What does a crew chief do on a helicopter?
A crew chief in the Army oversees the helicopter maintenance employees and ensures their designated helicopter is safe and operating properly at all times. When they first start, they must specialize in repairing one type of Army helicopter, including Chinook, Apache, Black Hawk or Kiowa helicopters.
How many Westpac helicopters are there?
Today four AW139 helicopters operate from three bases at Newcastle, Tamworth and Lismore, servicing 1.5 million people from the Hawkesbury River, north to the Queensland border and an experienced operational team are on call and ready to respond.
What rank is helicopter crew chief?
An Army crew chief typically holds the rank of specialist, with an E-5 pay grade. In addition to technical knowledge, a crew chief must have a strong work ethic and outstanding leadership skills. Depending on the type of helicopter, a crew chief may accompany the pilot and crew in flight.
What does a crew chief do?
During the week, the crew chief acts as the shop foreman. He directs his crew as to what they need to do to get the cars set up properly. I say cars, because the teams take two to the race track.
How much does it cost to run the Westpac helicopter?
about $40 million a year
It costs about $40 million a year to keep the helicopters and crews ready to respond when needed. About $12 million of the cost is raised through sponsorships, Volunteer, Support Group activities, events and partnerships with our community. The remainder is funded through contracts with NSW Health and NSW Ambulance.
Who pays for the Westpac helicopter?
The Community, our Business Partners, and the NSW Government through NSW Health and NSW Ambulance, provide the funds to ensure the Westpac Rescue Helicopter continues to save lives across Northern NSW. We are so thankful for the continued and valued support we receive.
Who owns the Westpac helicopter NZ?
the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust
The Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter is a New Zealand accident and emergency rescue and transport service operated by the Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust (ARHT). The trust operates two AW169 and one BK117 helicopters on behalf of the helicopter owners—the greater Auckland community.
What rank is a crew chief in the Marines?
This role is open to Marines between the ranks of private and gunnery sergeant. It’s categorized as a military occupational specialty (MOS) 6174.
How many Westpac Rescue helicopters are there in NZ?
four
There are four “Westpac Rescue Helicopter” services in New Zealand, but they are all separate entities and only linked by the same major sponsor.