Wings Airways is a floatplane tour operator offering glacier flightseeing excursions from the historical Juneau downtown waterfront.
Guests from around the world daily make the choice to trust Wings to introduce them to all that is the amazing Juneau Icefield and historical Taku Glacier Lodge. We are a small company where every employee is an extremely valuable part of the “team”. We only hire a small staff each season and we require 110% of those hired.
This is the perfect position for people who function well in a fast paced, high-energy organization. We look for a positive can-do attitude, outgoing personality, genuine energy, and the desire to show guests the best that Southeast Alaska has to offer.
The Visitor Season: Late April through the end of September we provide tours. Most visitors will only have a few hours to a day to experience Juneau. We work long hours, and operate seven days a week.
The Tours: We have offered the following two tours since our beginnings…and chose not to expand so that we can continue to do what we do best!
- The Taku Lodge Feast & 5-Glacier Seaplane Discovery
- The 5-Glacier Seaplane Exploration
Seasonal Pilot Positions:
Please click HERE to review more information about our seasonal pilot positions.
Front Desk Agent:
These are the staff at the front counter checking guests in, assisting with retail sales, communicating with all guests and Wings personnel, and making tour sales. The heart of our downtown floatplane base!
Dock Representative:
Most of our guests are met on the cruise ship docks lining the waterfront thus the term “Dock Rep”. Many times this will be the first contact with our company for the guest. We want them to immediately know they made the right decision in choosing us to show them the best of Alaska! A welcoming, professional, organized and alert staff member is we want them to meet to ensure that experience. Dock Reps must be at least 16yrs or older.
Waterfront Ramp Service Personnel “Rampies” (aircraft ground crew):
Assisting pilots in the docking and departing of floatplanes. Safety, communication, and responsibility are a priority. Must be at least 18yrs or older. Applicant must be fit, able to lift 70lbs regularly, and able to work in a fast paced work place. Ability to operate a small skiff is preferred.
**Pay scale for all positions is based on experience and length of availability during the season (late April though the end of September).
To submit your interest in one of the positions above, click HERE!
Email info@wingsairways.com for more information or any questions on the positions above.
Are you an experienced pilot with at least 500 hours of float time? Do you enjoy flying beautifully-maintained, turbine-powered aircraft? Does being a part of a successful, well-established team appeal to you?
If yes, consider applying to join the special team at Wings Airways.
Pilots for Wings appreciate these attributes of the company:
- Strong safety culture.
- Standardized operations with flights over amazing scenery.
- Competitive Pay.
- Meticulously-maintained aircraft cared for by an award-winning maintenance team.
- No aircraft loading…excited guests are all that we fly.
- Summer seasonal flying that allows winter time travel or other work pursuits.
- Long-established company with close ties to the visitor industry.
- Highly rated guest experience.
- Fun, supportive team environment.
Please contact us at PilotJobs@WingsAirways.com. Or submit your resume below under Apply Now.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is it like to live in Juneau?
With a population of 33,000 residents, over 90 hiking trails, great fishing and hunting, and visitor industry offers to experience whale watching, helicopter tours, dog sleds rides, salmon bakes, zip-lines and more…it is a very special place to spend a summer. Name brand stores like Costco, Fred Meyer, Home Depot and Sportsman Warehouse help keep the cost of living in check while many locally-owned stores and restaurants add to the wonderful quality of life.
How about the fleet?
The fleet is made up of 5 DeHavilland Otters that have been upgraded with the Texas Turbine engine conversion. The 900 SHP Garrett turboprop is a favorite feature with our pilots. Each airplane also has electronic multi-function flight displays with GPS and ADS-B. The airplanes are meticulously maintained by an award-winning maintenance department.
What is the job like?
Our pilots enjoy flying visitors to Alaska over the spectacular scenery of the Juneau Icefield and to the historic Taku Glacier Lodge. There are no fish boxes or mail bags to load and trained ramp staff assist with docking the aircraft.
Our pilots fly approximately 350 hours during the May through September season. Typical schedules include 5 days on, 2 days off with flexibility to meet individual needs. Average duty day is 10 hours or less and we often do split shifts on busier days. When the day is done, our pilots go home to their own bed every night.
A message from the leadership team:
Wings Airways is a special place to work. Safety is our top commitment and is a focus maintained by all our wonderful employees. With this foundation, we work hard to deliver an amazing experience for our guests, and our pilots play a central role in this mission. We are pleased to support our family-like team and hope you will consider whether Wings may be a good fit for you.
Arne Johnson, President Wayne Love, Director of Operations
Dave Ashe, Chief Pilot
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We are looking for staff to live full time at our remote Taku Lodge. If you are hardworking, energetic and adventurous you should consider a summer with us in the wilderness. The search is on to add a few people to our close knit staff of 9 to 11 employees. Late April to the end of September.
If interested in more details email mike@takuklodge.com.
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