Floatplane Captain (DHC-3 Turbo Otter) – Seasonal Lodge Operations

✈️ Your Next Adventure Awaits

If you’ve logged time in the left seat of a Turbo Otter on floats, know northern lakes like old friends, and love the turbine’s whine as much as sunrise on flat water, this could be the season you’ve been waiting for. One of our seasoned lodge pilots has hung up the headset after nearly two decades, and we’re looking for the next aviator to carry the torch—safely transporting guests to and from an exclusive wilderness lodge in northern Saskatchewan. All meals and accommodations are included, with transportation provided from our Flin Flon base.

🧭 Quick Facts

Employment: Seasonal
Operation: Exclusive wilderness lodge guest transport on northern lakes
Aircraft: DHC-3 Turbo Otter on floats
Base: Flin Flon, MB (transport provided to/from lodge)
Location: Northern Saskatchewan
Type Rating: Not required (NTR – training provided)
Licensing: TCCA licence holders only
Medical: Class 2
Language: ICAO ELP Level 4+
Visa Sponsorship: Not provided

🧰 What You’ll Do

Operate the DHC-3 Turbo Otter on floats to transport guests and supplies safely and efficiently.
Conduct meticulous preflight planning, weather briefings, weight-and-balance, and fuel management for remote operations.
Execute dockside/shoreline operations, water taxiing, and short/remote lake departures and arrivals with precision.
Deliver professional, friendly customer service—being the face of the lodge from first welcome to final farewell.
Coordinate closely with lodge and dock teams to optimize schedules, turnarounds, and guest experience.
Maintain aircraft cleanliness, care for equipment, and complete required documentation and journey logs.
Champion safety, including egress readiness and adherence to company SOPs and regulatory standards.

🌟 What You Bring

Calm, confident airmanship in float operations—particularly on northern lakes and in changing weather.
Strong organizational skills and a team-first mindset.
Outstanding customer service and communication—able to put guests at ease and elevate their experience.
Professionalism, sound judgment, and a passion for wilderness aviation.

📜 Minimum Qualifications

Valid TCCA CPL (A) with Float/Seaplane Rating.
300 hours on Turbo Otter (DHC-3) on floats.
500 hours on Beaver (DHC-2) on floats.
Current Egress training.
Class 2 Medical.
ICAO ELP Level 4 or higher.
Legally entitled to work in Canada (visa sponsorship not available).

🎓 Training & Support

Type rating not required—company training provided to standard on the DHC-3 Turbo Otter and lodge-specific SOPs. You’ll join a tight-knit, professional team that values safety, service, and smooth operations.

🎣 Perks of the Role

All meals and accommodations included for the season.
Transportation provided from our Flin Flon base.
Fly in one of the most stunning wilderness settings in northern Saskatchewan.
Be part of a seasoned, supportive lodge and flight operations team.

📨 How to Apply

Ready to take the controls? Please submit your resume and a brief float-time summary (including DHC-3 and DHC-2 hours), plus your availability for the season. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for next steps.

Note: Only applicants meeting the minimum float-time requirements and holding valid TCCA credentials can be considered.

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