Air Methods Questions And Answers

GOM 1.2: "Organizational Chart": Name CP, DO and Dof MX - CP: "Rajesh Helweg", DO: "Jason Quisling", Director of MX: "Chris Meinhardt" GOM 2.1: "Operational Control" - Air Methods utilizes a two tier system of operational control. The first tier consists of managers and directors listed, the Air Methods 411 Pilot computer system, trained flight followers, and the Operational Control Center (OCC). Satellite tracking allows real time position reports for flight locating requirement The second tier of operational control consists of the operational control the Pilot in Command (PIC) exercises as the final authority over the operation of the aircraft. GOM 2.4: "Aircraft Training / Currency" - If a PIC has not flown a specific make, model, or series aircraft in the last 60 days they will, as a minimum, accomplish one start and three takeoffs and landings. If a PIC has not flown a specific make, model, or series aircraft in the last 90 days they will notify the Regional Aviation Manager to determine if any training is needed for the pilot to perform competently and safely in that aircraft. GOM 2.6: "Before Start / Before Takeoff Confirmation Check" - A before start/before takeoff confirmation checklist will be provided and affixed to each instrument panel in plain view to the pilot. The confirmation checklist will include essential items that will be confirmed by the pilot before each start and takeoff. Prior to start and liftoff, each pilot will verbally challenge him or herself and respond verbally to each item on the confirmation checklist to ensure that each item is completed.