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Twin Otter (DHC‑6) First Officer — Training Provided

Twin Otter (DHC‑6) First Officer — Training Provided

Step into a permanent First Officer role on the legendary DHC‑6 Twin Otter — a rugged, versatile STOL turboprop trusted worldwide. This is an NTR-friendly opportunity with type training provided for the right EASA-qualified pilot.

  • Employment: Permanent
  • Type Rating: Not required — training provided (NTR)
  • Licences: EASA Frozen ATPL + IR, MCC, ME, UPRT
  • Medical: Class 1
  • Language Proficiency: ICAO ELP Level 4+
  • Visa Sponsorship: Not provided

✈️ About the role

As a Twin Otter First Officer, you’ll operate in a true multi‑crew environment, supporting safe and efficient flight operations while building valuable turboprop experience. The DHC‑6 is renowned for its short takeoff and landing capability and mission flexibility, offering a hands‑on flying experience grounded in excellent airmanship and teamwork.

🧭 Your mission

  • Operate the DHC‑6 in accordance with company SOPs, regulatory standards, and robust CRM principles.
  • Support the Captain with all phases of flight: planning, performance, W&B, briefings, and checklists.
  • Maintain the highest safety standards, applying Advanced UPRT principles and sound decision‑making.
  • Contribute to on‑time performance, operational resilience, and an excellent passenger experience where applicable.
  • Engage proactively in training, checking, and continuous professional development, including type training.

🧰 What you bring

  • Total time: 200 hours minimum
  • PIC time: 70 hours minimum
  • Type rating: Not required — training provided
  • Licences: EASA Frozen ATPL with current IR, MCC, ME, and Advanced UPRT
  • Medical: Class 1
  • English: ICAO ELP Level 4 or higher
  • Flight time notes: Advanced UPRT completed, or previously held an EASA type rating on a High Performance Aeroplane (HPA) or Multi‑Pilot Aeroplane with MCC, or 500 hours in multi‑crew operations
  • Additional requirement: Yellow fever vaccination
  • Covid‑19: Vaccination required where permitted by applicable law
  • Work authorization: Visa sponsorship is not provided

🌟 Preferred

  • DHC‑6 (Twin Otter) type rating
  • Recent Twin Otter line experience

🛡️ Safety & compliance

We uphold a safety‑first culture with rigorous training, checking, and SOP adherence. Candidates must meet all licensing, medical, vaccination, and recency requirements at time of application and before commencement.

📨 How to apply

Ready to accelerate your turboprop career on the Twin Otter? Submit your application with a detailed CV, licence/medical copies, and flight time breakdown. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with next steps, including type training arrangements for eligible NTR applicants.

Note: Only candidates holding the right to work (no visa sponsorship) and meeting the stated EASA licensing and medical criteria can be considered.