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Msg ID: 2732528 AMC base closure only to open another +3/-1     
Author:AMCis#1
6/15/2022 10:53:42 PM

AMC comes into a crowded market only to close a base in less than a year in SE Wisconsin....what is the logic in that? The amount of money wasted to set up bases and them close them cant be cheep-yet i cant get a raise??! Now they are openning a another base in Texas on the boarder. Not sure who is going to pay for that with high rate of uninsured.



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Msg ID: 2732552 AMC base closure only to open another +10/-0     
Author:B&W
6/16/2022 9:22:13 AM

Reply to: 2732528

Trying to figure out why managers and marketing folks make those decisions will make your head hurt. So don't. Just make your shift the safest for all involved and create a happy work environment. And make some money. 

Texas is a tough market for AMC. In the past 7 years I've seen over 8 bases close, entire programs lost to PHI, existing programs shrink, etc. New bases pop up in the areas where previous bases failed and hopefully they will survive. AEL's base in a box concept is tough to complete against. 

For people considering applying for new border bases do your homework before applying.  They rarely last more than 2 years before closing.  Not a great area for living.  Never buy a house there.  If you do hire on do your one year base lock then transfer to a base you really want to work at.

After 7 years with the big Blue, both public and private control; living through 2 base closures and a stint as a relief pilot, I moved on to another pasture (grass is greener).  Remember, AMC is in business to make money.  They will sacrifice anything and anyone to achieve that goal.  Fly safe and good luck.



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Msg ID: 2732562 Sounds like you got fired from AMC and couldn’t get hired any but (NT) +0/-8     
Author:AEL….seems more truthful
6/16/2022 10:14:46 AM

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Msg ID: 2732569 Sounds like you got fired from AMC and couldn’t get hired any but (NT) +1/-1     
Author:Sounds LikeYou Aren’t Even Hirable
6/16/2022 10:41:06 AM

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Msg ID: 2732571 AMC base closure only to open another +2/-1     
Author:Another Perfect Example Of The
6/16/2022 10:42:34 AM

Reply to: 2732552

Management lie of being home every night. Hard to go home from a base that closed.



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Msg ID: 2732587 AMC base closure only to open another +1/-3     
Author:nobody ever promises you
6/16/2022 11:57:26 AM

Reply to: 2732571

anything about a base staying open. you're confused on that one chief.



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Msg ID: 2732724 AMC base closure only to open another +0/-0     
Author:Not Confused At All. The Home
6/17/2022 10:39:02 AM

Reply to: 2732587

Every night lie is the biggest one told by HEMS management. 



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Msg ID: 2732572 AMC base closure only to open another +0/-1     
Author:Bobby High Fly
6/16/2022 10:50:15 AM

Reply to: 2732528
Sometimes the hospital is footing the setup fees to get new patients. If the flights are not there AMC will pull the plug.


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Msg ID: 2732593 AMC base closure only to open another +5/-0     
Author:B&W
6/16/2022 12:30:15 PM

Reply to: 2732572

Nope, didn't get fired.  Left on good terms with AMC.  Currently working a SPIFR program supporting a major hospital program in Texas.  Will retire in a couple years.  30 years in the Part 135 world is enough for me.  Thanks for contributing to the thread. :)



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Msg ID: 2732591 AMC base closure only to open another +2/-0     
Author:So true
6/16/2022 12:22:27 PM

Reply to: 2732528

AMC is very experienced at closing bases,  all of the managers travel in the day before and stay at the embassy suite,  safety Stand down and mandatory meeting the next morning! 



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Msg ID: 2732616 AMC base closure only to open another (NT) +0/-0     
Author:government money in the shade!!
6/16/2022 2:19:05 PM

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Msg ID: 2732629 AMC base closure only to open another +0/-0     
Author:@mc
6/16/2022 3:16:23 PM

Reply to: 2732616

$uck$ Barely above bottom feeder operator.



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