Air Ambulance career feedback
08-12-2014, 08:08 PM
#11
Day puke
Joined APC: Feb 2006
Position: Out.
Posts: 3,865
To the OP and others considering this work....
Each of our bases has an account on Information - Weather Turndown. We want our pilots to know when a flight has been turned down and why.
As a fixed wing pilot, I note, but don't generally get too worried, when I see a rotor turn down a flight (rotor wx is much tighter than fixed). But a good company will tell you when a flight has been declined to help you make a judgement. When a fixed wing turns down a flight, I pay attention. Still, I may be able to fly if they had to fly across a line of thunderstorms, and I can skirt around.
I got three healthy, live souls who can try to help a patient. My first priority is do no harm: get those three home safely.
Sometimes competition is a bad thing. This industry used to be a zillion tiny companies that often pushed pilots. Now, with fewer, large companies, it is getting better. Safety is getting back to priority one.
Each of our bases has an account on Information - Weather Turndown. We want our pilots to know when a flight has been turned down and why.
As a fixed wing pilot, I note, but don't generally get too worried, when I see a rotor turn down a flight (rotor wx is much tighter than fixed). But a good company will tell you when a flight has been declined to help you make a judgement. When a fixed wing turns down a flight, I pay attention. Still, I may be able to fly if they had to fly across a line of thunderstorms, and I can skirt around.
I got three healthy, live souls who can try to help a patient. My first priority is do no harm: get those three home safely.
Sometimes competition is a bad thing. This industry used to be a zillion tiny companies that often pushed pilots. Now, with fewer, large companies, it is getting better. Safety is getting back to priority one.
Last edited by FlyJSH; 08-12-2014 at 08:18 PM.
08-13-2014, 03:25 PM
#12
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Apr 2007
Posts: 867
Originally Posted by FlyJSH
As a fixed wing pilot, I note, but don't generally get too worried, when I see a rotor turn down a flight (rotor wx is much tighter than fixed). But a good company will tell you when a flight has been declined to help you make a judgement. When a fixed wing turns down a flight, I pay attention. Still, I may be able to fly if they had to fly across a line of thunderstorms, and I can skirt around.
So who wants to discuss the possibility of perilous interactions with those in the back?
08-15-2014, 10:17 PM
#16
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Joined APC: Nov 2012
Position: 737 FO
Posts: 880
Originally Posted by AKcharger
Great Feedback guys thanks for the info!
Gjn were you on TV...didn't they have a show about you guys in Hawaii??
Gjn were you on TV...didn't they have a show about you guys in Hawaii??
02-27-2018, 11:14 AM
#18
New Hire
Joined APC: Feb 2018
Posts: 1
Flight nurse to pilot
I have been a rotor nurse for 6 years and a fixed wing nurse for 1 year. After 15 years in EMS and critical care, i'm ready to do something else. Ive thought of becoming a Dr and continue up the professional ladder. While sitting back looking at my options it occurred to me I could become a fixed wing medevac pilot. Ive always loved flying. I am familiar with the industry, the lifestyle ect. What suggestions or advice would you give for a career change such as this? Also, about how many years would it take to get my hours and certifications? Thanks
02-27-2018, 11:34 AM
#19
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Joined APC: Apr 2007
Posts: 867
Originally Posted by unojoservir
I have been a rotor nurse for 6 years and a fixed wing nurse for 1 year. After 15 years in EMS and critical care, i'm ready to do something else. Ive thought of becoming a Dr and continue up the professional ladder. While sitting back looking at my options it occurred to me I could become a fixed wing medevac pilot. Ive always loved flying. I am familiar with the industry, the lifestyle ect. What suggestions or advice would you give for a career change such as this? Also, about how many years would it take to get my hours and certifications? Thanks
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