(TIMESTAMPS in description below) ~ In this episode of HangarX, we sit down with Kenny Morrow, Chief Operating Officer of Metro Aviation, live from Verticon 2025.
Kenny shares how Metro combines scale, innovation, and a family-run ethos to deliver lifesaving aviation every day. From partnerships with Beta, AW09, and Airbus to Metro University and employee-first healthcare, this conversation reveals the business, culture, and leadership behind the scenes of America’s largest air medical operator.
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TIMESTAMPS00:00 – A life saved by Metro Aviation01:20 – Metro’s mission & structure explained02:30 – Aircraft completions & green airframes04:00 – 175 aircraft, 42 programs: how they manage scale05:30 – Site managers, regional structure, and team culture06:20 – What is Metro University? Growing leaders from within07:50 – Healthcare, finance, and employee-first values09:00 – The future of air ambulance: Beta, AW09, and H14511:00 – Investing in the next generation of pilots12:10 – Final thoughts: flying forward with purpose
Host: John RamsteadFollow the host: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnramstead/