November 3, 2024
Metro Aviation, a leader in air medical transport solutions, is back on the show floor at the Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC), taking place this week. The company is proud to display two EC145 aircraft, representing their newest operations partner, Colorado Children’s, and their long-standing partner of nearly two decades, University of Utah AirMed.
Attendees of the AMTC, including air medical professionals and enthusiasts, will have the opportunity to explore two distinct EMS configurations, both of which were expertly outfitted at Metro’s Shreveport-based completion center. Metro Aviation will also host its annual press event on November 4 at 3:15 PM at Booth 235, where the company will recognize prestigious awards and key milestones across the industry.
Awards & Recognitions
Metro Aviation is honored to highlight several finalists for the Association of Air Medical Services (AAMS) Community Awards:
- University of Utah Health AirMed – Program of the Year Finalist
- University of Virginia Medical Transport Network – Program of the Year Finalist
- Janie Ford, University of Utah Health AirMed – Marriott-Carlson Lifetime Achievement Award Finalist
- University of Virginia Medical Transport Network – Neonatal/Pediatric Transport Award of Excellence Finalist
- Jim Heller – Transport Mechanic Award of Excellence Finalist
- Jermaine Clayborne, University of Virginia – Excellence in Transport Leadership Award Finalist
Celebrating Milestones
Metro Aviation will also recognize several of its esteemed customers for significant anniversaries in air medical service:
- Children’s Colorado – 50 years of service
- Washington County EMS, IU Health Lifeline, and St. Vincent Help Flight – 45 years of service
- UVA Pegasus, Mercy LifeLine, and UC Air Care – 40 years of service
- TGH Aeromed – 35 years of service
- DHART – 30 years of service
Additionally, Ken Hess has been nominated for the National EMS Pilot Association’s Pilot of the Year, a significant acknowledgment of his dedication and skill.
Join the Metro Family
For those interested in joining the Metro Aviation team, a recruiter will be available at Booth 235 throughout the conference to discuss job opportunities. Metro is sponsoring NEMSPA scholarships for pilots attending the association’s Medical Pilot Career Launch program at AMTC and will participate in their Monday morning panel to discuss how to get into the industry, best practices, and more.
Attendees are encouraged to stop by during show hours or visit choosemetro.metroaviation.com for more information.
Metro Aviation’s presence at the AMTC underscores its commitment to advancing air medical transport and celebrating the contributions of programs and individuals who make a difference in the field.
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