September 30, 2016

Metro Aviation announced Lee Johnston as the new Regional Aviation Manager for the Midwest region.  Lee has been an EMS Pilot since 2001, joining Metro Aviation in 2011 as a lead pilot and then site manager for MedFlight of Ohio.  He has over 4,200 hours of flight experience, holds an FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate, and earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix.

“Lee has proven himself to be an exceptional leader, well organized and knowledgeable regarding our customers and their programs,” said Metro Director of Operations Jim Arthur.  “We are excited for what he will bring to our customers and the service he will provide them as their new Regional Aviation Manager.”

Lee will manage more than 20 bases for the Metro team, beginning early October.

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