Metro Aviation, February 24, 2024 - Anaheim, CA – According to The Washington Post, 77 percent of job seekers consider a company’s culture when applying, and employee retention is more challenging than ever. Lucky for Metro Aviation, they have several employees with 20 to 30 years at the company and new applications every day.
Britney Ratcliff , director of Metro HR said “Metro is focused on family, quality of life, and investing in our people,” she said. “We are an innovative company and that transfers to employee initiatives in the form of our employee assistance, tuition reimbursement, volunteer opportunities, ‘Metro University’ – our leadership development offering, and a host of other programs. We’re constantly looking for ways to take care of our people and help them live a fulfilled life.”
Metro Aviation is the world’s largest air medical completion center and traditional air medical operator. With more than 170 helicopters and airplanes in 27 states and the District of Columbia, the industry leader is searching for pilots and technicians to help support its air medical partners.
“One of the great things about Metro is the schedule,” said Ratcliff. “Our employees are home with their families and not spending days at a time in hotel rooms. They appreciate that quality of life aspect.”
Metro’s recruiting team will attend the HAI HELI-EXPO in Anaheim, February 26-29 to discuss company culture and career opportunities. Attendees are invited to visit the team at the following events:
Mil2Civ Workshop
Monday, February 26th
Booth #38
ACC Level Three, Ballroom AB
Industry Career Fair
Tuesday, February 27th
Booth #38
ACC Level Three, Ballroom AB
Metro Aviation Booth #2922
February 27-29
Main Exhibit Floor
Metro employs over 1,100 aviation professionals and offers an attractive benefit package and schedule.
Metro Aviation will be at the HAI HELI-EXPO in Anaheim on February 27-29 at Booth #2922. This year’s booth will feature an EC145C2e from Benefis Mercy Flight. The aircraft marks the first EMS aircraft in Metro’s fleet to be outfitted with the Axnes PNG Wireless Intercom Extension system, allowing flight crews to maintain continuous communication even when outside the aircraft. A long-time Metro operations customer, Montana-based Mercy Flight has been with Metro since 2000.
Todd Stanberry, Vice President Metro Aviation said “We are thrilled to be returning to Heli-Expo in Anaheim, CA - the very city where we first attended. This is where my father first witnessed the industry-wide excitement surrounding what was a first back then: the helicopter air ambulance. It’s what started it all for us! That was nearly 40 years ago, and we have not missed a Heli-Expo since.”
With the addition of UVA Health Pegasus and Children’s Hospital Colorado this past year, Metro Aviation now operates 44 programs and more than 170 helicopters and airplanes in 27 states and the District of Columbia. Metro Aviation is the world’s largest air medical completion center and traditional air medical operator.
Stanberry added, “We are particularly excited this year as we have some really cool news to share. And we always enjoy hearing others’ big news, too. Thank you to Jim Viola and his team for always putting on a great show.” The Metro team will be available to discuss aircraft capabilities and services.
Metro will host its annual Press Event on February 28th at 10:30. Attendees are invited to the booth to hear about the exciting things happening at Metro Aviation. While at the booth, attendees can enjoy world-famous New Orleans-style King Cake and pick up some of Metro’s collectible Mardi Gras beads. Metro representatives will also attend the Mil2Civ Job Fair on February 26th and the HAI Career Fair on February 27th at the Anaheim Convention Center in Ballroom AB.
The number of law enforcement aircraft completed by Metro Aviation has tripled over the last three years. The company’s reputation for excellence in helicopter completions, safety, and customer service has led to an increasingly growing number of law enforcement and government agencies seeking out Metro for their completion needs.
Amy McMullen, Aircraft Configuration Director for Metro Aviation said “The word is out for what Metro has to offer the public safety sector. We are proud to serve these agencies that are serving their communities.”
Metro’s reputation is built on decades of providing an industry-leading standard of quality and service. The staff at Metro is highly knowledgeable and experienced in the industry; many of them have been with the company for decades. The completion process is highly collaborative with constant communication between the customer and Metro to ensure the aircraft is completed to the customer’s specifications and delivered on time, within Metro’s 110-working day delivery timeline.
In just a few years Metro has gone from two or three law enforcement completions annually to six in 2023. They currently have six completions in process and another eight already on the production schedule. In total, the company has delivered or contracted nearly 60 aircraft for close to 20 different law enforcement agencies.
McMullen added, “I think the growth in completions and contracts speaks volumes to our reputation and capabilities as a company.
For more information on completions and capabilities, visit Metro at HELI-EXPO, February 27-29 in Anaheim, at Booth 2922.
About Metro Aviation: Metro Aviation, Inc., based in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States is a worldwide provider of completion services for all missions and types of helicopters and specializes in the EC135 and EC145 with several Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) developed by the company for these and other aircraft. Metro is an FAA approved repair station, approved Airbus (Eurocopter) Service Center and FAR Part 135 air medical operations provider at several locations across the United States. The company is privately held and is one of the largest traditional air medical providers in the country.
Britney Ratcliff , director of Metro HR said “Metro is focused on family, quality of life, and investing in our people,” she said. “We are an innovative company and that transfers to employee initiatives in the form of our employee assistance, tuition reimbursement, volunteer opportunities, ‘Metro University’ – our leadership development offering, and a host of other programs. We’re constantly looking for ways to take care of our people and help them live a fulfilled life.”
Metro Aviation is the world’s largest air medical completion center and traditional air medical operator. With more than 170 helicopters and airplanes in 27 states and the District of Columbia, the industry leader is searching for pilots and technicians to help support its air medical partners.
“One of the great things about Metro is the schedule,” said Ratcliff. “Our employees are home with their families and not spending days at a time in hotel rooms. They appreciate that quality of life aspect.”
Metro’s recruiting team will attend the HAI HELI-EXPO in Anaheim, February 26-29 to discuss company culture and career opportunities. Attendees are invited to visit the team at the following events:
Mil2Civ Workshop
Monday, February 26th
Booth #38
ACC Level Three, Ballroom AB
Industry Career Fair
Tuesday, February 27th
Booth #38
ACC Level Three, Ballroom AB
Metro Aviation Booth #2922
February 27-29
Main Exhibit Floor
Metro employs over 1,100 aviation professionals and offers an attractive benefit package and schedule.
Metro excited to return to Anaheim for HAI HELI-EXPO
Metro Aviation will be at the HAI HELI-EXPO in Anaheim on February 27-29 at Booth #2922. This year’s booth will feature an EC145C2e from Benefis Mercy Flight. The aircraft marks the first EMS aircraft in Metro’s fleet to be outfitted with the Axnes PNG Wireless Intercom Extension system, allowing flight crews to maintain continuous communication even when outside the aircraft. A long-time Metro operations customer, Montana-based Mercy Flight has been with Metro since 2000.
Todd Stanberry, Vice President Metro Aviation said “We are thrilled to be returning to Heli-Expo in Anaheim, CA - the very city where we first attended. This is where my father first witnessed the industry-wide excitement surrounding what was a first back then: the helicopter air ambulance. It’s what started it all for us! That was nearly 40 years ago, and we have not missed a Heli-Expo since.”
With the addition of UVA Health Pegasus and Children’s Hospital Colorado this past year, Metro Aviation now operates 44 programs and more than 170 helicopters and airplanes in 27 states and the District of Columbia. Metro Aviation is the world’s largest air medical completion center and traditional air medical operator.
Stanberry added, “We are particularly excited this year as we have some really cool news to share. And we always enjoy hearing others’ big news, too. Thank you to Jim Viola and his team for always putting on a great show.” The Metro team will be available to discuss aircraft capabilities and services.
Metro will host its annual Press Event on February 28th at 10:30. Attendees are invited to the booth to hear about the exciting things happening at Metro Aviation. While at the booth, attendees can enjoy world-famous New Orleans-style King Cake and pick up some of Metro’s collectible Mardi Gras beads. Metro representatives will also attend the Mil2Civ Job Fair on February 26th and the HAI Career Fair on February 27th at the Anaheim Convention Center in Ballroom AB.
Metro Aviation continues to see increase in law enforcement completions
The number of law enforcement aircraft completed by Metro Aviation has tripled over the last three years. The company’s reputation for excellence in helicopter completions, safety, and customer service has led to an increasingly growing number of law enforcement and government agencies seeking out Metro for their completion needs.
Amy McMullen, Aircraft Configuration Director for Metro Aviation said “The word is out for what Metro has to offer the public safety sector. We are proud to serve these agencies that are serving their communities.”
Metro’s reputation is built on decades of providing an industry-leading standard of quality and service. The staff at Metro is highly knowledgeable and experienced in the industry; many of them have been with the company for decades. The completion process is highly collaborative with constant communication between the customer and Metro to ensure the aircraft is completed to the customer’s specifications and delivered on time, within Metro’s 110-working day delivery timeline.
In just a few years Metro has gone from two or three law enforcement completions annually to six in 2023. They currently have six completions in process and another eight already on the production schedule. In total, the company has delivered or contracted nearly 60 aircraft for close to 20 different law enforcement agencies.
McMullen added, “I think the growth in completions and contracts speaks volumes to our reputation and capabilities as a company.
For more information on completions and capabilities, visit Metro at HELI-EXPO, February 27-29 in Anaheim, at Booth 2922.
About Metro Aviation: Metro Aviation, Inc., based in Shreveport, Louisiana, United States is a worldwide provider of completion services for all missions and types of helicopters and specializes in the EC135 and EC145 with several Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) developed by the company for these and other aircraft. Metro is an FAA approved repair station, approved Airbus (Eurocopter) Service Center and FAR Part 135 air medical operations provider at several locations across the United States. The company is privately held and is one of the largest traditional air medical providers in the country.
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