DHC-6 Twin Otter Captain

✈️ The Opportunity

Command the Twin Otter across multi-engine operations where precision, judgement, and airmanship matter. You’ll set the standard for safety, champion SOPs, and lead from the front in varied conditions. Off-strip exposure (wheels/floats/skis) is highly valued and may enhance mission flexibility.

🧭 What You’ll Do

• Operate as PIC of the DHC-6, ensuring safe, compliant flights in accordance with Canadian regulations and company SOPs.
• Plan and execute flights with strong decision-making, performance calculations, and risk management.
• Lead effective CRM, mentoring First Officers and fostering a just safety culture.
• Conduct thorough preflight/ postflight duties, recordkeeping, and operational briefings.
• Maintain currency, training, and checking standards; embrace continuous improvement.
• Adapt to operational demands with schedule flexibility (mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays).

🧰 Minimum Qualifications

• Total Time: 3,000+ hours
• PIC Time: 500+ hours
• Multi-Engine: 2,000+ hours
• Multi-Engine PIC: 500+ hours
• Licence: ATPL (TCCA)
• Medical: Class 1
• English Proficiency: ICAO Level 4 or higher
• Security: Eligible to obtain a RAIC from Transport Canada
• Type Rating: Not required — company training provided
• Licence Holders: Open to TCCA licence holders

🌟 Preferred Experience

• Proven Captain time on DHC-3T or DHC-6.
• Off-strip proficiency — floats and/or skis experience is a strong asset.

Note: Off-strip experience is a big plus but not mandatory.

🧰 Training & Growth

• Type training on the DHC-6 provided for qualified candidates.
• Permanent role with the chance to build deep Twin Otter expertise and mentor the next generation of pilots.

📨 How to Apply

Ready to captain the Twin Otter? Submit your application with:

• Current résumé/CV
• Copy of ATPL (TCCA) and Class 1 Medical
• Logbook summaries showing total, PIC, multi-engine, and multi-engine PIC time
• Proof of ICAO English Level and ability to obtain RAIC