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2013 aircrew, avionics, and operations survey, part 2
Air Medical Journal
|November 5, 2013
Summary
This study surveyed US air medical transport pilots on flight operations, aircraft, and staffing. Findings offer insights into current practices for rotor-wing and fixed-wing services.
Area of Science:
- Aviation Safety and Operations
- Aerospace Medicine
- Transportation Science
Background:
- This study is the second part of a series examining air medical transport operations.
- Previous data from 2000 focused solely on rotor-wing services.
Purpose of the Study:
- To survey chief/lead pilots of rotor-wing (RW) and fixed-wing air medical transport services in the US.
- To gather data on flight hours, aircraft, avionics, interiors, staffing, weather minimums, and maintenance.
Main Methods:
- An online survey was administered to chief/lead pilots.
- The survey comprised 40 questions, modeled after the AirMed 2000 Helicopter Avionics and Operations Survey.
- Data collection included both rotor-wing and fixed-wing services.
Main Results:
- Survey topics covered critical operational aspects including flight hours and staffing levels.
- Details on aircraft models, avionics, and interior configurations were collected.
- Information on weather minimums and maintenance facility standards was also gathered.
Conclusions:
- The survey provides a snapshot of current US air medical transport practices.
- Comparative data, where available, allows for tracking changes over time.
- Findings contribute to understanding the operational landscape of air medical services.
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