Air Methods GOM / OpSpecs Exam
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CP: "Rajesh Helweg", DO: GOM 1.2: "Organizational Chart":
"Jason Quisling", Director of Name CP, DO and Dof MX
MX: "Chris Meinhardt"
Air Methods utilizes a two tier GOM 2.1: "Operational Control"
system of operational control.
The first tier consists of
managers and directors listed,
the Air Methods 411 Pilot
computer system, trained
flight followers, and the
Operational Control Center
(OCC). Satellite tracking allows
real time position reports for
flight locating requirement The
second tier of operational
control consists of the
operational control the Pilot in
Command (PIC) exercises as
the final authority over the
operation of the aircraft.
If a PIC has not flown a specific GOM 2.4: "Aircraft Training /
make, model, or series aircraft Currency"
in the last 60 days they will, as
a minimum, accomplish one
start and three takeoffs and
, landings. If a PIC has not flown
a specific make, model, or
series aircraft in the last 90
days they will notify the
Regional Aviation Manager to
determine if any training is
needed for the pilot to perform
competently and safely in that
aircraft.
A before start/before takeoff GOM 2.6: "Before Start / Before
confirmation checklist will be Takeoff Confirmation Check"
provided and affixed to each
instrument panel in plain view
to the pilot. The confirmation
checklist will include essential
items that will be confirmed by
the pilot before each start and
takeoff. Prior to start and
liftoff, each pilot will verbally
challenge him or herself and
respond verbally to each item
on the confirmation checklist
to ensure that each item is
completed.
Passengers (including GOM 2.7 "Carriage of Weapons"
patients) shall not carry
deadly or dangerous weapons
anywhere aboard Air Methods'
aircraft. Local, state, or federal
employees (i.e. law
enforcement officers)
authorized to carry weapons
Questions and Answers with Verified
Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
CP: "Rajesh Helweg", DO: GOM 1.2: "Organizational Chart":
"Jason Quisling", Director of Name CP, DO and Dof MX
MX: "Chris Meinhardt"
Air Methods utilizes a two tier GOM 2.1: "Operational Control"
system of operational control.
The first tier consists of
managers and directors listed,
the Air Methods 411 Pilot
computer system, trained
flight followers, and the
Operational Control Center
(OCC). Satellite tracking allows
real time position reports for
flight locating requirement The
second tier of operational
control consists of the
operational control the Pilot in
Command (PIC) exercises as
the final authority over the
operation of the aircraft.
If a PIC has not flown a specific GOM 2.4: "Aircraft Training /
make, model, or series aircraft Currency"
in the last 60 days they will, as
a minimum, accomplish one
start and three takeoffs and
, landings. If a PIC has not flown
a specific make, model, or
series aircraft in the last 90
days they will notify the
Regional Aviation Manager to
determine if any training is
needed for the pilot to perform
competently and safely in that
aircraft.
A before start/before takeoff GOM 2.6: "Before Start / Before
confirmation checklist will be Takeoff Confirmation Check"
provided and affixed to each
instrument panel in plain view
to the pilot. The confirmation
checklist will include essential
items that will be confirmed by
the pilot before each start and
takeoff. Prior to start and
liftoff, each pilot will verbally
challenge him or herself and
respond verbally to each item
on the confirmation checklist
to ensure that each item is
completed.
Passengers (including GOM 2.7 "Carriage of Weapons"
patients) shall not carry
deadly or dangerous weapons
anywhere aboard Air Methods'
aircraft. Local, state, or federal
employees (i.e. law
enforcement officers)
authorized to carry weapons
