Bush Pilot

Peel Wilderness Aviation (1067 Front Street, Dawson City, YT
Y0B 1G0)

Peel Wilderness Aviation is seeking qualified bush pilots for the 2026 summer season! Experience with tail-wheel aircraft and floatplane experience required. Experience flying in various weather conditions, remote areas, and mountain terrain an asset.
Job Duties:

  • Fly fixed wing aircrafts
  • Follow emergency procedures to compensate for equipment malfunction or failure
  • Monitor operation of engine and aircraft systems during flight
  • Perform post-flight inspections
  • Record equipment malfunctions and corrective actions taken during flight
  • Report required repairs to ground maintenance personnel
  • Co-ordinate flight activities with ground crews and air-traffic control, inform crew members of flight and test procedures and direct activities of aircraft crew during flights
  • Conduct pre-flight inspection of aircraft and check passenger and cargo distribution to ensure that weight and balance specifications are met
  • Contact control towers for takeoff clearances, arrival instructions and other information
  • Maintain communications with flight dispatchers and weather forecasters and respond to and report in-flight emergencies and malfunctions

Skill Requirements: 1500 Hours TT, 1000 Hours Tailwheel, 200 Hours Floatplane & 500 Hours on Cessna 180/185. Commercial Pilot Licence - fixed wing. Landplane and Seaplane Endorsements.
Employment Terms: Seasonal Employment, Full Time.
Location: Dawson City, Yukon.
Language of Work: English
Start Date: June 1st, 2026 to October 31st, 2026.
Number of Vacancies: 2

    Wage: $55 hourly. 40 hour workweek.
    Contact Colin Fink (867-333-4994) or [email protected] to apply.

    Job Id: 
    496353935
    Category: 
    Other