ALL BASES - Medevac First Officer

Carson Air Ltd.

Kelowna

On-site

CAD 65,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefit
Employee Share Purchase Plan
Referral Program
Employee and Family Assistance Program

Job summary

Carson Air Ltd. is seeking a Medevac First Officer to support the Captain and ensure safe flight operations for our dynamic fleet. The role emphasizes early return-to-base planning, adherence to flight schedules and strict safety standards.

Qualified applicants hold a Commercial pilot license with multi IFR rating and TC medical clearance, with preferred mountain flying and multi-engine experience. The company offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits as part of Exchange Income

Qualifications

  • Commercial pilot license with multi IFR rating required.
  • Holder of a Group 1 Pilot Medical assessment as required by Transport Canada.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Captain in performing duties in a safe, efficient and timely manner according to regulations and company expectations.

Skills

Demonstrated organizational skills
Attention to detail
Computer skills
Fluency in English

Education

Commercial pilot license with multi IFR rating
Group 1 Pilot Medical assessment
TSA clearance eligibility
BE30 type rating (preferred)
Fixed-wing flight time (1000 hours)
Multi-engine flight time (500 hours)
Mountain flying experience (250 hours)

Tools

BE30 Type rating tools

Job description

YVR - 5360 Airport Rd South Richmond BC V7B 1B4, 5360 Airport Rd South, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

Our dedicated group of skilled aviation professionals is looks for IFR experienced, motivated, energetic, safety focused and challenge-driven pilots 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 25 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 Medevac First Officer is responsible to assist the Captain in performing his/her duties in a safe, efficient and timely manner according to all prescribed regulations, customer requirements, and company expectations.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE or SKILLS

  • Commercial pilot license with multi IFR rating.
  • Preferred - 1000 hours of fixed wing flight time.
  • Preferred - 500 hours of multi-engine flight time.
  • Preferred - 250 hours of Mountain flying experience.
  • Preferred - BE30 Type rating.
  • 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 $65,000 up to $85,000.
  • Annual increments based on performance.
  • 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.

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

YVR - 5360 Airport Rd South Richmond BC V7B 1B4, 5360 Airport Rd South, Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

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