Job description
Yute Commuter Service is seeking professional, safety-focused pilots to join their Part 135 team serving the communities of Western Alaska. Operating scheduled and charter flights throughout the Yukon-Kuskokwim (Y-K) Delta. Pilots operate Cessna 172, 207, 208 Caravan, and Piper Navajo aircraft. Duties include safely conducting Part 135 scheduled and charter flight operations in accordance with FAA regulations, performing pre-flight/in-flight/post-flight inspections, evaluating weather and aircraft performance, maintaining flight records, providing professional customer service, and exercising sound aeronautical decision-making. The company also offers a C208 Caravan SIC Professional Development Program where pilots fly as Second-in-Command alongside experienced Captains with a structured pathway toward Captain qualification. PIC minimum requirements: FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate with Instrument Rating, current FAA Second Class Medical (First Class preferred), valid U.S. work authorization (no visa sponsorship). VFR Operations: minimum 500 hours total flight time. IFR Operations: minimum 1,500 hours total flight time with demonstrated IFR proficiency. Preferred: 2,000 hours total for C208 Caravan with 250 hours turbine, or ATP Certificate with 1,500 hours total and 100 hours multi-engine for Piper Navajo. SIC Program: FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate (Single Engine Land), current FAA Second Class Medical. Schedule is 15 days on / 15 days off rotation.
Additional requirements
- Valid U.S. work authorization required; no sponsorship available
- Other bases: Aniak, Alaska and St. Mary's, Alaska
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Medical and dental insurance
- Structured SIC-to-Captain career progression
- FAA ATP reimbursement/support with commitment agreement
- Housing assistance or housing subsidy
- Opportunity to build Alaska and turbine flight experience
- Collaborative, safety-first culture focused on professional development
- 15 days on / 15 days off rotational schedule
Base Location
United States
Bethel Airport (BET / PABE)