft: DHC-6Location: St. CroixNon-type rated
Total Time0 hrs
PIC Time0 hrs
Salary$60,000/yr
About This Role
Seaborne Airlines, the USVI's premier seaplane airline, is seeking a Twin Engine Seaplane Pilot to operate De Havilland DHC-6-300 floatplanes under FAA Part 121 regulations. Based in St. Croix, this role involves scheduled and charter passenger service between Caribbean islands, requiring extensive multi-engine float experience and proficiency in tropical marine environments. Candidates must hold an FAA ATP certificate with Multi-Engine Land & Sea rating and demonstrate prior Part 121 or 135 seaplane operations experience. The position offers competitive hourly compensation ($75/hour), health benefits, 401(k) matching, travel privileges, and growth opportunities into training and management roles.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Operate De Havilland DHC-6-300 aircraft in compliance with FAA Part 121 regulations and company SOPs
- Conduct water-based operations including takeoffs, landings, taxiing, docking, and mooring
- Perform pre-flight planning and inspections, and post-flight documentation
- Communicate effectively with dispatch, ATC, ground support, and passengers
- Adapt quickly to dynamic tropical weather patterns and variable sea conditions
- Deliver safe, efficient, and exceptional service in a high-visibility passenger-facing role
What We Offer
Competitive base salary ($75/hour)Health, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and island-hopping travel privilegesRelocation assistance for qualified candidatesOpportunities for growth into training, check airman, or management roles
Requirements
- FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Written Test completed
- FAA Commercial Multi-Engine Land & Sea rating
- FAA First Class Medical Certificate
- Prior experience in FAA Part 121 or 135 operations
- Demonstrated proficiency in seaplane operations in coastal, island, or open water environments
- U.S. citizenship or legal work authorization for operations in U.S. territories
- Preferred: FAA ATP Certificate with Multi-Engine Land & Sea rating
- Preferred: PIC time on DHC-6 Twin Otter (floats), Grumman G-73 Mallard, or similar aircraft
- Preferred: Experience operating in Caribbean or tropical maritime environments
- Preferred: Familiarity with marine and aviation weather systems
- Preferred: CRM and communication skills for diverse, multicultural passenger base
About Seaborne Airlines
Seaborne Airlines is the USVI's premier seaplane airline, providing scheduled passenger service between St. Croix and St. Thomas using De Havilland Twin Otter floatplanes under FAA Part 121 regulations, with decades of experience operating in tropical and marine environments.