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Floatplane Captain — DHC‑3T Turbo Otter (Seasonal)
✈️ Floatplane Captain — DHC‑3T Turbo Otter
If dawn on glassy water, turbine whine, and backcountry docks are your happy place, this is your season. After nearly two decades, a beloved lodge pilot has hung up the headset. We’re looking for the next aviator to carry the torch—a skilled, guest-focused captain to fly our Turbo Otter on floats for an exclusive wilderness lodge in northern Saskatchewan.
🧭 Your mission
- Captain the DHC‑3T Turbo Otter on floats, safely transporting guests between the lodge, remote lakes, and regional bases.
- Execute precise dockside operations, mooring, loading/unloading, and fueling in varied water and weather conditions.
- Plan and brief flights; make sound go/no-go decisions based on weather, performance, and water conditions.
- Perform accurate weight & balance and fuel planning; maintain meticulous flight and journey logs.
- Deliver an exceptional guest experience—warm welcomes, clear briefings, and a calm, confident presence.
- Coordinate closely with lodge operations, guides, and dock crew; pitch in with logistics when needed.
- Uphold company SOPs and the Canadian Aviation Regulations; ensure the aircraft is clean, secure, and ready for the next departure.
🧰 What you bring
- Flight time: Minimum 300 hours Turbo Otter on floats and 500 hours Beaver on floats
- Licences: TCCA CPL with Float Rating
- Medical: Class 2
- Language proficiency: ICAO ELP Level 4 or higher
- Training: Current egress training
- Strengths: Strong organizational skills, a team-oriented approach, and outstanding customer service
🌟 Why you’ll love it
- Fly an iconic Canadian floatplane in spectacular northern wilderness.
- Be the face of an exclusive lodge experience, creating unforgettable guest moments.
- All meals and accommodations included, so you can focus on flying and the experience.
- Transportation provided from our Flin Flon base to the lodge.
- Type rating not required—we’ll provide aircraft-specific training.
📨 How to apply
Ready to take the left seat and lead another great season? Send your resume and a brief logbook summary highlighting your Turbo Otter and Beaver float time.