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DHC-6 Twin Otter First Officer – Float Operations
✈️ Join the crew as a DHC-6 Twin Otter First Officer (Floats)
Employment: Permanent •
Position: Type-rated First Officer •
Aircraft: DHC-6 Twin Otter on floats
Bring your hands-on airmanship to multi-crew float operations. As First Officer on the DHC-6 Twin Otter, you will help deliver safe, efficient waterborne and short-field flying in a permanent role that rewards precision, teamwork, and sound judgment.
🧭 Minimum requirements
- Total time: 1,000 hours minimum
- In type: 750 hours on DHC-6
- Note: The 750 hours must have been on DHC-6 floats.
- Type rating: Required (DHC-6)
- License: Frozen ATPL with IR and ME
- Open to lic. holders: ICAO
- Medical: Class 1
- English proficiency: ICAO ELP Level 4
🧰 What you’ll do
- Operate as SIC on DHC-6 float operations in accordance with SOPs and regulatory standards.
- Support preflight planning, performance calculations, and weight-and-balance for waterborne and short-field missions.
- Execute checklists, radios, and navigation (IFR/VFR) in close coordination with the PIC.
- Assist with docking, mooring, and safe passenger/cargo handling at waterways and remote strips.
- Champion safety: contribute to reporting, risk management, and continuous improvement.
🌟 What you bring
- Proven DHC-6 float experience with 750 hours in type on floats (mandatory).
- Current DHC-6 type rating and strong multi-crew CRM, communication, and workload management.
- Robust IFR and multi-engine proficiency with disciplined SOP adherence.
- Professional English communication meeting ICAO ELP Level 4.
- Current Class 1 medical and an ICAO license: Frozen ATPL with IR and ME.
- Calm, decisive airmanship and adaptability across changing weather and operating environments.
📨 How to apply
Ready to take the right seat? Submit your CV and proof of qualifications via the application channel on this page. Type-rated, float-experienced candidates meeting the hours criteria will be prioritized.
Include a summary of total time, DHC-6 float hours (min. 750), license status (Frozen ATPL, IR, ME), Class 1 medical, and ICAO ELP level.

