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Old 05-11-2016, 10:54 AM
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bkey79
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None of the helo crashes were attributed to anything other than poor luck or planning. There could have been policies in place that could have prevented last years crash, but it also involved pilot error. Most, if not all helos have been transferred to sister companies anyway.

All planes, pilots and mechanics are still Eaglemed, although many bases will be under a different companies colors. I just left in FEB, and I was wearing Air Evac uniforms, but was employed by Eaglemed.

Pay is industry standard. 7 on, 7 off, 12 hr shifts. Excellent maintenance, mostly newer king Airs C90s, some 200s. Great health care benefits. 7 days paid vacation on first year, which really is 3 weeks since you work 7/7. Initial and annual training is done at FSI ICT. 6 mo currency checks are done in the plane. It was a hard decision for me to leave, as it really is an amazing company.

Just know that if you haven't flown an air ambulance gig before, it's a different world!

Last edited by bkey79; 05-11-2016 at 11:13 AM.
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