Seaplane Pilot
Median salary, education path, job outlook, and related careers — based on U.S. labor data.
Median salary
$72,000/yr
Typical range
$52,000 – $96,000
Education
Associate degree
Time to entry
About 2 years
What a Seaplane Pilot does
Flies floatplane or amphibious aircraft to deliver passengers and cargo to remote lakes, rivers, and coastal communities inaccessible by road or conventional runway.
Education & path
The typical entry point is a associate degree. About 2 years.
Estimated cost of that path: ~$7,500. Estimated payback: ~1 year. Estimates only — actual cost varies widely by school and financial aid; payback assumes ~20% of income applied.
Related careers
- Via Ferrata Route Developer — $52,000/yr
- High-Angle Rope Access Technician — $62,000/yr
- Bell Founder — $58,000/yr
- Thatching Contractor — $62,000/yr
- Hornworker — $40,000/yr
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