Air Ambulance (Medevac) Captain – 703/704 Operations

✈️ About the role

Reporting to the 703/704 Chief Pilot, you will conduct safe, timely, and compassionate medical evacuation flights. You’ll coordinate closely with fellow crew members, medical teams, and flight followers to enable efficient patient transfers—balancing operational excellence, on-time performance, and passenger comfort in all weather and terrain conditions.

🧭 What you’ll do

• Operate flights in strict accordance with SOPs, Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs), the Aircraft Flight Manual, and the Company Operations Manual.
• Complete comprehensive preflight planning: Operational Flight Plan, weather and NOTAM review, fuel/oil requirements, weight and balance, manifest acceptance/signature, and journey log entries.
• Ensure a thorough preflight inspection before every departure and complete all post-flight duties, including aircraft inspection, flight time/defect recording, and confirming aircraft whereabouts when away from base.
• Lift, load, and secure patients, cargo, baggage, and freight; provide assistance to the medical crew when required and appropriate; deliver all required passenger briefings per SOPs.
• Maintain close communication with crew members and flight followers to support efficient medevac transfers.
• Conduct Type B flight watch jointly with the flight dispatcher and carry out Type C flight watch.
• Engage actively in the Safety Management System (SMS); stay current with aviation literature and regulations; develop and maintain detailed mechanical knowledge of assigned aircraft.
• Meet and exceed Transport Canada pilot qualification standards and perform additional duties as assigned.

🧰 What you’ll bring

• Licensing & hours: Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) with ATPL required for 703/704 Captains; Category 1 Medical; current Group 1 Instrument Rating; 1,500+ TT and 500+ PIC.
• Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Eligibility: Canadian citizen or unrestricted ability to work in Canada; valid passport and driver’s license.
• Regulatory & security: Thorough knowledge of aviation regulations; ability to obtain/maintain required transportation security clearances; completion of Child Abuse Registry and Criminal Record checks.
• Communication: Fluent in English with strong verbal, listening, and written skills.
• Core strengths: Flexibility, professionalism, positive attitude, punctuality; able to work independently and collaboratively; strong relationship-building, time management, multitasking, and prioritization.
• Professional conduct: Integrity, confidentiality, accountability, calm performance under pressure; excellent customer service, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Community respect: Respect and understanding for First Nations communities; Indigenous and Cultural Awareness Training is an asset.
• Physical readiness: Capable of lifting, loading, and securing patients, cargo, baggage, and freight; able to work indoors/outdoors in all weather; willing to work a flexible schedule and travel for extended periods.

🌥️ Rotations & working environment

• Scheduled shifts with accommodation provided in a residence at the assigned remote base.
• Base assignments may change in line with operational requirements.
• Hands-on operational duties, including outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Flexible scheduling and extended travel are integral to the role.

🌟 Why this role matters

• Direct, tangible impact—every safe flight helps deliver critical care to those who need it most.
• Operate within a robust safety culture with strong procedural discipline.
• Grow your expertise in 703/704 Medevac operations while staying current with evolving regulations and best practices.
• Accommodation provided while on shift at remote bases.

📨 How to apply

Ready to serve communities through safe, professional medevac operations? Submit your resume and flight credentials highlighting your ATPL, Group 1 Instrument Rating, total and PIC hours, and proof of eligibility to work in Canada. Qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.