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DHC-6 Twin Otter Captain (Type-Rated)

✈️ Lead the Line as a DHC-6 Twin Otter Captain

Bring your short-field finesse and captaincy to one of aviation’s most versatile workhorses. If you’re a type-rated DHC-6 Twin Otter professional ready to command safely and decisively, we’d love to hear from you.

  • Employment: Permanent
  • Type Rating: Required (DHC-6 Twin Otter)
  • License Required: Frozen ATPL, IR, ME
  • Accepted Licenses: EASA, FAA, ICAO, TCCA
  • Medical: Class 1
  • ICAO ELP Level: 4 (minimum)
  • Additional Requirement: Yellow fever vaccination
  • COVID-19: Vaccination required where permitted by applicable law
  • Visa Sponsorship: Not provided

🧭 What You’ll Do

  • Captain the DHC-6 Twin Otter with precision and professionalism across diverse routes and operating environments.
  • Plan and execute flights in accordance with company SOPs, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
  • Lead the crew, ensuring effective communication, workload management, and a strong safety culture.
  • Manage performance-critical phases of flight, including short/rough-field operations and variable weather conditions.
  • Uphold rigorous standards of risk management, checklist discipline, and threat-and-error management.
  • Deliver an excellent customer experience while safeguarding asset, cargo, and passenger safety.

🧰 Minimum Requirements

  • Total Time: 1,000 hours
  • PIC Time: 500 hours
  • Time in Type (DHC-6): 400 hours
  • Multi-Engine PIC: 250 hours
  • Type Rating: DHC-6 Twin Otter (current and valid)
  • License: Frozen ATPL with IR and ME
  • Medical: Class 1
  • Language: ELP Level 4 or higher
  • Health: Yellow fever vaccination; COVID-19 vaccination where permitted by law
  • Work Authorization: Able to work without employer-provided visa sponsorship

🌟 What Sets You Apart

  • Recent recency on type and strong short-field/remote operations background.
  • Proven leadership, CRM proficiency, and safety-first mindset.
  • Calm decision-making under pressure with clear, concise communication skills.

✈️ About the Aircraft

The DHC-6 Twin Otter is a rugged, twin-turboprop STOL platform renowned for reliability, versatility, and access to challenging airfields. Your expertise ensures it performs safely and efficiently—every sector, every day.

📨 How to Apply

Ready to take command? Submit your application with the following:

  • Current CV/resume
  • Copy of license(s) and Class 1 medical
  • Type rating evidence (DHC-6)
  • Logbook summary highlighting totals, PIC, multi-engine, and time in type
  • Proof of yellow fever vaccination and, where applicable, COVID-19 vaccination

Only candidates meeting the minimum requirements will be contacted for next steps.

⚖️ Notes & Compliance

All qualifications are subject to verification. COVID-19 vaccination requirements apply only where permitted by applicable law. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

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