Careers

Sterling Airways dba Aleutian Airways is a Part 121 airline. It is run by respected and successful long time aviation professionals with strong financial backing.  We seek a highly knowledgeable Project Manager within the aviation industry who has documented experience adding a new aircraft type to a 121 certificate. We are open to hiring a contractor to successfully complete the task or to hire a long-term Team Member to also then manage the fleet. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in Alaska or remotely with occasional travel. We are setting a new standard in aviation with our guiding principles of safety, reliability, passion, professional excellence, integrity, and respect.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience adding a new aircraft type to a 121 certificate – clearly highlight this experience in your resume and cover letter
• Experience managing certification efforts with the FAA and with the internal 119 team
• ATP Certificate Required
• Project Manager skills, certification preferred
• Highly skilled and experienced in Microsoft Project
• Pilot typed in DCH8 preferred
• DCH8 Check Airman experience preferred
• Must reside in Anchorage or be able to work effectively remotely, with occasional travel as needed

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU:

• Top pay with a stable and rapidly growing company that offers career growth
• Get in on the ground floor, enjoy the excitement, challenge, and rewards
• Love who you work with. We have a positive, fun, and professional culture with respect and the most experienced and knowledgeable Team Members
• Generous employer contribution to Medical insurance, dental, vision and supplemental insurance benefits at low cost available, company contribution to HSA, 112 hours of PTO annually, 401K, flight and cargo benefits, tuition discount

RESPONSIBLITIES:
This position will report to the Director of Operations

• Run certification process of adding the Dash 8 to the Sterling Airways certificate
• Manage the certification efforts with the FAA
• Coordinate efforts between internal 119 team and FAA
• Manage and promote safety within the organization, facilitating hazard identification and safety risk analysis, monitor the effectiveness of safety risk controls and ensure safety promotion throughout the pilot group
• Coordinate with Operations and Maintenance to integrate procedures into aircraft operations that intersect with ground ops and maintenance, finding solutions that may require modifying aircraft as possible for airframe longevity or better system operations
• Create programs to effectively manage flight crew operations, creating new processes or modifications to streamline operations
• Coordinate with the training department to enhance our training processes

Salary commensurate with experience
Send resume and cover letter to jobs@flysterling.com
Make sure to highlight experience adding a new aircraft type to a 121 certificate in resume and cover letter

The Director of Marketing and Corporate Communication is responsible for creating and executing a comprehensive strategy to elevate the company’s brand identity, enhance corporate reputation, market services, and drive consistent and effective communication for the Sterling family subsidiaries. This position will oversee brand management, public relations, internal communications, marketing and external messaging for our airlines and part 141 flight training schools, emphasizing our commitment to provide the highest level of safety, customer service and professionalism as we set a new standard in aviation.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Brand Strategy
  • Develop and implement a cohesive brand strategy that aligns with the company’s guiding principles.
  • Oversee brand guidelines and communications and ensure consistency across all platforms.
  • Lead brand campaigns to increase awareness and engagement.
  • Ensure branding efforts are aligned across multiple locations and markets.
  • Oversee content creation for marketing materials, websites, RFP responses, and other key documents, ensuring alignment with Sterling’s brand voice and messaging.
• Corporate Communications
  • Design and execute comprehensive internal and external communication plans.
  • Act as a spokesperson for the company and manage media relations, including crisis communication and reputation management
  • Create relevant and accurate messaging for press releases and internal leadership communication.
  • Collaborate with local teams to identify and tailor to regional communication needs and messaging that drives growth.
  • Manage requests for community support, sponsorships, and donations, aligning Sterling’s philanthropic activities with brand values and community needs.
• Internal Communications
  • Ensure employees are informed and aligned with corporate guiding principles through internal communications.
  • Partner with HR to enhance company culture through messaging and programs.
• Marketing Strategy
  • Drive strategic marketing initiatives across digital, print, and social platforms to increase brand awareness, customer engagement, and service adoption.
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive charter sales strategy to grow Sterling Airways’ charter business, working to secure new clients and expand partnerships.
  • Plan, execute, and manage digital ad campaigns across platforms (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook Ads, LinkedIn) to promote Sterling’s programs, flight services, and special offers.
  • Recruit and retain students through lead generation and ongoing marketing communications, ensuring a consistent training experience.

• QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in branding, corporate communications, or public relations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Track record of successfully managing brand strategies and corporate communication initiatives.
• Proven experience in managing paid ad campaigns and tracking digital metrics.
• Knowledge of digital marketing and media relations.
• Willingness to travel frequently and attend community/industry events to promote the flight school and airline.
• Ability to multi-task various projects and complete them in a timely manner.
• Experience working in multilocation businesses or with remote teams is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in dynamic environment with strong project management skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft, Teams, Word, SharePoint, Adobe Creative Suite, and Excel with the ability to adapt to new technology.
• Manage a variety of unique issues and other duties that occur daily.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Sterling Airways dba Aleutian Airways is led by respected and successful long time aviation professionals with strong financial backing.  We seek an experienced Reservation Agent who wants to grow in and add excitement to their career. This role offers a unique opportunity to work and grow in an aviation culture of respect, fun, and professionalism. We are setting a new standard in aviation with our guiding principles of safety, reliability, passion, professional excellence, integrity, and respect.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to communicate superbly in English
• Superior listening, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to enter data precisely
• Experience in customer service
• Prior airline reservation and reservation system experience preferred (Sabre/Interact/Videcom)
• Technology savvy and have used technology in a professional setting
• Ability to work flexible week and weekend hours
• Basic Alaska geography knowledge preferred
• Ability to work onsite and commute reliably
• Flexibility to work any day of the week including weekends and varied hours from 5am – 6pm

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU:

• Top pay with a stable and rapidly growing company that offers career growth
• Get in on the ground floor, enjoy the excitement, challenge, and rewards
• Love who you work with. We have an experienced and knowledgeable Saab 2000 Team
• Generous employee Medical insurance package, dental, vision and supplemental benefits, company contribution to HSA, attractive PTO plan, 401K program, MYIDTravel flight benefits.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

This position will report to the Reservations Manager

• Answer incoming calls and emails in a prompt and friendly manner
• Assist customers with reservations (new, changes and refunds)
• Collect payment for reservations
• Think and react quickly with a sense of urgency to time-sensitive problem situations
• Remain calm during adverse conditions
• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Learn and maneuver computerized reservations to help assist customers with questions and bookings.
• Provide conflict resolution with internal/external customer concerns and requests.

• Maintain confidentiality for customers bookings and personal information.
• Work with minimal supervision, while maintaining focus and safety awareness around multiple employees and distractions.
• Provide legendary customer service and ensure that all decisions being made are with the customers and companies best interest in mind

Salary commensurate with experience
Send resume to jobs@flysterling.com

Sterling Airways dba Aleutian Airways is a Part 121 airline. It is run by respected and successful long time aviation professionals with strong financial backing.  We seek experienced Station Agents who wants to grow in and add excitement to their career. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in Alaska and in an aviation culture of respect, fun, and professionalism. We are setting a new standard in aviation with our guiding principles of safety, reliability, passion, professional excellence, integrity, and respect.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Preferred experience as a Station Agent in a Part 121 environment
• Proficient in customer service (above wing) and ramp duties (below wing)
• Strong customer service skills with solid examples
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds consistently
• Flexible schedule availability, including weekends, nights, and holidays
• Ability to remain calm in adverse conditions
• Strong multitasking abilities
• Live within daily commutable distance to airport

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU:

• Top pay with a stable and rapidly growing company that offers career growth
• Get in on the ground floor, enjoy the excitement, challenge, and rewards
• Love who you work with. We have a positive, fun, and professional culture with respect and the most experienced and knowledgeable Team Members
• Full time Team Members receive generous employer contribution to Medical insurance, dental, vision and supplemental insurance benefits at low cost available, company contribution to HSA, 112 hours of PTO annually, 401K, flight benefits, tuition discount

RESPONSIBLITIES:

This position will report to the Lead Station Agent or Station Manager

• Keep the station orderly and clean.
• Maintain a clean and orderly station and ensure all equipment is functional
• Adhere to safety practices and regulations for boarding and deplaning
• Perform security duties and comply with local airport, FAA, and TSA policies
• Open and close the station, check in passengers and baggage
• Follow security procedures and perform Cargo Load Report procedures
• Assist with enplaning and deplaning passengers, conduct aircraft security searches
• Handle general ground operations, including marshalling aircraft and loading/unloading baggage

Send resume to jobs@flysterling.com
Pay starts at $20/hour

Sterling Airways dba Aleutian Airways is led by respected and successful long time aviation professionals with strong financial backing.  We are seeking an Inspector to work in our Anchorage, AK facility.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• FAA Mechanic, with Airframe and Powerplant Ratings
• Three years A&P experience
• Have at least two years prior Inspection experience
• Highly prefer prior Saab 2000 aircraft experience
• Prefer prior Leadership experience
• Valid Driver’s License and US Passport
• Able to pass initial and random ten-year Background/Criminal/DMV/Drug Screens
• Ability to work a flexible 5 days a week shift to include some weekends
• Ability to travel for extended time periods

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU:

• Top pay with a stable and rapidly growing company that offers career growth.
• Get in on the ground floor, enjoy the excitement, challenge, and rewards.
• Love who you work with! We have a positive, fun, and professional culture and the most experienced and knowledgeable Team Members.
• Generous Medical insurance package, dental, vision and supplemental benefits, company contribution to HSA, attractive PTO plan, 401K program, MYIDTravel benefits.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reports to Senior Inspector

• Performing Required Inspection Items (RII) as authorized by the Quality Control department in accordance with this manual.
• Performing assigned inspection functions, in accordance with Company maintenance manual inspection procedures, to ensure Company aircraft are maintained to prescribed standards of airworthiness and serviceability.
• Performing audits in accordance with the GMM.
• Perform Company Representative duties, for aircraft undergoing Inspections and Heavy Maintenance Visits at Essential Maintenance Providers.
• Rejection of all items that do not conform to the RII procedures contained in this manual.
• Reporting trends or concerns to the Senior Inspector and DQC.
• Conducting on-the-job training as outlined in the Maintenance Training Manual.
• Perform receiving inspections of parts and accessories ensuring materials received are inspected to the extent necessary to ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations and Company Specifications.
• Accomplishing non-destructive inspection operations for which they have been trained and qualified to perform.
• Make recommendations to the Senior Inspector and the DQC for needed inspection aides and special tooling, and for the reporting of out of service inspection aides and special tooling.
• Auditing to ensure the proper completion of aircraft records during maintenance and repair.
• Assist the Senior Inspector and DQC with creating and revising audit sheets.
• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Inspector and DQC.

Salary commensurate with experience.
Submit resume to jobs@flysterling.com

Sterling Airways dba Aleutian Airways is led by respected and successful long-time airline professionals with strong financial backing. We seek experienced Aircraft Maintenance Technicians who want to grow in and add excitement to their career. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in Anchorage Alaska and advance rapidly in an aviation culture of respect, fun, and professionalism. With our guiding principles of safety, reliability, passion, professional excellence, integrity, and respect, Sterling is setting a new standard in aviation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Aircraft Maintenance Technician with a valid Airframe and Powerplant certificate (A&P)
• 5 years Airline Maintenance Technician experience preferred. Saab 2000 experience ideal
• Technology savvy
• Possess a valid U.S. driver’s license
• Ability to perform all physical duties required
• Must be able to pass a ten-year Background/Criminal/OMV/Drug Screen
• Ability to understand Company and FAA policies, procedures, and regulations
• Positive attitude

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU:

• Top pay with a stable and rapidly growing company that offers career and income growth.
• Get in on the ground floor, enjoy the excitement, challenge, and rewards
• Love who you work with. We have an experienced and knowledgeable Saab 2000 Team
• Generous employee Medical insurance package, dental, vision and supplemental benefits, company contribution to HSA, attractive PTO plan, 401K program, MYIDTravel flight benefits.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

This position will report directly to the Maintenance Supervisor

• The Technician is directly responsible for their assigned maintenance duties. Will work in close coordination with the Quality Control/Quality Assurance Department during the performance of these duties.
• Responsible for their assigned work area, shop, or ramp, to ensure that it is kept clean and free of hazards.
• Perform all aviation maintenance in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations, the highest shop practices and in the interest of safety of flight.
• When authorized, perform receiving inspections of parts and accessories ensuring materials received are inspected to the extent necessary to ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations and Company Specifications.
• Be familiar with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and Company policies.
• Document all required maintenance in accordance with this manual.
• Assist in the planning, directing, laying out and coordinating activities of their area and other areas to minimize delays and increase production and efficiency.
• Responsible for the handling of parts while repair is in progress which includes the proper tagging and disposition of these components.
• Assist in initiating Material Requests for stock and/or material as required.
• Keep tools and support equipment in a safe and operational condition and, when using calibrated equipment, ensure the calibration due time has not expired
• Utilize personal protection (safety glasses, ear protection, respirator, gloves, etc.) as necessary while conducting daily duties
• Submit in writing any suggested change in operational procedures that will enhance safe, cost effective aircraft maintenance
• Responsible for completion of all department internal Company forms, maintenance records documents, work orders, etc
• Other duties as assigned.

Pay depends on experience.

Submit resume to jobs@flysterling.com

Sterling Airways dba Aleutian Airways is led by respected and successful long-time airline professionals with strong financial backing.  We seek experienced Ramp Agents who wants to grow in and add excitement to their career. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in Alaska and in an aviation culture of respect, fun, and professionalism. We are setting a new standard in aviation with our guiding principles of safety, reliability, passion, professional excellence, integrity, and respect.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience as a Ramp Agent in a Part 121 environment preferred
• Ability to perform all physical below duties
• Able to work in extreme conditions, such as hot and cold weather, as well as small spaces
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds on a consistent basis
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
• Must pass an extensive background check which includes 10 years of no convictions, imprisonments, probation or parole. No convictions for assault, firearms or explosives ever. No traffic violations (other than parking) in the last 5 years. No delinquency on federal debt
• Must be able to remain calm during adverse conditions
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU:

• Top pay with a stable and rapidly growing company that offers career and income growth
• Get in on the ground floor, enjoy the excitement, challenge, and rewards
• Love who you work with! We have a positive, fun, professional and respectful culture
• Generous company contribution to employee medical insurance, dental, vision and supplemental insurance benefits at low cost available, company contribution to HSA, 112 hours of PTO annually, 401K, tuition discount

RESPONSIBLITIES:

This position will report to the Lead Ramp Agent or Station Manager

• Aircraft Marshalling and Wing-walking
• Loading and Unloading of Aircraft
• Familiarizing and hands on training on the safe operation of ground equipment (specific to equipment being operated)
• Aircraft servicing (includes catering)
• Ramp operations including safety rules, ramp markings (signs, signaling devices, lights and blast fences), equipment operating rules and procedures for positioning ground equipment around aircraft
• Local airport rules and regulations (speed limits, roadways, etc.)
• Deicing Training in cold weather stations as per the Deice Manual (DIM)
• Be familiar with aviation security, weight and balance programs.
• Report safety hazards concerns, hazards, near misses, incidents, and accidents to immediate Supervisor.
• Protect passenger baggage from damage, loss and weather conditions
• Report equipment problems to the AIC or the Station Manager

Submit resume to jobs@flysterling.com