Company
Committed to servicing remote northern Canada
Air Medical Travel Services
Keewatin Air has operated in the rugged Canadian Arctic for over 50 years, logging over 120,000 hours of medevac airtime in some of the most challenging environmental conditions in the world.
Although we operate charter airline services, our primary focus is and has always been medical travel. Whether it is moving passengers on our charter aircraft or transporting critically ill patients by air ambulance, we have made medical travel our specialty. Our air medical program is recognized as one of the best air ambulance services in Canada.
Keewatin Air is committed to providing the best possible air services in Northern Canada. We have invested substantially in the infrastructure needed to provide around the clock medically oriented air services in Canada’s northern areas and the remote Arctic.
Mission Statement
We will distinguish ourselves by being the leaders in safe, high quality aeromedical service and air transport, through a total commitment of improving service, listening to our customer needs, and an uncompromising integrity in everything we do
Vision
Keewatin Air was the vision of Bob May. When Bob incorporated Keewatin Air in 1971, he saw the opportunity that Nunavut (then Northwest Territories) offered. He recognized that although it was a challenging and unforgiving environment in which to operate, a quality air service with a respect for the unique culture of the region's residents would be successful.
Bob’s vision included the development of a company with a medical perspective. As a result, all aspects of Keewatin Air have been steeped in the special requirements of passengers with health care needs.
Values
The company's goals highlight the company values. These include:
- Leadership— We will lead the aeromedical field by consistently providing excellence in patient care and education.
- Safety— We will separate ourselves in the air transportation field through our uncompromising commitment to Safety.
- Adaptability— We are able to exceed our customer's expectations by providing exceptional, reliable services in the remote and challenging environments in which we operate.
- Growth— We encourage the development and continuous improvement of our operations through innovation and forward-thinking.
- Communication— We maximize our operations through clear, effective, and efficient communication with our stakeholders.
- Teamwork— We invest in the growth and development of each employee through mentorship, encouragement, and training.
- Respect - We foster an atmosphere and culture of respect, honesty, and fairness for all members of our team.
Our company proudly support Inuit Societal Values:
- INUUQATIGIITSIARNIQ — Respecting others, relationships and caring for people
- TUNNGANARNIQ — Fostering good spirits by being open, welcoming, and inclusive
- PIJTSIRNIQ — Serving and providing for family and/or community
- AAJIIQATIGIINNIQ — Decision making through discussion and consensus
- PILIMMAKSARNIQ/PIJARIUQSARNIQ — Development of skills through observation, mentoring, practice, and effort
- PILIRIQATIGIINNIQ/IKAJUQTIGIINNIQ — Working together for a common cause
- QANUQTUURNIQ — Being innovative and resourceful
- AVATITTINNIK KAMATSIARNIQ — Respect and care for the land, animals, and the environment
