Cox Air Care is proud of its crew. In addition to the many credentials, certifications and licensures, our crew members are involved in or manage projects above and beyond what is a required for the flight program. For example, all Cox Air Care pilots are ATP rated and have thousands of hours in aviation. They also participate in public relations activities, safety events and continuing education.

We are also proud of our maintenance staff. These Cox Air Care members operate far from the scene of an accident/emergency, but our mission would not be possible without their abilities to keep the helicopter ready. Our pilots and mechanics are provided by and are employees of Air Methods Corporation, the largest air medical vendor in the country.

The volumes of clinical and classroom education that the medical crews bring to this program are both varied and impressive. Many nurses have attained certification in emergency, critical care or flight nursing; and some have certification in all three. Bachelor's degrees are also not uncommon. Several of the flight paramedics are nationally registered or have become critical care paramedics or have obtained their flight paramedic certification. This, combined with the efforts of the maintenance staff and pilots, make for a winning team.

For further information about Cox Air Care check the FAQ page or to contact any of the crew members, just click on their name below:

Air Methods Pilots

Gordon Cockrell, Lead Pilot
Russ Reusch, Pilot
Johnnie Myers, Pilot
Steve Allen, Pilot

Air Methods Maintenance Crew

Bob Landes, Lead Aviation Maintenance Technician (copter doctor)
Jerry Giles, Aviation Maintenance Technician

Cox Air Care Medical Crew

Susan Crum RN, CCRN, BSN, Program Director/Chief Flight Nurse
Jim Lawrence RN, CFRN, CCRN, CEN
Shelly Estes RN, BS
Shelly Elsey RN, CEN, EMT-P
Brenda Bennett RN
Tom Douglas RN, CCRN, BSN
Sheila Kirwan, RN
Frank Perez CCEMT-P, FP-C
Bobby Daniels EMT-P
Len Hicks CCEMT-P
Lee Cable CCEMT-P, RN
Will Mathis EMT-P, FP-C
Darryl Schreffler, RN
Brandon Barrett, CCEMT-P
David White, EMT-P
Tariq Lewis, CCEMT-P
Brian Smithson, CCEMT-P

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