Bush pilots in Alaska

[fre8ersic]

Thinking about moving up there, Any bush pilots there? Thank you.

 

[imacdog]

Unfortinately there aren't too many positions that require you to pay to work, so you might have a tough time finding flying gigs.

 

[BushwickBill]

I spoke with someone from Denali Air. 2500tt to fly the 206. 5k for the Navajo... I think I'd apply at UPS instead. I'd love to get up that way and check it out. It just seems that opportunities are few and far between. Also posted minimums are astronomical. I'm guessing you just have to go up there and hang out in person and hope you got along with a company or you have to know people.

 

[Photoflight]

How are you gonna be a real estate guru and a super pilot if you move all the way to Alaska?

 

[getonit]

You might try LAB flying service in Juneau AK. When I was there about 4 years ago they hired low time, but a couple of accidents changed the minimums. Do a search of this board and you will find some info about them. It is not a good job, but it is not bad either. Just go there with lower expectations and you will meet them.

 

[troy]

I'm sure that you can buy any job up there if you want. I hear that Alaska Air will rent out the right seat for a couple of bucks.

 

[fre8ersic]

How are you gonna be a real estate guru and a super pilot if you move all the way to Alaska?

You can do real estate anywhere in the world pretty much, maybe buy land and lease to hunt and fly hunters in etc..

 

[fre8ersic]

I'm sure that you can buy any job up there if you want. I hear that Alaska Air will rent out the right seat for a couple of bucks.

No thanks, if I go I'm not buying right seat upthere anymore. Good flying!!

 

[fre8ersic]

Thank you all, Take care now.

 

[rchcfi]

If you've got the time and money, take a trip up there in mid to late April. Hit as many places in person as you can. When I was up there, the company I worked for got an average of 10 resumes faxed to them each day. It seemed easier to them to hire the first guy that "walked" through the door. Every newbie that flew that summer by the competitors on the field were guys who just showed up.

And depending where you end up, plan on doing nothing but flying. I did close to 1200 hours in 12 months. It sure is an experience not to miss.

Good luck!