RE Aircraft:
I think there will be lifeport equipped aircraft used, until the "new" ones arrive. Are the "new" ones really new, or just low time? And how many hours is low time?
RE Crew:
Can anyone offer information here now, about what Careflight proposes to pay it's fixed wing pilots? I know some who have been "interviewed", but no information on pay?!
Ditto for what sort of hours/working conditions they intend to put in place. Some of the nurses have told me that nursing staff levels will be FAR below what they are now, so it's a fair bet that the intent may also be to reduce pilot numbers too, with a FMRS system that will be, ah, not too compatible with a life outside of work, for those who partake.
This could of course be untrue, but again, there is no information so far, from this prospective employer - even to those who have expressed interest!
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