KEEP GOING
YOU BRING THE A&P, WE’LL DO THE REST.
Your experience is your greatest asset. Leverage your time in uniform to secure your next great career.
Veterans possess a range of valuable qualities such as discipline, leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork, honed through rigorous training and real-world experiences.
If you have your A&P license, we can put you straight to work with on-the-job training for the airframes we operate.
Why Metro
Metro Aviation entered into the air medical service business in November 1983 when we agreed to provide helicopter ambulance service for Schumpert Medical Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. Today Metro Aviation operates more than 155 aircraft and has air medical transport operations throughout the United States. Our foundation of safety, quality, and customer service has remained with us for 40 years and is still the cornerstone of our company.
Our success can be attributed to several things. Our unwavering values and history of innovation have made us a leader in the air medical services industry. However, none of it could be achieved without our people. Metro Aviation is a family-owned business and has ingrained those family values into the company’s culture. At Metro Aviation, we consider our employees to be our family. We are committed to providing an environment allowing them to exercise their talents and maximize their potential.
SkillBridge Partner
Metro Aviation is a Proud partner with BreakTurn, formerly SkyBridge, providing DoD Skillbridge transition positions to service members across the country.
BreakTurn is an intermediary between active duty service members transitioning to their next job and the aviation industry. Utilizing the DoD Skillbridge program and Army’s Career Skills Program enables SkyBridge to place service members with industry partners as interns. As a DoD approved Skillbridge provider, BreakTurn can place Service Members with a partner company during their last 180 days of active duty .
Put your GI Bill® to work for you
Utilizing the GI Bill to obtain an Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license is a strategic way for veterans to transition into a high-demand civilian career. The GI Bill covers education and training costs, allowing veterans to enroll in FAA-approved A&P programs without financial burden. Through these programs, veterans receive comprehensive training in aircraft maintenance, repair, and inspection, building on their military technical skills. The A&P license opens doors to a variety of career opportunities in the aviation industry, including positions with airlines, maintenance facilities, and aerospace manufacturers. By taking advantage of the GI Bill, veterans can seamlessly translate their military experience into a respected certification, ensuring a smooth transition to a rewarding and stable civilian profession.
GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
made the switch
Fred’s story
Fred began his aviation career in the United States Air Force. After 4 years of active duty he joined, and continues to serve in, the Army National Guard. During his 20-plus years of services, he served as a maintainer and crew chief for the F-16, F-117, UH-60 Blackhawk, UH-1, and UH-72A.
Since his exit from active duty, he has held roles in maintenance and general aviation for both fixed wing aircraft and rotorcraft. Fred joined the Metro family in 2021 as the Base Mechanic at Augusta University Health
Fred joined Metro because it is a family friendly company that cares for its employees. “From day one Metro has been a great company to work for. The company has a safety first attitude towards every aspect of operation and a true concern for the employees and their families.”