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216-957-5433

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2500 MetroHealth Drive
Cleveland, OH 44109-1998

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Metro Life Flight Transport Observer Program (TOPS)

     
     
     
      

Become a Metro Life Flight Crew Member for a Day:

  • Fly with us for one eight-hour day shift Observation Flight Time: 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
  • Choose one of three bases in Lorain, Portage or Wayne Counties
  • Learn about our program, patient care and aircraft safety

Who Can Observe:

  • Medical personnel (Medics / Nurses / Doctors)
  • Emergency personnel (Police/Fire/EMS/Dispatchers)
  • Unfortunately, we are not accepting students at this time

Requirements:

  • 18 years of age or older
  • Good physical health
  • Weight must be less than 220 lbs.
  • Must present proof of certification/licensure upon arrival to base

If you are eligible, please E-mail Saundra Messer (smesser@metrohealth.org) with the following information:

  • Name, current position and licensure information
  • Desired Metro Life Flight base and dates of availability
  • Phone number and current weight


Please determine which base is most convenient for you.

Lorain County Regional Airport
44050 Russia Road
Elyria, OH 44035 [map]

Portage County Regional Airport
4039 Nanway Blvd.
Ravenna, OH 44266 [map]

Wooster Wayne County Airport
6020 Honeytown Road
Smithville, OH 44677 [map]

Riders must review, print and sign the TOPS Guidelines form in order to observe a flight. Please bring this form with you on your scheduled day.
Download Form (PDF)

 

 

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