Commitment to Safety

As a leader in the Air Medical industry, we invest heavily in our people, our patients, and our fleet. Safety is our top priority to ensure “Everybody comes home.”

Over the last decade we have spent over $100 million on our Safety programs.

We have impacted more than 200,00 lives during the last 2 years.

Our organization partners with external agencies and regulators across the industry to further safety initiatives.

The FAA recognized Safety Management System (SMS) at Air Methods, provides a structured approach to risk identification and mitigation.

Focused on Protecting and Saving Lives

Leveraging Technology and Innovation

Leadership executes a deliberate investment strategy to ensure modernization efforts enhance safety and protect vital resources.

Safely Leading the Way

Implementation of multiple voluntary safety programs coupled with a robust safety reporting system, provide our team with invaluable resources.

One Team dedicated to Continuous Improvement

As a part of our commitment to safety, Air Methods has surrounded its workforce with teammates dedicated to the safe transport of each patient.

At the heart of our safety strategy is a strong desire to establish a collaborative and data-driven approach to manage risk across the entire operation. This begins by establishing policies that support the management of risk, promote safety programs, and continuously improve program quality. Our Safety department is dedicated to ensuring all safety protocols and programs are effective.

Quality Training

Our company offers pilots access to a state-of-the-art Level D simulator training center and access to the same helicopter models at our airport training center just a few miles away. In total, our pilots complete nearly 11,000 hours of flying time every year. This is the most complete and advanced training center in the industry.

  • As one of the only air medical providers to train on Level D full-motion simulators, pilots have the experience of fully replicating maneuvers on an actual helicopter. 
  • In partnership with FlightSafety International, we created the first Level D simulators for the Bell 407, Airbus H125, and Airbus H130 model helicopters. These simulators are unique and don’t exist anywhere else in the world. for the Bell 407, AS350, and EC130 model helicopters. These simulators are unique and don’t exist anywhere else in the world.