Also called: Bush Floatplane Pilot, Seaplane Charter Pilot
Flies planes that take off and land on water, carrying passengers and cargo to lakes, islands, and remote lodges.
In Alaska or Seattle, a floatplane pilot loads fishing gear and tourists, checks the wind on the water, and lands on a mountain lake. They also dock, pump floats, and help with maintenance.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 3 years after high school. Commercial pilot certificate plus a seaplane rating.
Ways in: Certification. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Aviation.
Growing about average. Seasonal work in Alaska, the Pacific Northwest, and Florida.
Low risk for 10 years. Little to automate on lakes and docks; tourism and remote travel keep demand steady.
Classes: Physics, Earth science.
Official data: O*NET occupation 53-2012.
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