JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) AirCare flight team is preparing to expand its fleet with the addition of a fixed-wing aircraft and is looking to hire 10 additional medical staff members to support the new service.
The aircraft, a Pilatus PC-12 provided through UMMC’s partnership with Global Medical Response, will become the fifth vehicle in the AirCare fleet.
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“Adding a fixed-wing aircraft is a natural evolution for AirCare and gives us another tool to serve patients across Mississippi and the surrounding region,” said Jeremy Benson, director of the Mississippi Center for Emergency Services, and program director for AirCare – Helicopter Transport. “It allows us to move patients safely and efficiently over longer distances, particularly when rotor-wing transport may not be the most practical option.”
Global Medical Response (GMR), which provides pilots and mechanics for the AirCare fleet, will continue its partnership with UMMC as the fixed-wing program launches…