Harbour Air Group | Pilot

Job Overview

Harbour Air is seeking an experienced, safety and service-oriented seaplane pilot to fly DHC-3T aircraft based in Vancouver, BC. This role involves operating scheduled and charter flights within the Southern British Columbia Coastal Regions. The position offers a guaranteed 78 hours bi-weekly with varying shifts based on operational needs. This is a full-time temporary position from May 01, 2026, to September 30, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Operations Control Centre (OCC) for weather, routing, and passenger load information.
• Generate flight plans, including route, altitude, weather, and NOTAMs.
• Manage aircraft weight and balance for each flight.
• Supervise aircraft loading and fueling.
• Conduct pre-flight checks on aircraft.
• Communicate with Air Traffic Control (ATC) and OCC throughout all flight phases.
• Coordinate with Customer Service Agents (CSAs) and Dispatch Officers (DOCs) for aircraft parking, boarding, and deplaning.
• Liaise with Maintenance and Records regarding aircraft maintenance, record keeping, and logbooks.
• Perform regular checks on the aircraft's technical performance, position, weather conditions, and air traffic during flight.
• Communicate safety procedures to passengers.
• Utilize Aerostudies for exams, memos, and the reference library.
• Maintain safety standards in compliance with Harbour Air’s Safety Management System, including online safety occurrence reporting.

Qualifications

• Transport Canada Commercial Pilot’s License.
• Current Class 1 Medical.
• 1000 hours Pilot-in-Command (PIC) fixed-wing experience.
• 750 hours on floats experience.
• Exceptional customer service orientation with a commitment to exceeding service expectations.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• DHC-3T aircraft experience.
• Coastal experience.

Compensation and Benefits

• Hourly Rate: $47.34 to $66.21 per hour. Placement within the range will be based on industry experience.
• Additional premiums offered for training pilots.
• Comprehensive retention rewards.
• Flight perks, including jumpseat, buddy passes, and global inter-airline partnerships.
• Discounts at local restaurants and partner organizations.
• Staff events.

Location

Vancouver (CXH/YVR), British Columbia, Canada.

About Harbour Air Group

Launched in 1982, Harbour Air is North America’s largest seaplane airline, operating over half a million passengers annually within BC and to/from Seattle, USA. The organization is committed to fostering a culture of inspiration and has been recognized as BC’s Top 55 Employers and one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures.