About This Role
Harbour Air is hiring an experienced, safety- and service-oriented pilot for DHC-3T seaplane operations based in Vancouver. The role operates scheduled and charter flights along the southern British Columbia coast, supporting community air travel while coordinating flight planning, aircraft preparation, passenger service, and in-flight safety. It is a full-time temporary position running from early January 2027 through September 30, 2027, with seven shifts per bi-weekly pay period and a 68.5-duty-hour guarantee.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Coordinate with the Operations Control Centre on fuel planning, weather, routing, and payload
- generate operational flight plans under Type C dispatch
- manage aircraft weight and balance
- complete pre-flight inspections
- coordinate with Ground Operations for parking, boarding, deplaning, and fueling
- liaise with Maintenance and Records on aircraft maintenance, records, and logbooks
- monitor weather, position, aircraft performance, and traffic during flight
- communicate with passengers about seating, baggage, and safety procedures
- use computer-based training platforms for examinations, memos, and reference materials
- and maintain Harbour Air safety standards, including safety-occurrence reporting.
What We Offer
Compensation is $47.34 to $66.21 per duty hour, with a 68.5-duty-hour guarantee.Additional compensation and benefits include per diems, a retention bonus paid at the end of the contract, uniform allowance, cell phone stipend, reimbursement for medical renewals, flight benefits including jumpseat agreements with national carriers, buddy passes and global interline partnerships, discounts at local restaurants and partner organizations, staff events, and more.
Requirements
- The qualifications/assets section lists 1,000 hours of fixed-wing PIC experience and 500 hours of PIC experience on floats.
- Candidates should hold a Transport Canada Commercial Pilot's License and a current Class 1 Medical.
- The posting also emphasizes safety commitment, customer-service orientation, communication, and teamwork.
- Preference is given to pilots with DHC-3T aircraft experience and coastal experience.