Pilots / Aircraft 
AirMed Pilots are employed by AirMed Inc. AirMed is the only locally owned and operated FAR part 135 within the South Eastern United States. The pilots hold FAA Air Line Transport or Commercial with Instrument pilot certificates. All are highly experienced commercial helicopter pilots and many have military flying backgrounds also. In addition to intensive FAA Initial Training for commercial flight operations and specialized EMS Flight Training conducted by AirMed’s check airman Todd Hatfield, the pilots must re-qualify annually for Visual Flight operations (VFR). This is done to ensure a high level of proficiency and safety. All AirMed pilots and crew are trained and certified in NVG (Night Vision Goggles) operations.
A highly specialized pre-flight and post-flight preparation process which includes frequent monitoring and evaluation of changing weather conditions is performed by each pilot throughout each shift of every day. The pilots are highly knowledgeable of their aircraft systems and performance, air medical transport procedures, communications, and the geography of the service area. A blend of experience and talent are employed by each pilot to effectively, safely and rapidly respond to the challenges and demands of air medical transport operations conducted by AirMed. Our maintenance department is a key component to our program, AirMed's mechanics are the guys behind the scenes that allow us to complete mission after mission, with the confidence of safely and speed in mind.
AirMed currently operates an Agusta Koala K-119 as the primary helicopter:
• Single Pilot VFR
• Max Gross Take Off Wt. 5997 lbs.
• Max Speed 150kts. (172 mph)
• Max Distance 180 miles (Mission Profile 360 miles round trip)
• 2 Pt capable
• NVG configured (Only Air Medial Service in GA, SC.)
• Fastest EMS Helicopter in
AirMed also operates a Bell 206 L-3 primarily as a back-up helicopter:
• Single Pilot VFR
• Max Gross Take Off Wt. 3190 lbs.
• Max Speed 120kts. (138 mph)
• Max Distance 120 miles (Mission Profile 240 miles round trip)
AirMed Pilots:
Todd Hatfield, Director of Operations
Russ Appleton, Chief Pilot
Tommy Kearns, Pilot
Graham Logan, Pilot
Mickey Baker, Pilot
Keith Bell, Pilot
Mark Rager, Director of Maintenance
