BC Air Ambulance

Helijet - BC Air Ambulance Services

In November of 1998 Helijet was awarded the contract to provide helicopter transport for the British Columbia Air Ambulance Service using the Sikorsky S-76.

Since then our commitment to Air Medical Transport has continued to grow and evolve to include two Sikorsky S76 helicopters and two Bombardier LearJet 31A airplanes. In 2011, Helijet opened a base in Prince Rupert, adding another Sikorsky S76 air ambulance to the north coast of British Columbia.

From our base at Vancouver International Airport and Prince Rupert-Seal Cove, a dedicated team of pilots and engineers are on call 24/7 to aid in the needs of the adult and infant ambulance services.

 

Sikorsky S76 Air Ambulance

The twin-engine helicopter and its dedicated crew are on stand-by, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

This Sikorsky S76 is configured to to accommodate up to 2 stretcher patients and 4 medical attendants.  The aircraft is primarily used in patient transfers within a 100 mile radius of its Richmond base to or from hospitals, airports and/or on the scene calls.

 

Learjet 31A Air Ambulance

The Learjet 31A is crewed and ready for take-off from it's Richmond base within a moments notice.
Capable of travelling at speeds of 435 knots per hour this turbo-jet aircraft can travel between 1000 and 1500 miles without refueling.
Configured to accommodate up to 2 stretcher patients and 3 medical attendants this aircraft will be primarily used within Western Canada with occasional Eastern Canada transfers.

 

British Columbia Air Ambulance Service

To learn more about the services provided by and the history of the BC Air Ambulance Service. Visit their website.