DHC-3T Pilot

NOW HIRING - DHC-3T Pilot

Do you want to help connect communities across BC with safe, reliable and accessible air travel? Are you looking for a team that puts safety first, works with integrity and takes care of our guests and each other? Do you want great perks, real work-life balance and a hand in building a more sustainable airline? If so, come fly with us.

Harbour Air is seeking an experienced, safety and service-oriented seaplane pilots to fly DHC-3T aircraft based in Vancouver. You'll fly scheduled and charter flights along the southern BC coast, helping make Harbour Air the obvious choice for fast, convenient and enjoyable air travel for the communities we serve.

SCHEDULE: 7 shifts per bi-weekly pay period with a 68.5 duty hour guarantee. Shifts will include weekends and will vary based on operational needs.

LOCATION: Vancouver (CXH/YVR).

TERM: Full Time Temporary (FTT) – early January 2027 to September 30 2027.

DEPARTMENT: Flight Operations.

COMPENSATION: $47.34 to $66.21 per duty hour. Qualified candidates will be placed within the range based on industry experience. Additional compensation includes:

• Per diems
• Retention bonus paid at the end of the contract
• Uniform allowance
• Cell phone stipend
• Reimbursed medical renewals

BENEFITS: Flight benefits (including jumpseat agreements with national carriers, buddy passes and global interline partnerships), discounts at local restaurants and partner organizations, staff events and much more!

Responsibilities and Expectations

• Coordinating with OCC regarding fuel planning, weather, routing and payload.
• Generating an operational flight plan in accordance with Type C dispatch.
• Managing weight and balance of aircraft for each flight.
• Carrying out pre-flight checks on aircraft.
• Coordinating with Ground Ops teams for aircraft parking, boarding, deplaning, and fueling of the aircraft.
• Liaising with Maintenance and Records regarding aircraft maintenance, record keeping and logbooks.
• Monitoring weather conditions, position, aircraft performance and traffic during flight.
• Communicating with passengers regarding seating arrangements, baggage and safety procedures.
• Using computer-based training platforms for exams, memos, and reference libraries.
• Maintaining safety standards in compliance with Harbour Air's Management System including safety occurrence reporting.

Qualifications/Assets:

• Safety First - An individual and team-oriented commitment to safety.
• 1000 hours PIC fixed wing.
• 500 hours PIC on floats.
• Transport Canada Commercial Pilot's License.
• Current Class 1 Medical
• 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.

ABOUT HARBOUR AIR GROUP

We connect BC's communities, bringing Safety First, Service, Integrity, Efficiency, and Team Spirit to every decision, every customer interaction, and every destination we serve.

• 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.

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

DEADLINE: December 04, 2026

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.