Can South Africans work in Alaska?

Foreign nationals can work in Alaska as long as they obtain proper authority to work legally. You will need to obtain a United States Work Visa before you can work in Alaska. However, we have been seeing an increase in the number of employers that are hiring foreign nationals working with J-1 Student Visas.

How old do you have to be to be a deckhand in Alaska?

A: Although legally 16 year olds can work many of the positions in Alaska’s fishing industry, we generally recommend people wait until they are 18 years or older. There is no maximum age, as long as you are physically fit and can perform the work.

How much do you get paid to fish in Alaska?

Gross pay can average $4000.00 – $6000.00 per fishing trip for new hires. Employees earn a crew share. There are no set wages for non-licensed, entry-level positions. A higher percentage can be earned based on work performance and attitude and is determined by the captain at the end of each contracted fishing trip.

How old do you have to be to work on a fishing boat in Alaska?

16
Youth Workers – Alaska law prohibits minors under age 16 from working on a fishing boat UNLESS the boat is operated by a parent. Federal law may be more restrictive. Job seekers ages 16 and 17 must have a work permit, issued by the Alaska Division of Labor Standards and Safety (LS&S).

How to get a seafood job in Alaska?

Prospective seafood processing workers arriving in Alaska and residing in Alaska are encouraged get vaccinated for COVID-19 when applying for seafood processing jobs.

What kind of jobs are there in Alaska?

Alaska’s seafood industry has many opportunities for seasonal or full time work. Advancement into management or technical positions with good pay and benefits is possible. To learn more about how to find and prepare for a seafood processing job, download and read this document: What seafood processors need to know (PDF)

What are the requirements to work in the seafood industry?

Job applicants offered employment in the seafood processing industry will be subject to individual employer COVID-19 vaccine and safety policy requirements throughout the recruitment process and when employed.

What kind of fish do they catch in Alaska?

Region 1 is Southeast Alaska, where the major fisheries are salmon, halibut, cod, crab, and herring. Region 2, covering Prince William Sound and the Kenai Peninsula, is primarily fished by purse seiner’s and gill netter’s in search of pink and sockeye salmon.

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