Bush Pilot

Position: Bush Pilot —
Bush Pilot - Cessna 185 Taildragger - Dawson City, YT
Peel Wilderness Aviation
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.

Requirements

Commercial Pilot Licence – Fixed Wing.

Landplane and Seaplane Endorsements.

Minimum 1,500 Hours Total Time.

Minimum 1,000 Hours Tailwheel.

Minimum 200 Hours Floatplane.

500 Hours on Cessna 180/185.

Duties

Safely fly fixed wing aircraft.

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 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.

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
Mr. Colin Fink
Peel Wilderness Aviation
1075 Front Street
Dawson City, YT
Y0B 1G0

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