DHC-3T Turbine Otter Captain – Vancouver Seaplane Operations

🧭 About the role

As a DHC-3T Captain, you’ll lead safe, efficient seaplane operations across coastal BC. You’ll coordinate closely with the Operations Control Centre, Ground Operations, and Maintenance to ensure every flight meets Harbour Air’s renowned safety and service standards. This is a full-time temporary role ideal for a seasoned float pilot who thrives in dynamic coastal environments and enjoys meaningful customer interaction.

🧰 What you’ll do

• Coordinate with the Operations Control Centre on fuel planning, weather, routing, and payload.
• Generate operational flight plans under Type C dispatch and manage aircraft weight and balance.
• Complete thorough pre-flight inspections and ensure aircraft readiness.
• Work with Ground Operations on parking, boarding, deplaning, and fueling.
• Liaise with Maintenance and Records to support airworthiness, documentation, and logbooks.
• Monitor weather, position, aircraft performance, and traffic throughout each flight.
• Communicate clearly with passengers on seating, baggage, and safety procedures.
• Use computer-based training platforms for exams, memos, and reference materials.
• Uphold Harbour Air’s safety standards, including timely safety-occurrence reporting.

🌟 What you bring

• Minimum 1,000 hours fixed-wing PIC and 500 hours PIC on floats.
• Transport Canada CPL and current Class 1 Medical.
• Proven commitment to safety, strong customer-service mindset, and effective communication.
• Collaborative team player who performs well in changing coastal weather and operational conditions.
• Assets: DHC-3T time and coastal flying experience.

💰 Pay & perks

• $47.34–$66.21 per duty hour with a 68.5 duty-hour guarantee.
• Per diems and a retention bonus paid at the end of the contract.
• Uniform allowance and cell phone stipend.
• Reimbursement for medical renewals.
• Flight benefits, including jumpseat agreements with national carriers, buddy passes, and global interline partnerships.
• Local discounts with restaurants and partner organizations, plus staff events and more.

Compensation and benefits are provided by the employer and may be subject to policy and eligibility.

📨 Ready to fly?

If you’re a safety-driven floatplane professional who delivers outstanding passenger care, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help connect coastal communities with Harbour Air.