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Twin Otter Floatplane Captain (DHC-6) – Caribbean Operations
✈️ Take command as a DHC-6 Twin Otter Floatplane Captain
Join a team that lives and breathes island aviation. As a Twin Engine Seaplane Captain, you will fly scheduled and charter services across iconic Caribbean destinations, operating safely in tropical marine environments—from bustling harbors to coral-fringed coastlines. Bring precision, airmanship, and customer care to every water landing and island departure.
🧭 The mission
Pilot a multi-engine floatplane with confidence, navigating open water, channels, and congested harbors. You will balance safety with service, connecting travelers, communities, and resorts across the Caribbean with smooth, timely operations.
🧰 What you’ll do
- Captain DHC-6 Twin Otter float operations on scheduled and ad-hoc charters between islands.
- Execute water operations including taxi, docking, mooring, beaching, and ramp movements with exemplary airmanship.
- Assess weather, visibility, sea state, currents, tides, and marine traffic to ensure safe departures and arrivals.
- Plan performance, fuel, payload, and weight & balance specific to float-equipped multi-engine aircraft.
- Operate within FAA Part 121/135 SOPs; maintain meticulous checklists, logs, and operational discipline.
- Lead effective crew coordination; deliver clear passenger briefings and a welcoming onboard experience.
- Coordinate with marine, ramp, and resort partners to uphold punctuality and service standards.
- Participate in training, line checks, and recurrent proficiency to sustain high safety margins.
🌟 Minimum requirements
- Licenses: FAA ATP Written completed; Float (Seaplane) Rating
- Medical: Class 1
- Experience: Prior experience in FAA Part 121 or 135 operations
- Proficiency: Demonstrated seaplane operations in coastal, island, or open-water environments
💡 Preferred qualifications
- ATP PIC time: In aircraft such as the De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (on floats), Grumman G-73 Mallard, or similar multi-engine seaplanes
🎯 Training and type rating
No DHC-6 type rating? No problem. This is an NTR opportunity with company-provided training. Qualified floatplane captains will complete ground school, water-operations training, supervised line indoctrination, and recurrent checks under our approved programs.
🏝️ What’s in it for you
- Year-round flying to some of the Caribbean’s most celebrated destinations.
- Permanent, stable employment with a safety-first culture.
- Supportive team environment and clear professional growth pathways.
- Competitive compensation and travel benefits (details shared during interviews).
🧾 The fine print
- Accepted Licenses: FAA
- Visa Sponsorship: Not provided
- Compliance: Adherence to company SOPs and all applicable regulations
We’re seeking calm, decisive professionals who thrive in dynamic marine environments and value precision as much as hospitality.
📨 How to apply
Ready to lead Twin Otter float operations across the Caribbean? Submit your resume/CV and a flight-time breakdown highlighting seaplane, multi-engine, and Part 121/135 experience. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted promptly with next steps.