Air Ambulance Captain – King Air (Vancouver YVR)

🧭 What you’ll do

• Serve as Pilot-in-Command, ensuring safe, efficient, and timely medevac operations in accordance with regulations, customer requirements, and company SOPs.
• Lead and mentor the First Officer; promote a just culture and high-performance crew environment.
• Exercise sound operational judgment in dynamic conditions, including IFR, mountainous terrain, and adverse weather.
• Coordinate with medical teams, dispatch, and maintenance to deliver uninterrupted essential services.
• Uphold rigorous safety, compliance, and SMS standards at all times.

🧰 What you bring

• Required: ATPL; Group 1 Medical (Transport Canada).
• No Transport Canada violations or suspensions.
• Ability to obtain TSA clearance for simulator training in the United States.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and solid computer/Internet proficiency.
• Fluent or highly proficient in English.
• Preferred experience:
  • 3000+ hours total fixed-wing, including 1000+ PIC.
  • 1000+ multi-engine hours, including 500+ PIC.
  • 100+ hours on type, including 50+ PIC (BE30).
  • 500+ hours of mountain flying.
  • BE30 type rating and/or an aviation diploma.
• Note: Successful applicants without a current BE30 type rating will be required to sign a Training Bond Agreement.

🌟 Why you’ll love flying with Carson Air

• Stable operator with 30+ years of uninterrupted essential-service flying.
• Predictable 4/4 rotation enabling true work-life balance.
• Competitive pay with annual performance-based increments.
• Per diems for each scheduled shift and premiums based on shift assignments.
• Extended health and dental benefits.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (Exchange Income Corporation).
• Referral Program.
• Employee & Family Assistance Program.
• Performance-driven culture with strong career growth opportunities.
• Inclusive, respectful workplace where diverse perspectives are valued.

🧭 About the role at a glance

• Primary base: Richmond, BC (YVR)
• Mission: Medically-configured King Air operations supporting critical patient transport
• Environment: IFR, multi-crew, mountainous terrain, varied weather
• Culture: Safety-first, customer-focused, high-performance

📨 How to apply

Ready to captain meaningful missions and elevate your career? Send your resume and proof of qualifications (ATPL, TC Medical), and highlight your multi-engine, PIC, and mountain flying experience. Qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.

Carson Air is an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to a safe, inclusive, and respectful workplace.