Cessna Caravan Float Plane Captains

Location: Richmond South Terminal. Posting #: YVR001.

About the role

Seair Seaplanes is seeking dynamic qualified applicants for Captain positions operating the Cessna Caravan 208 on floats. The role involves flying scheduled and charter routes along the Southern British Columbia coast, based at Vancouver Airport – Richmond, B.C., on a full‑time basis.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and professionally with colleagues and passengers.
• Relay information and decisions to Dispatch and Customer Service Agents regarding routing, weather, and passenger loads.
• Supervise the loading of fuel and cargo, and manage weight and balance control of the aircraft.
• Demonstrate safety procedures to passengers prior to and on board the aircraft.
• Maintain awareness of aircraft technical performance, position, weather conditions, and air traffic during flight.
• Communicate comfortably with ATC/Company in a high‑density airspace location.
• Maintain safety standards and compliance with Seair Seaplanes’ Safety Management Policy.
• Communicate with the Maintenance Department regarding aircraft status and maintain logbook record keeping.
• Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the aircraft.
• Perform daily pre‑flight checks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2000 hrs PIC Fixed wing
• Minimum 1000 hrs PIC Floatplane
• Current Class 1 Medical
• Commercial Pilot’s License (Transport Canada Approved)
• Float Endorsement – SELS
• Ability to work in a changing environment
• Good customer service and communication skills
• Safety‑oriented, able to operate in remote locations along the British Columbia coast
• Preference given to pilots with BC coast experience or prior 208 float experience

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive wages
• Seair scheduled flight perks
• Uniform
• Medical & Dental Plan
• Healthcare Spending Account (HSA)

Schedule

10‑hour shifts on a scheduled four‑day week; specific days are predetermined based on operational needs.