At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead safe and efficient flight operations in dynamic northern environments.
- Company: Join Air Tindi, a trusted name in Northern Canada aviation since 1988.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, excellent health benefits, RRSP matching, and discounted travel.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team culture with exciting career opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while flying in some of the world's most rewarding conditions.
- Qualifications: CPL with 2,500 hours total time and 1,000 hours on floats required.
The predicted salary is between 66150 - 80850 $ per year.
- Employer: Air Tindi
- Location: Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, X1A3T2, Canada
- Employment: Full-time
- Aircraft: DHC-6 Twin Otter (including float operations)
- Minimum Total Time: 2,500 hours
- Float Time: 1,000 hours
- License: CPL (Transport Canada)
- Start: Immediate
- The Mission
As a Twin Otter Captain, you’ll lead safe, efficient operations in dynamic northern environments.
You’ll be responsible for flight planning and routing, on-time performance, and exemplary customer service while operating from Yellowknife and on assignment away from base.
- What You’ll Do
- Operate the DHC-6 Twin Otter and assume full responsibility for the safety of passengers and aircraft.
- Conduct flight planning and routing; monitor weather, performance, and all aircraft systems and equipment.
- Maintain the daily flight schedule in a fast-paced, operationally diverse environment.
- Communicate trip details and updates to relevant operational personnel.
- Travel to and from the aircraft and work outside the Yellowknife base as assigned.
- Perform additional duties as required to support safe, efficient operations.
What You Bring
- Valid Commercial Pilot License (CPL) issued by Transport Canada.
- Minimum 2,500 hours total time, including 1,000 hours on floats.
- Valid driver’s license and a valid RAIC.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills; strong oral and written proficiency.
- Proven teamwork, strong work ethic, and a positive, safety-first attitude.
- Customer-service mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Application will ask about a valid passport and total PIC hours.
- Pay & Benefits
- Competitive pay following company pay scale; commensurate with experience.
- Excellent health benefits, group life insurance, and short- & long-term disability coverage.
- RRSP matching plan.
- Discounted interline travel on 200+ airlines.
- Work social events and a supportive, close-knit team culture.
- About Air Tindi
Founded in 1988, Air Tindi operates year-round charter and scheduled services across Northern Canada and throughout the country.
From Yellowknife, the team supports communities and industry with safe, reliable operations in some of the world’s most challenging and rewarding flying conditions.
Ready to Apply
If you’re a safety-oriented, motivated team player with the experience outlined above, we’d love to hear from you.
Submit your application highlighting total time, float experience, and applicable Transport Canada credentials.
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