Seaplane Captain — DHC-3T Otter (Seasonal) | Vancouver

🧭 The Opportunity

Harbour Air is seeking an experienced, safety- and service-oriented seaplane pilot to captain the DHC-3T Otter. You will operate scheduled and charter flights along the Southern British Columbia coastal regions, based out of Vancouver. This is a seasonal role with training provided for non-type-rated pilots.

• Aircraft: DHC-3T Otter
• Operation: Coastal seaplane on floats (scheduled & charter)
• Type Rating: Not required (training provided)
• NTR: Yes

🧰 What You Will Do

• Captain DHC-3T seaplane operations across coastal routes, ensuring safe, efficient, and on-time performance.
• Conduct thorough preflight planning, weather and sea-state assessments, and performance calculations for float operations.
• Deliver exceptional customer service, greeting and briefing passengers and creating a memorable Harbour Air experience.
• Coordinate closely with dispatch, dock, and maintenance teams; uphold SOPs and regulatory requirements at all times.
• Exercise sound judgment in dynamic coastal environments; adapt to changing conditions while maintaining high airmanship standards.
• Support both scheduled services and bespoke charters with professionalism and flexibility.

🌟 What You Bring

• Exceptional customer service orientation with a genuine drive to elevate the passenger experience.
• Excellent communication skills; able to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Proven decision-making, situational awareness, and CRM in coastal and float environments.
• Professionalism, reliability, and a safety-first mindset.

🧭 Minimum Qualifications

• Total PIC: 1000 hours
• Float Time: 750 hours on floats
• Licences: TCCA CPL with Float Rating
• Medical: Class 1
• ICAO ELP: Level 4
• Type Rating: Not required (training provided)
• Visa Sponsorship: Not provided

🌟 Preferred Experience

• DHC-3T time and familiarity with turbine Otter operations.
• Coastal flying experience in Southern BC or similar maritime environments.

✈️ Why Harbour Air

Join a renowned seaplane team serving spectacular coastal communities. Bring your float expertise, lead with safety, and deliver the kind of service that keeps travelers coming back.

📨 How to Apply

Please submit your application via the Harbour Air careers portal. Include a resume detailing flight time breakdowns (total PIC and float time), licences, and current medical.

Only candidates meeting the minimum qualifications may be contacted.