Credentials
Prior to active flight status, all medical personnel must have the following current certifications and must maintain them in a current status.
FLIGHT NURSES
- Minimum 3 years current critical care experience
- State RN license (Must have license for states served)
- BLS (Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
- ACLS (American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- PALS (American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- PHTLS (National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians Pre-Hospital Trauma Life support OR
- ITLS (International Trauma Life Support)
All nurses are required to hold an advanced certification (CFRN, CEN, CCRN) within 2 years of hire.
Additional State Specific Requirements
Illinois
Registered Nurses are required to obtain within (6) months of hire, and maintain provider status for the following:- TNCC (Emergency Nurses Association Trauma Nursing Core Course OR
- TNS (Trauma Nurse Specialist)
Texas
Registered Nurses are required to obtain within (6) months of hire, and maintain provider status for the following:
- Texas State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification
Tennessee
Registered Nurses are required to obtain and maintain within one year of hire the following:- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) license and
- Either a Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN), Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), or
- Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN)
Arkansas
Registered Nurses are required to obtain and maintain prior to hire the following:- Arkansas State Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification
Kentucky
Registered Nurses are required to obtain and maintain prior to hire the following:
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
FLIGHT PARAMEDICS
- Minimum 3 years current experience as a paramedic on an ALS unit
- State Paramedic License (Must have License for states served)
- BLS (Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
- ACLS (American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- PALS (American Heart Association Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- PHTLS (National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians Pre-Hospital Trauma Life support OR
- ITLS (International Trauma Life Support)
Additional State Specific Requirements:
Kentucky
Paramedics are required to obtain and maintain prior to hire the following:
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
PILOTS
Our pilots fly the Bell 206 Long Ranger and must meet the following requirements:FAA Requirements
Minimum, commercial rotorcraft-helicopter certificate- Helicopter Instrument rating
- Class II flight physical
- 2000 hours total flight time
- 1500 hours helicopter time
- 1000 hours helicopter pilot command time (PIC)
- 100 hours un-aided night flying 500 hours turbine
BASE MECHANICS
Base Mechanics are responsible for the inspection and maintenance of the base aircraft, and must have the following credentials:- Minimum 2 years experience in helicopter maintenance
- Current A & P Certificate
- Current State Drivers License
