DHC-3T Pilot

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Do you enjoy working with a close team of supportive professionals? Do you want to commit to an organization with an outstanding record for safety and reliability? Are you searching for an employer who provides amazing perks and works hard to provide a work‑life balance for their employees? If so, look no further!

Harbour Air is seeking an experienced, safety and service‑oriented seaplane pilot to fly DHC‑3T aircraft based in Vancouver, flying scheduled and charter flights in the Southern British Columbia Coastal Regions.

WORK HOURS: 78 hours bi‑weekly guaranteed. Shifts will vary based on operational needs.

LOCATION: Vancouver (CXH/YVR)

TERM: Full Time Temporary – May 01, 2026, to September 30, 2026

DEPARTMENT: Flight Operations

COMPENSATION: $47.34 to $66.21 per hour. Qualified candidates will be placed within the range based on industry experience. Additional premiums offered for training pilots.

BENEFITS: Comprehensive retention rewards, flight perks (including jumpseat, buddy passes and global inter‑airline partnerships), discounts at local restaurants and partner organizations, staff events and much more!

• Liaising OCC to gather information about weather, routing, and passenger loads.
• Generating a flight plan, including the route, flying altitude, weather and NOTAMS.
• Managing weight and balance of aircraft for each flight.
• Supervising the loading and fueling of the aircraft.
• Carrying out pre‑flight checks on aircraft.
• Communicating with ATC and OCC through all phases of flight.
• Coordinating with CSA’s and DOC for aircraft parking, boarding and deplaning.
• Liaising with Maintenance and Records regarding aircraft maintenance, record keeping and logbooks.
• Making regular checks on the aircraft’s technical performance, position, weather conditions and air traffic during flight.
• Communicating with passengers regarding safety procedures.
• Using Aerostudies for exams, reading memos and reference library.
• Maintaining safety standards in compliance with Harbour Air’s Safety Management System including online safety occurrence reporting.

• Transport Canada Commercial Pilot’s License.
• Current Class 1 Medical.
• 1000 hours PIC fixed wing and 750 hours on floats.
• Exceptional customer service orientation – the willingness to take service to a higher level.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work individually, and in a team environment.
• Preference will be given to pilots with DHC‑3T aircraft and coastal experience.

• Launched in 1982, Harbour Air is North America’s largest seaplane airline. With around 500 employees, it flies more than half a million passengers annually both within BC and to/from Seattle, USA.
• Our people are the backbone of our organization, and we are committed to creating a culture that inspires one another to achieve extraordinary success. We have regularly been honored as the recipient of numerous awards including BC’s Top 55 Employers, and Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures.

Please submit your application through ADP Workforce Now by uploading your resume.

DEADLINE: Open until filled.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Harbour Air is an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to Diversity and Inclusion and value a diverse workforce. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. It fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and communities we serve.

Harbour Air is committed to developing a barrier‑free recruitment process and work environment. Accommodations in relation to the job selection process are available upon request. If you require any accommodation, please email  and we’ll work with you to meet your accessibility needs.