Our Story
Metro Aviation was incorporated in 1982 as a helicopter charter, flight training and maintenance operation. Our entry into the air medical service business came in November 1983 with two used Hughes 500-D model helicopters, when Metro Aviation entered into a long-term agreement to provide helicopter ambulance service for Schumpert Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Metro Aviation now has air medical transport operations throughout the United States. Hospitals sign long-term contracts with us because of the advantages of: 1) our commitment to safety, quality and customer service; 2) caps on price escalation; 3) our strong equity position; and 4) our commitment to minimizing aircraft downtime.
Our presence is evident for many air medical, law enforcement and other components and installations. We have developed and received FAA Supplemental Type Certificates (STC’s) for many air medical components and installations including fixed and rotor-wing. Quite often, Metro Aviation not only performs the installation, but purchases the aircraft and trains the ground and flight personnel.
Our foundation of safety, quality and customer service has remained with us for 40 years and is still the cornerstone of our company.
Tradition
Metro Aviation celebrated 35 years in 2017 while reflecting on our traditional roots and our evolution into a global completion leader, reputable operator, state-of-the-art training center and trusted partner for companies across the world.
These are our stories. These are the experiences that made us who we are today.
Metro Team
Metro Aviation is constantly growing our capabilities and expanding our reach. Metro holds more than 30 Supplemental Type Certificates (STC) and completes about 35 aircraft each year for U.S. customers and global clients.
MIKE STANBERRY
President and CEO
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KENNY MORROW
Chief Operating Officer
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TODD STANBERRY
Vice President
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AMY MCMULLEN
Director of Aircraft Configuration
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BECKY ROSS
Director of Transport Business Service
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BRADY CARPENTER
Assistant Director of Safety
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BRITNEY RATCLIFF
Director of Human Resources
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EVELINE BYERS
Director of Transport Business Services
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HOLLY WEBER
Director of Customer Revenue Cycle Support
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JACK SPRAGUE
Part 135 Assistant Director of Maintenance
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JOHN MCCLURE
Chief Pilot Manager
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JOHN VANCE
Director of Operations
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KRISTEN K HOLMES
Director of Marketing
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MARK BRETON
Part 135 Director of Maintenance
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SHAWN BRUTON
Part 145 Director of Maintenance
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Stephanie Fryar
Director of Payroll and Benefits
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STEWART CORBIN
Customer Communication Center Training Manager
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WARREN CARROLL
Director of Safety Innovation
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WELLS CORNETTE
Rotor Wing Chief Pilot
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METRO FAMILY
Metro Aviation is constantly growing our capabilities and expanding our reach. We are proud to partner with these outstanding hospital partners and provide air medical transport to communities across the country.