DHC-6 Twin Otter Seaplane Captain

✈️ The Opportunity

As Captain on the iconic Twin Otter (on floats), you’ll command challenging, rewarding operations across coastal, island, and open-water routes. This role blends hands-on stick-and-rudder flying with disciplined SOP adherence and a strong customer focus.

🧭 What You’ll Do

• Operate the DHC-6 Twin Otter on floats with precision, professionalism, and an unwavering safety mindset.
• Plan and execute flights, including performance, weight and balance, fuel, weather, and waterway considerations.
• Uphold regulatory compliance to Part 121/135 standards and company SOPs.
• Demonstrate excellent CRM and culturally aware communication with a diverse passenger base and crew.
• Lead by example, mentor crew members, and contribute to continuous safety and service improvements.

🧰 Minimum Requirements

• Total Time: 2,500 hours
• Multi-Engine: 1,500 hours
• Floatplane Operations: 1,000 hours
• Licenses: ATP + Float Rating
• Operational Background: Prior experience in Part 121 or 135 operations
• Seaplane Proficiency: Demonstrated in coastal, island, or open-water environments
• Type Rating: Not required — training provided (DHC-6)

🌟 Preferred Experience

• Recent PIC time in aircraft such as the De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter (on floats), Grumman G-73 Mallard, or similar seaplanes.

🤝 What You Bring

• Advanced CRM and confident, clear communication with multicultural passengers and teams.
• Calm, sound judgment in variable water conditions, changing weather, and remote operations.
• Strong SOP discipline, threat and error management, and a proactive safety mindset.

🧩 The Essentials

• Authority: Open to FAA license holders
• Medical: Class 1
• Employment Type: Permanent
• Type Rating Status: NTR — training provided
• Visa: Sponsorship not provided

🎓 Training & Onboarding

Comprehensive training will be provided on the DHC-6 Twin Otter (float operations), including initial aircraft indoctrination and recurrent training aligned with regulatory and company standards.

📨 How to Apply

Ready to captain one of aviation’s most capable seaplanes? Submit your updated resume and flight time breakdown, highlighting floatplane and Part 121/135 experience. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with next steps.