25-Sep-2012 Source: Keystone Med-Flight
Keystone Med-Flight LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hawke Aerospace, has appointed Heidi Ames as the company’s new Chief Pilot.
Heidi is an aviation professional with over 20 years of experience in flight operations management for both commercial air medical companies and the Military. Heidi was most recently the South East Regional Manager and Pilot Hiring Manager for Med-Trans Corporation and was also responsible for the management of 44 helicopter pilots across 11 air medical bases in the Southeastern United States.
Heidi began her aviation career in the United States Army in 1991 upon graduating as a Distinguished Military Graduate from the University of Alabama where she attended on a US Army Scholarship.
Heidi also served as an officer in the Georgia National Guard and as a Civilian Multi -National Force Observer in Egypt.
Paul Rayhill, President of Keystone Med-Flight said, “We are very excited to have such an experienced professional and safety focused air medical manager join our team. I look forward to working with her to implement fresh ideas and continue to improve our operation and organization.”
About Keystone Med Flight
Based in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Keystone Med-Flight is an FAA Certified Air Carrier and is wholly owned by Hawke Aerospace Holdings, LLC. Keystone provides the highest quality air medical operations, management, consulting and maintenance services. Keystone currently operates four aircraft, including two brand new Agusta SPIFR A109E helicopters, under contract to Tenet Healthcare Corp./Hahnemann University Hospital’s MidAtlantic Medevac program.