YVR Medevac Captain
- Richmond, BC
- On-site
- Posted Jul 22, 2026
- 1 position
$100,000–$135,000 / year
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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Lead · 10+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Captain is responsible for the safe, efficient, and timely operation of the aircraft and the supervision of the First Officer. They must ensure all flights adhere to prescribed regulations, customer requirements, and company expectations.
Job details
Our dedicated group of skilled aviation professionals is seeking an IFR experienced, motivated, energetic, safety focused and challenge-driven pilot who is eager to succeed in a dynamic and growing aviation company. Carson Air is a stable company known for excellence in service, safety, aircraft maintenance, flight operations, who has provided uninterrupted essential services for more than 30 years. Pilots flying for Carson Air know their schedule in advance, with a great 4 days ON / 4 days OFF rotation which provides a work-life balance to our Medevac crews seldom encountered in the aviation industry. We have recently changed our pay structure, as we are committed to offering our employees competitive compensation in addition to ongoing training, and internal opportunities for advancement. The Captains have the overall responsibility for the safe, efficient, and timely operations of the aircraft and the First Officer according to all prescribed regulations, customer requirements and company expectations. REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE or SKILLS Required – ATPL rating. Preferred - 3000 hours or greater on fixed wing aircraft, with 1000 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC). Preferred - 1000 hours or greater of multi engine flight time, with 500 hours as PIC. Preferred - 100 hours or greater on type, with 50 hours as PIC. Preferred - 500 hours or greater of mountain flying experience. Preferred- BE30 Type rating. Preferred - Aviation diploma. Holder of a Group 1 Pilot Medical assessment by a qualified Civil Aviation Medical Examiner as required by Transport Canada regulations. No Transport Canada violations or suspensions. Ability to obtain TSA clearance and approval for simulator training in the United States. Demonstrated organizational skills and attention to detail. Demonstrated computer skills and familiarity with the Internet. Fluency or proficiency in English language skills. Successful applicants will be required to sign a Training Bond Agreement unless they already have a current type rating for the BE30 aircraft. . Our workforce is diverse, and we are committed to an inclusive work environment where collaboration, understanding and mutual respect bring out the best in us all. We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees, offering a safe and welcoming workplace with competitive salaries and benefits package inclusive of: Salary based on experience: starting at $100,000 – up to $135,000. Annual increments based on performance. Per diems for each scheduled shift Premiums based on shift assignments Extended health and dental benefit plans Employee Share Purchase Plan (Exchange Income Corporation) Referral Program Employee and Family Assistance Program Great work-life balance, with schedules provided in advance Performance based company with a great career growth opportunity Carson Air is a subsidiary of the Exchange Income Corporation. We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to a policy of non-discrimination in all our employment practices. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, disability, or any other identifying characteristic. If you are interested in working in a fast paced, challenging and rewarding environment please submit your application. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly for an interview. The above statements are intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this position. They are not designed to contain all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Carson Air Ltd.’s Head Office is located at 200 - 6197 Airport Way Kelowna, BC V1V 2S2. Locations: Prince George: 4245 Hangar Rd, Prince George, BC V2N 4M6 - Kelowna: 6095 Airport Way, Kelowna BC, V1V 1S1 – Vancouver: 5360 Airport Rd South, Richmond BC V7B 1B4 -Forth St. John: 9945 Cariboo Way Fort St. John, BC V1J 4J2 - Calgary: Hangar 59 393 Palmer Rd NE, Calgary AB
What you’ll do
The Captain is responsible for the safe, efficient, and timely operation of the aircraft and the supervision of the First Officer. They must ensure all flights adhere to prescribed regulations, customer requirements, and company expectations.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an ATPL rating and a Group 1 Pilot Medical assessment with no Transport Canada violations. Preferred qualifications include 3000+ total flight hours, BE30 type rating, and an aviation diploma.
Benefits
• Extended Health Benefit Plans • Dental Benefit Plans • Employee Share Purchase Plan • Referral Program • Employee And Family Assistance Program • Per Diems • Shift Premiums
Listed skills
- Dedicated · Preferred
- Civil · Preferred
- assessment · Preferred
- Training · Preferred
- Collaboration · Preferred
- Health · Preferred
- safety · Preferred
- Eager · Preferred
- maintenance · Preferred
- Supervision · Preferred
- Customer · Preferred
- English · Preferred
Other relevant skills
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- IFR Flight
- Fixed Wing Aircraft Operation
- Multi Engine Flight
- Mountain Flying
- BE30 Type Rating
- Pilot-in-Command
- Flight Operations
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Organizational Skills
- Computer Literacy
- English Proficiency
- Workplace Inclusivity
- Energetic
- Airline Transport Pilot Licence
- Civil Aviation
- English Language
- Operations
- Referral Marketing
- Challenge Driven
- Detail Oriented
Job areas
- Transportation
- Security & Safety
- Healthcare
- Captain
- Pilot
- Aircraft Pilots and Related Associate Professionals
- Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
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