Team

Equipped to Serve Alaska

Qavvik Air has assembled leaders, uniquely qualified to support the demands of emergency transport for the state of Alaska. This group has decades of specialized experience in aviation operations, critical care nursing, and remote medicine management.

The team is comprised of industry veterans in aviation management, medical oversight, and operational excellence. This comprehensive blend of skills is essential for delivery of quality, reliable MEDEVAC services. The collective expertise and commitment to safety and patient-centered care equips Qavvik Air to meet complex healthcare access needs statewide.

Our team

Air Care Alaska team

Qavvik Air proudly partners with Air Care Alaska for to provide exceptional medical care during MEDEVAC transport.

Training & Expertise. Qualified-plus.

Qavvik Air’s training and development plans ensure that our staff maintain the necessary qualifications in the industry. Our medical staff is committed to rigorous training and certification that includes onboarding and refresher trainings, certification and renewals, and specialized critical care. Professional development and required certification are keystones of our crew’s proficiency.

All medical crew members are required to participate in a Flight Physiology Class during orientation training. This class imparts critical knowledge of how various aspects of flight can affect patients. Understanding these factors is crucial for providing safe and effective care in the air.

Required certifications for all medical crew:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), as endorsed by the American Heart Association

Required certifications for nursing crew:

  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC)
  • Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)

Required within two years of hire:

  • Critical Care Transport Certifications for all medical staff
  • Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN) for nurses
  • Certified Transport Registered Nurse (CTRN) for nurses
  • Critical Care Emergency Medical Transport Program/Mobile Intensive Care Paramedic (CCEMT/MICP) for paramedics

In addition to medical personnel, our pilots are also trained in safe loading processes. This collaborative training ensures that both medical staff and pilots are aligned in their understanding and approach to patient safety, particularly during the critical phases of loading and unloading patients.

Our licensed flight dispatchers (FAA-certified Aircraft Dispatchers) are highly trained aviation professionals certified by the Federal Aviation Administration who share legal responsibility with the pilot in command for planning, monitoring, and controlling flights. These dispatchers analyze weather, calculate fuel requirements, develop flight plans, monitor flights in real time, and make critical operational decisions in partnership with pilots. Unlike a scheduler or flight follower, a licensed dispatcher holds an FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate, demonstrating in-depth knowledge of meteorology, aircraft performance, regulations, and flight safety. 

The Flight Followers for the MEDEVAC Dispatch Center are trained in a host of areas, including FAA regulations, weather theory and analysis, navigation for aviation, medical terminology, and much more.