The AMS in partnership with the Western Cape Department of Health shares a common humanitarian vision to provide an excellent aero-medical service to the communities of the Western Cape.
Cape Town base operates a AW119ke helicopter with highly skilled rescue crew. The helicopters are fitted with hoist and sling operations. In addition we operate a PC12 fixed wing aircraft as an air ambulance. The crew on board the aircraft are dedicated volunteers such as doctors, paramedics, nurses and pilots who contribute their time and expertise.
Another exciting new development is the establishment of the National Operations Centre (NOC) that will monitor operations countrywide and allow the AMS to streamline the usage of all resources. This will enable us to raise the bar on the quality of service offered to our clients and the South African community as a whole.
AMS works closely with rescue organisations such as WSAR, NSRI, MSCA, TMHC, Hamnet, Cape 4x4 clubs and many others. The cohesion and mutual support that these organisations display when working together is highlighted in the passion and dedication of the staff concerned as their common priority is to offer relief to human suffering in the time of need. We have formed a fruitful working relationship with the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT). The AMS plays an active role in the development of the paramedics they train and thereby creating an available pool of qualified professionals with a firm background in the aviation and EMS fields.
Cape Town Fleet
AgustaWestland 119Ke Rotor Wing (single engine)
- Air Ambulance and Rescue
- Fully equipped with a dedicated, mobile intensive care-type interior, with sling and winch capacity with emergency floatation gear for operations over the sea.
- Cruises at 250km/hr, operating radius of 200km, but can be utilised for further distances.
- Has a capacity for two pilots, three crew members and one stretcher.
- Utilised for mountain and surf rescues, as well as inter-hospital transfers and primary calls.
AgustaWestland 119Ke Rotor Wing (single engine)
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AgustaWestland 119Ke Rotor Wing (single engine)
- Air Ambulance and Rescue
- Fully equipped with a dedicated, mobile intensive care-type interior, with sling and winch capacity with emergency floatation gear for operations over the sea.
- Cruises at 250km/hr, operating radius of 200km, but can be utilised for further distances.
- Has a capacity for two pilots, three crew members and one stretcher.
- Utilised for mountain and surf rescues, as well as inter-hospital transfers and primary calls.
AgustaWestland 119Ke Rotor Wing (single engine)
- Air Ambulance and Rescue
- Fully equipped with a dedicated, mobile intensive care-type interior, with sling and winch capacity with emergency floatation gear for operations over the sea.
- Cruises at 250km/hr, operating radius of 200km, but can be utilised for further distances.
- Has a capacity for two pilots, three crew members and one stretcher.
- Utilised for mountain and surf rescues, as well as inter-hospital transfers and primary calls.
Pilatus PC-12 Fixed Wing (single turbine)
- Fully equipped, 24-hour Air Ambulance, with a dedicated, mobile intensive care-type interior.
- Nine seater / with a capacity of up to three stretcher patients.
- Pressurised cabin.
- Cruises at ±450km/hr, can reach altitude of 30 000 ft, ideal operating range > 250km.
- Perfect for short strip-landings.
- Utilised for transporting personnel on the outreach service.
Pilatus PC-12 Fixed Wing (single turbine)
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Pilatus PC-12 Fixed Wing (single turbine)
- Fully equipped, 24-hour Air Ambulance, with a dedicated, mobile intensive care-type interior.
- Nine seater / with a capacity of up to three stretcher patients.
- Pressurised cabin.
- Cruises at ±450km/hr, can reach altitude of 30 000 ft, ideal operating range > 250km.
- Perfect for short strip-landings.
- Utilised for transporting personnel on the outreach service.
Pilatus PC-12 Fixed Wing (single turbine)
- Fully equipped, 24-hour Air Ambulance, with a dedicated, mobile intensive care-type interior.
- Nine seater / with a capacity of up to three stretcher patients.
- Pressurised cabin.
- Cruises at ±450km/hr, can reach altitude of 30 000 ft, ideal operating range > 250km.
- Perfect for short strip-landings.
- Utilised for transporting personnel on the outreach service.
Cape Town Team
Nozibongo Nopote
General Assistant
Nozibongo Nopote
Nozibongo Nopote
General Assistant
Nozibongo Nopote
General Assistant
General Assistant
Francois Du Toit
Rotor Wing Pilot & Safety Manager
Francois Du Toit
Francois Du Toit
Rotor Wing Pilot & Safety Manager
Francois Du Toit
Rotor Wing Pilot & Safety Manager
Rotor Wing Pilot & Safety Manager
Lindsey Cyster
Emergency Care Technician (ECT), External Load Operator (ELO)
Lindsey Cyster
Lindsey Cyster
Emergency Care Technician (ECT), External Load Operator (ELO)
Lindsey Cyster
Emergency Care Technician (ECT), External Load Operator (ELO)
Emergency Care Technician (ECT), External Load Operator (ELO)
Jonathan Groenewald
Snr Flight Paramedic, External Load Operator (ELO)
Jonathan Groenewald
Jonathan Groenewald
Snr Flight Paramedic, External Load Operator (ELO)
Jonathan Groenewald
Snr Flight Paramedic, External Load Operator (ELO)
Snr Flight Paramedic, External Load Operator (ELO)
Shukri Petersen
Emergency Care Technician (ECT)
Shukri Petersen
Shukri Petersen
Emergency Care Technician (ECT)
Shukri Petersen
Emergency Care Technician (ECT)
Emergency Care Technician (ECT)
Ayesha Allies
Emergency Care Technician (ECT)/ External Load Operator (ELO)
Ayesha Allies
Ayesha Allies
Emergency Care Technician (ECT)/ External Load Operator (ELO)
Ayesha Allies
Emergency Care Technician (ECT)/ External Load Operator (ELO)
Emergency Care Technician (ECT)/ External Load Operator (ELO)
Euston del Carme
Fixed Wing Pilot
Euston del Carme
Euston del Carme
Fixed Wing Pilot
Euston del Carme
Fixed Wing Pilot
Fixed Wing Pilot
Marichen De Bruyn
Administrative Assistant
Marichen De Bruyn
Marichen De Bruyn
Administrative Assistant
Marichen De Bruyn
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Gary Whittaker
Emergency Care Technician (ECT)
Gary Whittaker
Gary Whittaker
Emergency Care Technician (ECT)
Gary Whittaker
Emergency Care Technician (ECT)
Emergency Care Technician (ECT)
Kyle Jackson
Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP)
Kyle Jackson
Kyle Jackson
Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP)
Kyle Jackson
Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP)
Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP)
Leanne Adair
Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP)
Leanne Adair
Leanne Adair
Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP)
Leanne Adair
Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP)
Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP)
Cape Town Messages
18 WESTERN CAPE REVIEW
The aero-medical service as provided by AMS is critical in ensuring that all the citizens of the Western Cape have equitable access to all levels of acute specialised care (including timely access to tertiary and specialised care) regardless of their financial status, insurance status and geographic location. In addition, the judicious use of an aero-medical platform for the execution of long distance transfers ensures that ambulance resource availability is at an optimum in smaller less well-resourced communities. This partnership with AMS extends beyond 40 years and is one of the key factors for the success of the programme. During the 2013/2014 cycle, this service (fixed wing and aero-medical) performed 1215 missions transporting 1388 patients to secondary and tertiary care facilities. 83 rescue missions resulted in 59 patients being rescued from wilderness areas or the sea. In the process, this was achieved through covering 182 943 kilometres by the fixed-wing and 1131 hours of flight by the Helicopter programme.
Dr Shaheem de Vries
Head: Emergency Medical Services
Western Cape Government Health
Cape Town Gallery
National Minister of Health open first conference focusing on aero-medicine
Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, National Minister of Health opened this first of its kind conference – Aeromed Africa 2012- proudly hosted by the SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS). The conference took place from the 13th – 16th March 2012 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Aeromed Africa 2012 highlighted the gap in the aero-medical industry which provides medical and healthcare information to African & Developing countries which provides a tool to create accessibility to healthcare for all. Topics covered by Top International & local experts in the field included clinical, technical, regulatory, training and health systems. The conference focussed on the pre hospital care environment, mountain and sea rescue as well as the impact that aero medical services can make in creating access to elective and preventative healthcare by way of a structured “Flying Doctor Service”, provided a forum for organisations to share their experiences and learn from each other. It was an ideal networking opportunity for organisations, Government representatives, suppliers and other interested parties.
National Minister of Health open first conference focusing on aero-medicine
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National Minister of Health open first conference focusing on aero-medicine
Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, National Minister of Health opened this first of its kind conference – Aeromed Africa 2012- proudly hosted by the SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS). The conference took place from the 13th – 16th March 2012 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Aeromed Africa 2012 highlighted the gap in the aero-medical industry which provides medical and healthcare information to African & Developing countries which provides a tool to create accessibility to healthcare for all. Topics covered by Top International & local experts in the field included clinical, technical, regulatory, training and health systems. The conference focussed on the pre hospital care environment, mountain and sea rescue as well as the impact that aero medical services can make in creating access to elective and preventative healthcare by way of a structured “Flying Doctor Service”, provided a forum for organisations to share their experiences and learn from each other. It was an ideal networking opportunity for organisations, Government representatives, suppliers and other interested parties.
National Minister of Health open first conference focusing on aero-medicine
Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, National Minister of Health opened this first of its kind conference – Aeromed Africa 2012- proudly hosted by the SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS). The conference took place from the 13th – 16th March 2012 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Aeromed Africa 2012 highlighted the gap in the aero-medical industry which provides medical and healthcare information to African & Developing countries which provides a tool to create accessibility to healthcare for all. Topics covered by Top International & local experts in the field included clinical, technical, regulatory, training and health systems. The conference focussed on the pre hospital care environment, mountain and sea rescue as well as the impact that aero medical services can make in creating access to elective and preventative healthcare by way of a structured “Flying Doctor Service”, provided a forum for organisations to share their experiences and learn from each other. It was an ideal networking opportunity for organisations, Government representatives, suppliers and other interested parties.
67 minutes, Celebrating Mandela Day
We were privileged to visit Eyethu Educare Centre at the Delft Community Library on Mandela Day. We devoted our 67 minutes making soup and distributing it to these precious little ones! We paid a visit to Delft Police Station to thank them for keeping our community safe!
May the wise words of the late Nelson Mandela echo in our hearts forever. “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead”. Nelson Mandela
67 minutes, Celebrating Mandela Day
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67 minutes, Celebrating Mandela Day
We were privileged to visit Eyethu Educare Centre at the Delft Community Library on Mandela Day. We devoted our 67 minutes making soup and distributing it to these precious little ones! We paid a visit to Delft Police Station to thank them for keeping our community safe!
May the wise words of the late Nelson Mandela echo in our hearts forever. “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead”. Nelson Mandela
67 minutes, Celebrating Mandela Day
We were privileged to visit Eyethu Educare Centre at the Delft Community Library on Mandela Day. We devoted our 67 minutes making soup and distributing it to these precious little ones! We paid a visit to Delft Police Station to thank them for keeping our community safe!
May the wise words of the late Nelson Mandela echo in our hearts forever. “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead”. Nelson Mandela
Aero-Medical Rescue Training Week
To kick start the Air Mercy Service’s (AMS) celebration of 45 years of service delivery this year, The AMS and the Western Cape METRO Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is proud to present a Rescue Training Week taking place from the 11th of April to the 15th of April 2011. The objective of this training week is to expand the operational envelope of the METRO/AMS Rescue Service; to increase the capabilities and improve the skill levels of the rescue personnel and to raise the overall standard of rescue operations in the Western Cape through benchmarking with internationally best practice organizations.
Participants include local paramedics from METRO and AMS flight crew, as well representatives from Wilderness Search & Rescue (WSAR), the Mountain Club of South Africa (MCSA), High Angle Rescue Team (HART), South African Civil Aviation Authority, South African Police Service (SAPS), South African Air Force (SAAF), EMS Colleges and Universities, Heads of Departments and General Managers from other National Provincial EMS Services.
The week comprised of both a theoretical component and practical aero-medical rescue training exercises, with a presentation by an international guest Oliver Kreuzer from Switzerland. Oliver is an instructor at the Alphin Rescue Centre and a Rescue Paramedic and Hoist Operator for Air Zermatt based in Switzerland. The Alphin Rescue Centre is a mountain search and rescue unit dedicated to saving lives through search and rescue, and mountain safety education based in Switzerland. He also holds an International Certificate of Emergency Mountain Medicine. Oliver will share his knowledge and expertise on the subject throughout the week.
The Rescue Programme in Cape Town has been in existence since 2002 and in the Eden/Central Karoo District for the past three years. We are proud to be associated with the Western Cape METRO Emergency Medical Services in order to bring this critical service to the community of the Western Cape. Most of the practical training sessions will take place on Table Mountain where during the past nine years approximately 400 aero-medical rescues were undertaken.
Ashwin Krishna, National Operations Manager for AMS, said “there is a great need for a rescue service to cover the entire country. Not much is understood about the complexity and commitment involved in the implementation of an aero-medical rescue program. The intention of the AMS is to share knowledge on the options available and the associated costs involved as well as other variables that have an impact on an aero-medical system and to create an opportunity for this kind of program to cover a wider portion of the country to adequately address the aero-medical needs across South Africa”.
This year AMS celebrates 45 years of caring, commitment and saving lives. Since its inception in 1966 the AMS has grown into a remarkable aero-medical organization which strives to contribute to the improvement in the quality of life of all communities, facilitate access to equitable and effective healthcare and the provision of other associated humanitarian services.
Aero-Medical Rescue Training Week
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Aero-Medical Rescue Training Week
To kick start the Air Mercy Service’s (AMS) celebration of 45 years of service delivery this year, The AMS and the Western Cape METRO Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is proud to present a Rescue Training Week taking place from the 11th of April to the 15th of April 2011. The objective of this training week is to expand the operational envelope of the METRO/AMS Rescue Service; to increase the capabilities and improve the skill levels of the rescue personnel and to raise the overall standard of rescue operations in the Western Cape through benchmarking with internationally best practice organizations.
Participants include local paramedics from METRO and AMS flight crew, as well representatives from Wilderness Search & Rescue (WSAR), the Mountain Club of South Africa (MCSA), High Angle Rescue Team (HART), South African Civil Aviation Authority, South African Police Service (SAPS), South African Air Force (SAAF), EMS Colleges and Universities, Heads of Departments and General Managers from other National Provincial EMS Services.
The week comprised of both a theoretical component and practical aero-medical rescue training exercises, with a presentation by an international guest Oliver Kreuzer from Switzerland. Oliver is an instructor at the Alphin Rescue Centre and a Rescue Paramedic and Hoist Operator for Air Zermatt based in Switzerland. The Alphin Rescue Centre is a mountain search and rescue unit dedicated to saving lives through search and rescue, and mountain safety education based in Switzerland. He also holds an International Certificate of Emergency Mountain Medicine. Oliver will share his knowledge and expertise on the subject throughout the week.
The Rescue Programme in Cape Town has been in existence since 2002 and in the Eden/Central Karoo District for the past three years. We are proud to be associated with the Western Cape METRO Emergency Medical Services in order to bring this critical service to the community of the Western Cape. Most of the practical training sessions will take place on Table Mountain where during the past nine years approximately 400 aero-medical rescues were undertaken.
Ashwin Krishna, National Operations Manager for AMS, said “there is a great need for a rescue service to cover the entire country. Not much is understood about the complexity and commitment involved in the implementation of an aero-medical rescue program. The intention of the AMS is to share knowledge on the options available and the associated costs involved as well as other variables that have an impact on an aero-medical system and to create an opportunity for this kind of program to cover a wider portion of the country to adequately address the aero-medical needs across South Africa”.
This year AMS celebrates 45 years of caring, commitment and saving lives. Since its inception in 1966 the AMS has grown into a remarkable aero-medical organization which strives to contribute to the improvement in the quality of life of all communities, facilitate access to equitable and effective healthcare and the provision of other associated humanitarian services.
Aero-Medical Rescue Training Week
To kick start the Air Mercy Service’s (AMS) celebration of 45 years of service delivery this year, The AMS and the Western Cape METRO Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is proud to present a Rescue Training Week taking place from the 11th of April to the 15th of April 2011. The objective of this training week is to expand the operational envelope of the METRO/AMS Rescue Service; to increase the capabilities and improve the skill levels of the rescue personnel and to raise the overall standard of rescue operations in the Western Cape through benchmarking with internationally best practice organizations.
Participants include local paramedics from METRO and AMS flight crew, as well representatives from Wilderness Search & Rescue (WSAR), the Mountain Club of South Africa (MCSA), High Angle Rescue Team (HART), South African Civil Aviation Authority, South African Police Service (SAPS), South African Air Force (SAAF), EMS Colleges and Universities, Heads of Departments and General Managers from other National Provincial EMS Services.
The week comprised of both a theoretical component and practical aero-medical rescue training exercises, with a presentation by an international guest Oliver Kreuzer from Switzerland. Oliver is an instructor at the Alphin Rescue Centre and a Rescue Paramedic and Hoist Operator for Air Zermatt based in Switzerland. The Alphin Rescue Centre is a mountain search and rescue unit dedicated to saving lives through search and rescue, and mountain safety education based in Switzerland. He also holds an International Certificate of Emergency Mountain Medicine. Oliver will share his knowledge and expertise on the subject throughout the week.
The Rescue Programme in Cape Town has been in existence since 2002 and in the Eden/Central Karoo District for the past three years. We are proud to be associated with the Western Cape METRO Emergency Medical Services in order to bring this critical service to the community of the Western Cape. Most of the practical training sessions will take place on Table Mountain where during the past nine years approximately 400 aero-medical rescues were undertaken.
Ashwin Krishna, National Operations Manager for AMS, said “there is a great need for a rescue service to cover the entire country. Not much is understood about the complexity and commitment involved in the implementation of an aero-medical rescue program. The intention of the AMS is to share knowledge on the options available and the associated costs involved as well as other variables that have an impact on an aero-medical system and to create an opportunity for this kind of program to cover a wider portion of the country to adequately address the aero-medical needs across South Africa”.
This year AMS celebrates 45 years of caring, commitment and saving lives. Since its inception in 1966 the AMS has grown into a remarkable aero-medical organization which strives to contribute to the improvement in the quality of life of all communities, facilitate access to equitable and effective healthcare and the provision of other associated humanitarian services.
Discovery Fund 2010 Donation
Ms Ruth Lewin (Head: Corporate Sustainability Discovery) handed over an Advanced Life Support Jump bag valued at R2 000 to Ashwin Krishna (Operations Manager) and Andre Oliphant (Cape Town Base Manager) as a gesture of goodwill to mark Discovery's donation of R350 000 to the SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS).
The grant is a contribution towards the purchasing of medical equipment in the Western Cape. In order to maintain the expansion of our services the AMS relies on funding such as this for medical equipment and infrastructure development as well as other associated sponsorships to improve our service.
The AMS works in partnership with the Western Cape Department of Health Metro Emergency Medical Services to provide an air ambulance and rescue service to the communities of the Western Cape. In the Western Cape the AMS has bases in Cape Town and Oudtshoorn.
Discovery Fund 2010 Donation
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Discovery Fund 2010 Donation
Ms Ruth Lewin (Head: Corporate Sustainability Discovery) handed over an Advanced Life Support Jump bag valued at R2 000 to Ashwin Krishna (Operations Manager) and Andre Oliphant (Cape Town Base Manager) as a gesture of goodwill to mark Discovery's donation of R350 000 to the SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS).
The grant is a contribution towards the purchasing of medical equipment in the Western Cape. In order to maintain the expansion of our services the AMS relies on funding such as this for medical equipment and infrastructure development as well as other associated sponsorships to improve our service.
The AMS works in partnership with the Western Cape Department of Health Metro Emergency Medical Services to provide an air ambulance and rescue service to the communities of the Western Cape. In the Western Cape the AMS has bases in Cape Town and Oudtshoorn.
Discovery Fund 2010 Donation
Ms Ruth Lewin (Head: Corporate Sustainability Discovery) handed over an Advanced Life Support Jump bag valued at R2 000 to Ashwin Krishna (Operations Manager) and Andre Oliphant (Cape Town Base Manager) as a gesture of goodwill to mark Discovery's donation of R350 000 to the SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS).
The grant is a contribution towards the purchasing of medical equipment in the Western Cape. In order to maintain the expansion of our services the AMS relies on funding such as this for medical equipment and infrastructure development as well as other associated sponsorships to improve our service.
The AMS works in partnership with the Western Cape Department of Health Metro Emergency Medical Services to provide an air ambulance and rescue service to the communities of the Western Cape. In the Western Cape the AMS has bases in Cape Town and Oudtshoorn.
Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2008
The AMS would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff and volunteers that participated in the Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour. A special thank you to Medscheme for the sponsorship of the AMS cycling kit as well as the support teams that cheered the riders along the way and welcomed them at the finish.
The SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service is a non-profit organisation operating in the Western Cape, Northern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and the Free State Provinces, providing an air ambulance network, rural health outreach and emergency rescue service to metropolitan areas and remote rural communities. In each province the AMS works in conjunction with the Provincial Departments of Health.
Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2008
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Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2008
The AMS would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff and volunteers that participated in the Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour. A special thank you to Medscheme for the sponsorship of the AMS cycling kit as well as the support teams that cheered the riders along the way and welcomed them at the finish.
The SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service is a non-profit organisation operating in the Western Cape, Northern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and the Free State Provinces, providing an air ambulance network, rural health outreach and emergency rescue service to metropolitan areas and remote rural communities. In each province the AMS works in conjunction with the Provincial Departments of Health.
Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2008
The AMS would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff and volunteers that participated in the Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour. A special thank you to Medscheme for the sponsorship of the AMS cycling kit as well as the support teams that cheered the riders along the way and welcomed them at the finish.
The SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service is a non-profit organisation operating in the Western Cape, Northern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and the Free State Provinces, providing an air ambulance network, rural health outreach and emergency rescue service to metropolitan areas and remote rural communities. In each province the AMS works in conjunction with the Provincial Departments of Health.
Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2009
After what has been described as the ‘most gruelling Cape Argus Cycle Tour' ever, we are proud to say well done to all our cyclists for venturing into the howling wind on Sunday, 08 March 2009 to participate in the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour. To our support team who cheered our cyclists along the way, thank you for your contribution for making the day a success.
A special word of thanks to our sponsors: Be Safe Paramedical Supplies, Welch Allyn and Africon for sponsoring the AMS cycling kit as well as the support team golf shirts and caps. Without your support this event would not have been possible.
Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2009
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Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2009
After what has been described as the ‘most gruelling Cape Argus Cycle Tour' ever, we are proud to say well done to all our cyclists for venturing into the howling wind on Sunday, 08 March 2009 to participate in the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour. To our support team who cheered our cyclists along the way, thank you for your contribution for making the day a success.
A special word of thanks to our sponsors: Be Safe Paramedical Supplies, Welch Allyn and Africon for sponsoring the AMS cycling kit as well as the support team golf shirts and caps. Without your support this event would not have been possible.
Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2009
After what has been described as the ‘most gruelling Cape Argus Cycle Tour' ever, we are proud to say well done to all our cyclists for venturing into the howling wind on Sunday, 08 March 2009 to participate in the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour. To our support team who cheered our cyclists along the way, thank you for your contribution for making the day a success.
A special word of thanks to our sponsors: Be Safe Paramedical Supplies, Welch Allyn and Africon for sponsoring the AMS cycling kit as well as the support team golf shirts and caps. Without your support this event would not have been possible.
Sea Rescue - Hout Bay
Hout Bay fisherman missing after boat capsizes
Photographer: Andrew Ingram
Sea Rescue - Hout Bay
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Sea Rescue - Hout Bay
Hout Bay fisherman missing after boat capsizes
Photographer: Andrew Ingram
Sea Rescue - Hout Bay
Hout Bay fisherman missing after boat capsizes
Photographer: Andrew Ingram
Latest News
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Team focus
After 13 and a half years at AMS, Gadija closed her working chapter yesterday and is off to enjoy all the beautiful things life has in store for her. Here’s a look into the life of a true Red Crosser …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born, bred and schooled in Cape Town. I have a son
and daughter; my daughter is married and I have three grandsons, they are my world.”
Tell us about your journey with The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS): “I started with the SA Red Cross Society as a receptionist, went through different Departments; worked in the training department - received my silver medal, then taught basic first aid to primary school learners thereafter I moved to Public Relations & Fundraising and successfully raised much needed funds for the Society. I became the confidential secretary at Wynberg office then moved to the National Office as Administrative Manager and PA to the Secretary General. I was with SARCS for 20 years, when the National Office moved to Gauteng, I joined AMS in August 2005.”
Were you in any other trade before? “Having attended secretarial college, I was always involved in secretarial work. My first job was an admin clerk at an insurance company in Cape Town, then as secretary to a Bank Manager & stand-in teller at a small branch bank in Athlone.”
Why did you choose to join the AMS? “It was an easy choice, a bit like a continuation of what I was already doing. Besides, once a Red Crosser, always a Red Crosser.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “I wish I had studied to be a psychologist, or school teacher. I feel I have the underlying ability to bring out the best in children.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I design and make my own clothes and sometimes for others. I love creative challenges, whether its cooking, baking, making jewellery.”
What might someone be surprised to know about you? “After divorce and kids all grown up, I enjoyed “me-time” I took some guitar lessons and surprised my family one night after dinner with some Spanish classics – I received a standing ovation.... hahaha!! I don’t think I was so good they were just overwhelmingly surprised! I also joined a sports club running half marathons. I ran a race in Istanbul, which was my best run. Oh and I met Prince Charles, quite a ‘prince charming.”
What is on your bedside table? “Bedside lamp, Bubbly chocolate, a novel A Thousand Splendid Suns by author Khaled Hosseini which I am reading again after four years, he is brilliant, his other book The Kite Runner is also a great read.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Queen Victoria and her Indian lover, Jackie Kennedy, Coco Chanel and
Khalil Gibran.”
When your friends/family find out what you do, what do they say or ask? “I bet
you get good rates on international flights.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “I get an adrenaline rush every time I depart to fly to a distant holiday destination.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “Be a stylist to the stars – fashion is my passion!”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Spoiling those I love.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Lipstick!”
What is the one quality you feel best describes you? “Loyal.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? "Running teaches you, perhaps more than anything else, that there's no reason to fear starting lines...or other new beginnings” - Amby Burfoot.
Do you have a life philosophy? “The best thing about the future, is that you can take it one day at a time.”
Any parting words of wisdom? “Don’t take yourself so seriously, no one else does.”
Team focus
After 13 and a half years at AMS, Gadija closed her working chapter yesterday and is off to enjoy all the beautiful things life has in store for her. Here’s a look into the life of a true Red Crosser …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born, bred and schooled in Cape Town. I have a son
and daughter; my daughter is married and I have three grandsons, they are my world.”
Tell us about your journey with The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS): “I started with the SA Red Cross Society as a receptionist, went through different Departments; worked in the training department - received my silver medal, then taught basic first aid to primary school learners thereafter I moved to Public Relations & Fundraising and successfully raised much needed funds for the Society. I became the confidential secretary at Wynberg office then moved to the National Office as Administrative Manager and PA to the Secretary General. I was with SARCS for 20 years, when the National Office moved to Gauteng, I joined AMS in August 2005.”
Were you in any other trade before? “Having attended secretarial college, I was always involved in secretarial work. My first job was an admin clerk at an insurance company in Cape Town, then as secretary to a Bank Manager & stand-in teller at a small branch bank in Athlone.”
Why did you choose to join the AMS? “It was an easy choice, a bit like a continuation of what I was already doing. Besides, once a Red Crosser, always a Red Crosser.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “I wish I had studied to be a psychologist, or school teacher. I feel I have the underlying ability to bring out the best in children.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I design and make my own clothes and sometimes for others. I love creative challenges, whether its cooking, baking, making jewellery.”
What might someone be surprised to know about you? “After divorce and kids all grown up, I enjoyed “me-time” I took some guitar lessons and surprised my family one night after dinner with some Spanish classics – I received a standing ovation.... hahaha!! I don’t think I was so good they were just overwhelmingly surprised! I also joined a sports club running half marathons. I ran a race in Istanbul, which was my best run. Oh and I met Prince Charles, quite a ‘prince charming.”
What is on your bedside table? “Bedside lamp, Bubbly chocolate, a novel A Thousand Splendid Suns by author Khaled Hosseini which I am reading again after four years, he is brilliant, his other book The Kite Runner is also a great read.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Queen Victoria and her Indian lover, Jackie Kennedy, Coco Chanel and
Khalil Gibran.”
When your friends/family find out what you do, what do they say or ask? “I bet
you get good rates on international flights.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “I get an adrenaline rush every time I depart to fly to a distant holiday destination.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “Be a stylist to the stars – fashion is my passion!”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Spoiling those I love.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Lipstick!”
What is the one quality you feel best describes you? “Loyal.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? "Running teaches you, perhaps more than anything else, that there's no reason to fear starting lines...or other new beginnings” - Amby Burfoot.
Do you have a life philosophy? “The best thing about the future, is that you can take it one day at a time.”
Any parting words of wisdom? “Don’t take yourself so seriously, no one else does.”
Team focus
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Team focus
After 13 and a half years at AMS, Gadija closed her working chapter yesterday and is off to enjoy all the beautiful things life has in store for her. Here’s a look into the life of a true Red Crosser …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born, bred and schooled in Cape Town. I have a son
and daughter; my daughter is married and I have three grandsons, they are my world.”
Tell us about your journey with The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS): “I started with the SA Red Cross Society as a receptionist, went through different Departments; worked in the training department - received my silver medal, then taught basic first aid to primary school learners thereafter I moved to Public Relations & Fundraising and successfully raised much needed funds for the Society. I became the confidential secretary at Wynberg office then moved to the National Office as Administrative Manager and PA to the Secretary General. I was with SARCS for 20 years, when the National Office moved to Gauteng, I joined AMS in August 2005.”
Were you in any other trade before? “Having attended secretarial college, I was always involved in secretarial work. My first job was an admin clerk at an insurance company in Cape Town, then as secretary to a Bank Manager & stand-in teller at a small branch bank in Athlone.”
Why did you choose to join the AMS? “It was an easy choice, a bit like a continuation of what I was already doing. Besides, once a Red Crosser, always a Red Crosser.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “I wish I had studied to be a psychologist, or school teacher. I feel I have the underlying ability to bring out the best in children.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I design and make my own clothes and sometimes for others. I love creative challenges, whether its cooking, baking, making jewellery.”
What might someone be surprised to know about you? “After divorce and kids all grown up, I enjoyed “me-time” I took some guitar lessons and surprised my family one night after dinner with some Spanish classics – I received a standing ovation.... hahaha!! I don’t think I was so good they were just overwhelmingly surprised! I also joined a sports club running half marathons. I ran a race in Istanbul, which was my best run. Oh and I met Prince Charles, quite a ‘prince charming.”
What is on your bedside table? “Bedside lamp, Bubbly chocolate, a novel A Thousand Splendid Suns by author Khaled Hosseini which I am reading again after four years, he is brilliant, his other book The Kite Runner is also a great read.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Queen Victoria and her Indian lover, Jackie Kennedy, Coco Chanel and
Khalil Gibran.”
When your friends/family find out what you do, what do they say or ask? “I bet
you get good rates on international flights.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “I get an adrenaline rush every time I depart to fly to a distant holiday destination.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “Be a stylist to the stars – fashion is my passion!”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Spoiling those I love.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Lipstick!”
What is the one quality you feel best describes you? “Loyal.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? "Running teaches you, perhaps more than anything else, that there's no reason to fear starting lines...or other new beginnings” - Amby Burfoot.
Do you have a life philosophy? “The best thing about the future, is that you can take it one day at a time.”
Any parting words of wisdom? “Don’t take yourself so seriously, no one else does.”
Team focus
After 13 and a half years at AMS, Gadija closed her working chapter yesterday and is off to enjoy all the beautiful things life has in store for her. Here’s a look into the life of a true Red Crosser …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born, bred and schooled in Cape Town. I have a son
and daughter; my daughter is married and I have three grandsons, they are my world.”
Tell us about your journey with The South African Red Cross Society (SARCS): “I started with the SA Red Cross Society as a receptionist, went through different Departments; worked in the training department - received my silver medal, then taught basic first aid to primary school learners thereafter I moved to Public Relations & Fundraising and successfully raised much needed funds for the Society. I became the confidential secretary at Wynberg office then moved to the National Office as Administrative Manager and PA to the Secretary General. I was with SARCS for 20 years, when the National Office moved to Gauteng, I joined AMS in August 2005.”
Were you in any other trade before? “Having attended secretarial college, I was always involved in secretarial work. My first job was an admin clerk at an insurance company in Cape Town, then as secretary to a Bank Manager & stand-in teller at a small branch bank in Athlone.”
Why did you choose to join the AMS? “It was an easy choice, a bit like a continuation of what I was already doing. Besides, once a Red Crosser, always a Red Crosser.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “I wish I had studied to be a psychologist, or school teacher. I feel I have the underlying ability to bring out the best in children.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I design and make my own clothes and sometimes for others. I love creative challenges, whether its cooking, baking, making jewellery.”
What might someone be surprised to know about you? “After divorce and kids all grown up, I enjoyed “me-time” I took some guitar lessons and surprised my family one night after dinner with some Spanish classics – I received a standing ovation.... hahaha!! I don’t think I was so good they were just overwhelmingly surprised! I also joined a sports club running half marathons. I ran a race in Istanbul, which was my best run. Oh and I met Prince Charles, quite a ‘prince charming.”
What is on your bedside table? “Bedside lamp, Bubbly chocolate, a novel A Thousand Splendid Suns by author Khaled Hosseini which I am reading again after four years, he is brilliant, his other book The Kite Runner is also a great read.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Queen Victoria and her Indian lover, Jackie Kennedy, Coco Chanel and
Khalil Gibran.”
When your friends/family find out what you do, what do they say or ask? “I bet
you get good rates on international flights.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “I get an adrenaline rush every time I depart to fly to a distant holiday destination.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “Be a stylist to the stars – fashion is my passion!”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Spoiling those I love.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Lipstick!”
What is the one quality you feel best describes you? “Loyal.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? "Running teaches you, perhaps more than anything else, that there's no reason to fear starting lines...or other new beginnings” - Amby Burfoot.
Do you have a life philosophy? “The best thing about the future, is that you can take it one day at a time.”
Any parting words of wisdom? “Don’t take yourself so seriously, no one else does.”
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Meet our team
With 2019 in full swing, we continue to introduce you to the team that strives to provide those we serve with a service of excellence. Today we get to know the newest team member who joined the AMS family a month ago, Agosthino Goliath who takes up the reigns of Senior Accountant based at Head Office. Agosthino hails originally from the ‘ostrich capital of the world’, Oudtshoorn. Here’s a look into Agosthino’s life …
Tell us about yourself: “I am originally from Oudtshoorn, and moved to study in Stellenbosch when I was 18. I met the love of my life – Elzaan while studying. We are engaged to be married (hopefully this year). I am trained as a Management Accountant and you may address me as Associate Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).”
Were you in any other trade before? “I have been a store greeter wearing a tophat, a store clerk at Musica and a leaflet spreader.”
Why did you choose to join the AMS family? “I want free flights in the heli J”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Learn Spanish, so that I can watch Narcos without subtitles.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I am part of a social group that get together every weekend to play Pokemon. Elzaan and I go to Bikini bookstore every chance we get to buy new books to read.”
What might someone be surprised to know about you? “I am ranked in the top 25 Pokemon players in South Africa. I love snowboarding and I can speak a little Japanese.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Finding solutions to problems that no one realised was a problem or couldn’t previously fix.”
What is on your bedside table? “Apart from the massive stack of books, a tablet to watch Netflix.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Stephen Hawking – to explain the secrets of the universe; Malcolm Gladwell – to unlock the potential in myself and change my world view; Elon Musk – to tell me where the world is heading; Robin Williams – to help me put a smile on people’s faces even when I am struggling, XXXTentacion – he was a tortured soul that tried to make the world a better place in his short lifetime.”
When your friends/family find out what you do, what do they say or ask? “Can I have a fly around please.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “The day I passed my final Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) exam.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “Professional Chef/Pokemon trainer.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Biltong, drinking yoghurt in a bag and popcorn.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “My Family and friends.”
What is the one quality you feel best describes you? “Empathy – you need to put yourself in another person’s shoes to understand them.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Do not judge others, you don’t know what happened in their life.”
Do you have a life philosophy? “Don’t take things so seriously. YOLO”.
Meet our team
With 2019 in full swing, we continue to introduce you to the team that strives to provide those we serve with a service of excellence. Today we get to know the newest team member who joined the AMS family a month ago, Agosthino Goliath who takes up the reigns of Senior Accountant based at Head Office. Agosthino hails originally from the ‘ostrich capital of the world’, Oudtshoorn. Here’s a look into Agosthino’s life …
Tell us about yourself: “I am originally from Oudtshoorn, and moved to study in Stellenbosch when I was 18. I met the love of my life – Elzaan while studying. We are engaged to be married (hopefully this year). I am trained as a Management Accountant and you may address me as Associate Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).”
Were you in any other trade before? “I have been a store greeter wearing a tophat, a store clerk at Musica and a leaflet spreader.”
Why did you choose to join the AMS family? “I want free flights in the heli J”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Learn Spanish, so that I can watch Narcos without subtitles.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I am part of a social group that get together every weekend to play Pokemon. Elzaan and I go to Bikini bookstore every chance we get to buy new books to read.”
What might someone be surprised to know about you? “I am ranked in the top 25 Pokemon players in South Africa. I love snowboarding and I can speak a little Japanese.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Finding solutions to problems that no one realised was a problem or couldn’t previously fix.”
What is on your bedside table? “Apart from the massive stack of books, a tablet to watch Netflix.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Stephen Hawking – to explain the secrets of the universe; Malcolm Gladwell – to unlock the potential in myself and change my world view; Elon Musk – to tell me where the world is heading; Robin Williams – to help me put a smile on people’s faces even when I am struggling, XXXTentacion – he was a tortured soul that tried to make the world a better place in his short lifetime.”
When your friends/family find out what you do, what do they say or ask? “Can I have a fly around please.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “The day I passed my final Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) exam.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “Professional Chef/Pokemon trainer.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Biltong, drinking yoghurt in a bag and popcorn.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “My Family and friends.”
What is the one quality you feel best describes you? “Empathy – you need to put yourself in another person’s shoes to understand them.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Do not judge others, you don’t know what happened in their life.”
Do you have a life philosophy? “Don’t take things so seriously. YOLO”.
Meet our team
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Meet our team
With 2019 in full swing, we continue to introduce you to the team that strives to provide those we serve with a service of excellence. Today we get to know the newest team member who joined the AMS family a month ago, Agosthino Goliath who takes up the reigns of Senior Accountant based at Head Office. Agosthino hails originally from the ‘ostrich capital of the world’, Oudtshoorn. Here’s a look into Agosthino’s life …
Tell us about yourself: “I am originally from Oudtshoorn, and moved to study in Stellenbosch when I was 18. I met the love of my life – Elzaan while studying. We are engaged to be married (hopefully this year). I am trained as a Management Accountant and you may address me as Associate Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).”
Were you in any other trade before? “I have been a store greeter wearing a tophat, a store clerk at Musica and a leaflet spreader.”
Why did you choose to join the AMS family? “I want free flights in the heli J”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Learn Spanish, so that I can watch Narcos without subtitles.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I am part of a social group that get together every weekend to play Pokemon. Elzaan and I go to Bikini bookstore every chance we get to buy new books to read.”
What might someone be surprised to know about you? “I am ranked in the top 25 Pokemon players in South Africa. I love snowboarding and I can speak a little Japanese.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Finding solutions to problems that no one realised was a problem or couldn’t previously fix.”
What is on your bedside table? “Apart from the massive stack of books, a tablet to watch Netflix.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Stephen Hawking – to explain the secrets of the universe; Malcolm Gladwell – to unlock the potential in myself and change my world view; Elon Musk – to tell me where the world is heading; Robin Williams – to help me put a smile on people’s faces even when I am struggling, XXXTentacion – he was a tortured soul that tried to make the world a better place in his short lifetime.”
When your friends/family find out what you do, what do they say or ask? “Can I have a fly around please.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “The day I passed my final Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) exam.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “Professional Chef/Pokemon trainer.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Biltong, drinking yoghurt in a bag and popcorn.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “My Family and friends.”
What is the one quality you feel best describes you? “Empathy – you need to put yourself in another person’s shoes to understand them.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Do not judge others, you don’t know what happened in their life.”
Do you have a life philosophy? “Don’t take things so seriously. YOLO”.
Meet our team
With 2019 in full swing, we continue to introduce you to the team that strives to provide those we serve with a service of excellence. Today we get to know the newest team member who joined the AMS family a month ago, Agosthino Goliath who takes up the reigns of Senior Accountant based at Head Office. Agosthino hails originally from the ‘ostrich capital of the world’, Oudtshoorn. Here’s a look into Agosthino’s life …
Tell us about yourself: “I am originally from Oudtshoorn, and moved to study in Stellenbosch when I was 18. I met the love of my life – Elzaan while studying. We are engaged to be married (hopefully this year). I am trained as a Management Accountant and you may address me as Associate Chartered Management Accountant (ACMA) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).”
Were you in any other trade before? “I have been a store greeter wearing a tophat, a store clerk at Musica and a leaflet spreader.”
Why did you choose to join the AMS family? “I want free flights in the heli J”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Learn Spanish, so that I can watch Narcos without subtitles.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I am part of a social group that get together every weekend to play Pokemon. Elzaan and I go to Bikini bookstore every chance we get to buy new books to read.”
What might someone be surprised to know about you? “I am ranked in the top 25 Pokemon players in South Africa. I love snowboarding and I can speak a little Japanese.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Finding solutions to problems that no one realised was a problem or couldn’t previously fix.”
What is on your bedside table? “Apart from the massive stack of books, a tablet to watch Netflix.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Stephen Hawking – to explain the secrets of the universe; Malcolm Gladwell – to unlock the potential in myself and change my world view; Elon Musk – to tell me where the world is heading; Robin Williams – to help me put a smile on people’s faces even when I am struggling, XXXTentacion – he was a tortured soul that tried to make the world a better place in his short lifetime.”
When your friends/family find out what you do, what do they say or ask? “Can I have a fly around please.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “The day I passed my final Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) exam.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “Professional Chef/Pokemon trainer.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Biltong, drinking yoghurt in a bag and popcorn.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “My Family and friends.”
What is the one quality you feel best describes you? “Empathy – you need to put yourself in another person’s shoes to understand them.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Do not judge others, you don’t know what happened in their life.”
Do you have a life philosophy? “Don’t take things so seriously. YOLO”.
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Meet our Team ...
Today we introduce Craig Chaplin, helicopter pilot based at our Durban operation. Craig joined the AMS family in July this year. Here’s a look into his world …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in Pinetown in KwaZulu-Natal. I grew up in Kloof which is just inland of Durban. I used to spend most of my time on the beach trying to surf. After school I spent two years in the SA Navy, I was a gunner on the Strike Craft. I then went on to study Dental Technology. After I qualified I worked as a technician for a number of years while travelling to Europe and America and being a snow board bum. When I returned from America I decided to become a pilot and get a “real” job. I learned to fly with JNC Helicopters at Virginia in Durban. I have worked in the off shore industry for the past nine-ten years and am very happy to be home now as out of the rotational lifestyle.”
Why did you choose to join the AMS? “From when I started learning to fly I always wanted to use my profession to help people and I can’t think of a better company than AMS to do that with.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Motorcycle mechanic.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Ride motorbikes, bicycles, I am trying to remember how to surf and I try to keep fit.”
What might someone be surprised to know about you? “I used to play the violin.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “I feel proud to be able to help people who are less fortunate than I am.”
What is on your bedside table? “I don’t have a bedside table.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Umm, I can’t think of five but I’d definitely like to have dinner with Lance Armstrong. I want to ask him why he lied. And I want him to give me back my money for the books of his that I bought.”
When your friends/family find out what you do, what do they say or ask? “Guaranteed to at some point to be asked...When does a pilot start to sweat? When the fan turns off” and then the uncomfortable silence as they wait for you to laugh.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “Being able to help my folks buy their house.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “Brain Surgeon.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Chocolate. Lindt Toasted Sesame.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “See above.”
What is the one quality you feel best describes you? “Perseverance.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “You don’t always have to be right.”
Do you have a life philosophy? “Have as much fun as possible.”
Meet our Team ...
Today we introduce Craig Chaplin, helicopter pilot based at our Durban operation. Craig joined the AMS family in July this year. Here’s a look into his world …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in Pinetown in KwaZulu-Natal. I grew up in Kloof which is just inland of Durban. I used to spend most of my time on the beach trying to surf. After school I spent two years in the SA Navy, I was a gunner on the Strike Craft. I then went on to study Dental Technology. After I qualified I worked as a technician for a number of years while travelling to Europe and America and being a snow board bum. When I returned from America I decided to become a pilot and get a “real” job. I learned to fly with JNC Helicopters at Virginia in Durban. I have worked in the off shore industry for the past nine-ten years and am very happy to be home now as out of the rotational lifestyle.”
Why did you choose to join the AMS? “From when I started learning to fly I always wanted to use my profession to help people and I can’t think of a better company than AMS to do that with.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Motorcycle mechanic.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Ride motorbikes, bicycles, I am trying to remember how to surf and I try to keep fit.”
What might someone be surprised to know about you? “I used to play the violin.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “I feel proud to be able to help people who are less fortunate than I am.”
What is on your bedside table? “I don’t have a bedside table.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Umm, I can’t think of five but I’d definitely like to have dinner with Lance Armstrong. I want to ask him why he lied. And I want him to give me back my money for the books of his that I bought.”
When your friends/family find out what you do, what do they say or ask? “Guaranteed to at some point to be asked...When does a pilot start to sweat? When the fan turns off” and then the uncomfortable silence as they wait for you to laugh.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “Being able to help my folks buy their house.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “Brain Surgeon.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Chocolate. Lindt Toasted Sesame.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “See above.”
What is the one quality you feel best describes you? “Perseverance.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “You don’t always have to be right.”
Do you have a life philosophy? “Have as much fun as possible.”
Meet our Team ...
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Meet our Team ...
Today we introduce Craig Chaplin, helicopter pilot based at our Durban operation. Craig joined the AMS family in July this year. Here’s a look into his world …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in Pinetown in KwaZulu-Natal. I grew up in Kloof which is just inland of Durban. I used to spend most of my time on the beach trying to surf. After school I spent two years in the SA Navy, I was a gunner on the Strike Craft. I then went on to study Dental Technology. After I qualified I worked as a technician for a number of years while travelling to Europe and America and being a snow board bum. When I returned from America I decided to become a pilot and get a “real” job. I learned to fly with JNC Helicopters at Virginia in Durban. I have worked in the off shore industry for the past nine-ten years and am very happy to be home now as out of the rotational lifestyle.”
Why did you choose to join the AMS? “From when I started learning to fly I always wanted to use my profession to help people and I can’t think of a better company than AMS to do that with.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Motorcycle mechanic.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Ride motorbikes, bicycles, I am trying to remember how to surf and I try to keep fit.”
What might someone be surprised to know about you? “I used to play the violin.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “I feel proud to be able to help people who are less fortunate than I am.”
What is on your bedside table? “I don’t have a bedside table.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Umm, I can’t think of five but I’d definitely like to have dinner with Lance Armstrong. I want to ask him why he lied. And I want him to give me back my money for the books of his that I bought.”
When your friends/family find out what you do, what do they say or ask? “Guaranteed to at some point to be asked...When does a pilot start to sweat? When the fan turns off” and then the uncomfortable silence as they wait for you to laugh.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “Being able to help my folks buy their house.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “Brain Surgeon.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Chocolate. Lindt Toasted Sesame.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “See above.”
What is the one quality you feel best describes you? “Perseverance.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “You don’t always have to be right.”
Do you have a life philosophy? “Have as much fun as possible.”
Meet our Team ...
Today we introduce Craig Chaplin, helicopter pilot based at our Durban operation. Craig joined the AMS family in July this year. Here’s a look into his world …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in Pinetown in KwaZulu-Natal. I grew up in Kloof which is just inland of Durban. I used to spend most of my time on the beach trying to surf. After school I spent two years in the SA Navy, I was a gunner on the Strike Craft. I then went on to study Dental Technology. After I qualified I worked as a technician for a number of years while travelling to Europe and America and being a snow board bum. When I returned from America I decided to become a pilot and get a “real” job. I learned to fly with JNC Helicopters at Virginia in Durban. I have worked in the off shore industry for the past nine-ten years and am very happy to be home now as out of the rotational lifestyle.”
Why did you choose to join the AMS? “From when I started learning to fly I always wanted to use my profession to help people and I can’t think of a better company than AMS to do that with.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Motorcycle mechanic.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Ride motorbikes, bicycles, I am trying to remember how to surf and I try to keep fit.”
What might someone be surprised to know about you? “I used to play the violin.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “I feel proud to be able to help people who are less fortunate than I am.”
What is on your bedside table? “I don’t have a bedside table.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Umm, I can’t think of five but I’d definitely like to have dinner with Lance Armstrong. I want to ask him why he lied. And I want him to give me back my money for the books of his that I bought.”
When your friends/family find out what you do, what do they say or ask? “Guaranteed to at some point to be asked...When does a pilot start to sweat? When the fan turns off” and then the uncomfortable silence as they wait for you to laugh.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “Being able to help my folks buy their house.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “Brain Surgeon.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Chocolate. Lindt Toasted Sesame.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “See above.”
What is the one quality you feel best describes you? “Perseverance.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “You don’t always have to be right.”
Do you have a life philosophy? “Have as much fun as possible.”
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Meet our team
Today we get to know Marc Lawson, AMO Manager. Marc has been with the AMS family for eight years and is multi-skilled, amongst others an ELO instructor and an aircraft mechanic, here’s a look into his world…
Tell us about yourself: “I was born and raised in Cape Town, but have travelled and stayed in many different countries. I completed high school in Cape Town in 1990 then went on to complete my National Military Service, where I worked for about three years. I joined the Air Force as an Aircraft Mechanic thereafter. I completed my Flight Engineers and Instructors Course in the Air Force and then was off to the Middle East for two years. I came back to South Africa and was offered a job at AMS."
Were you in any other trade before? “One of life’s philosophies... Jack of all trades and a master of few.”
Why did you choose to join the AMS family? “I appreciated and had an understanding of what the organisation stands for. This was one of the key factors why I joined.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Understanding women.”
What do you do in your spare time? “What spare time, I work for AMS lol. I service helicopters in my private capacity, I volunteer as a life saver, I have my own aviation school and I am restoring my own two personal aircraft when the time allows.
What might someone be surprised to know about you? “I am very soft hearted and caring for people in reaching their full potential.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “There is very little repetition.”
What is on your bedside table? “My watch, my cell phone, my pocket Bible and my bedside light that my wife bought which I never use because Eskom is too expensive.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Shoo! Mmm… I’ve never really thought of it hey … can’t think of anybody … oh wait maybe Donald Trump, I just want to find out how he thinks.”
When your friends/family find out what you do, what do they say or ask? “Most people think people that working in aviation is a routine well paid job, when it’s the opposite …”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “When I got married and when my two sons were born.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “Shoo! Mmm… a pilot for personal reasons.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Chocolate and food is my biggest weakness.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “My family. My wife and kids.”
What is the one quality you feel best describes you? “I am caring yet consistent.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “There’s so many of them, Don’t leave for tomorrow what can be done today. Saving is part of your budget. Don’t look at others, look at the change you can make.”
Do you have a life philosophy? “Enjoy life, go places, do things! The older you become the more painful it is.”
Meet our team
Today we get to know Marc Lawson, AMO Manager. Marc has been with the AMS family for eight years and is multi-skilled, amongst others an ELO instructor and an aircraft mechanic, here’s a look into his world…
Tell us about yourself: “I was born and raised in Cape Town, but have travelled and stayed in many different countries. I completed high school in Cape Town in 1990 then went on to complete my National Military Service, where I worked for about three years. I joined the Air Force as an Aircraft Mechanic thereafter. I completed my Flight Engineers and Instructors Course in the Air Force and then was off to the Middle East for two years. I came back to South Africa and was offered a job at AMS."
Were you in any other trade before? “One of life’s philosophies... Jack of all trades and a master of few.”
Why did you choose to join the AMS family? “I appreciated and had an understanding of what the organisation stands for. This was one of the key factors why I joined.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Understanding women.”
What do you do in your spare time? “What spare time, I work for AMS lol. I service helicopters in my private capacity, I volunteer as a life saver, I have my own aviation school and I am restoring my own two personal aircraft when the time allows.
What might someone be surprised to know about you? “I am very soft hearted and caring for people in reaching their full potential.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “There is very little repetition.”
What is on your bedside table? “My watch, my cell phone, my pocket Bible and my bedside light that my wife bought which I never use because Eskom is too expensive.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Shoo! Mmm… I’ve never really thought of it hey … can’t think of anybody … oh wait maybe Donald Trump, I just want to find out how he thinks.”
When your friends/family find out what you do, what do they say or ask? “Most people think people that working in aviation is a routine well paid job, when it’s the opposite …”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “When I got married and when my two sons were born.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “Shoo! Mmm… a pilot for personal reasons.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Chocolate and food is my biggest weakness.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “My family. My wife and kids.”
What is the one quality you feel best describes you? “I am caring yet consistent.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “There’s so many of them, Don’t leave for tomorrow what can be done today. Saving is part of your budget. Don’t look at others, look at the change you can make.”
Do you have a life philosophy? “Enjoy life, go places, do things! The older you become the more painful it is.”
Meet our team
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Meet our team
Today we get to know Marc Lawson, AMO Manager. Marc has been with the AMS family for eight years and is multi-skilled, amongst others an ELO instructor and an aircraft mechanic, here’s a look into his world…
Tell us about yourself: “I was born and raised in Cape Town, but have travelled and stayed in many different countries. I completed high school in Cape Town in 1990 then went on to complete my National Military Service, where I worked for about three years. I joined the Air Force as an Aircraft Mechanic thereafter. I completed my Flight Engineers and Instructors Course in the Air Force and then was off to the Middle East for two years. I came back to South Africa and was offered a job at AMS."
Were you in any other trade before? “One of life’s philosophies... Jack of all trades and a master of few.”
Why did you choose to join the AMS family? “I appreciated and had an understanding of what the organisation stands for. This was one of the key factors why I joined.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Understanding women.”
What do you do in your spare time? “What spare time, I work for AMS lol. I service helicopters in my private capacity, I volunteer as a life saver, I have my own aviation school and I am restoring my own two personal aircraft when the time allows.
What might someone be surprised to know about you? “I am very soft hearted and caring for people in reaching their full potential.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “There is very little repetition.”
What is on your bedside table? “My watch, my cell phone, my pocket Bible and my bedside light that my wife bought which I never use because Eskom is too expensive.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Shoo! Mmm… I’ve never really thought of it hey … can’t think of anybody … oh wait maybe Donald Trump, I just want to find out how he thinks.”
When your friends/family find out what you do, what do they say or ask? “Most people think people that working in aviation is a routine well paid job, when it’s the opposite …”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “When I got married and when my two sons were born.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “Shoo! Mmm… a pilot for personal reasons.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Chocolate and food is my biggest weakness.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “My family. My wife and kids.”
What is the one quality you feel best describes you? “I am caring yet consistent.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “There’s so many of them, Don’t leave for tomorrow what can be done today. Saving is part of your budget. Don’t look at others, look at the change you can make.”
Do you have a life philosophy? “Enjoy life, go places, do things! The older you become the more painful it is.”
Meet our team
Today we get to know Marc Lawson, AMO Manager. Marc has been with the AMS family for eight years and is multi-skilled, amongst others an ELO instructor and an aircraft mechanic, here’s a look into his world…
Tell us about yourself: “I was born and raised in Cape Town, but have travelled and stayed in many different countries. I completed high school in Cape Town in 1990 then went on to complete my National Military Service, where I worked for about three years. I joined the Air Force as an Aircraft Mechanic thereafter. I completed my Flight Engineers and Instructors Course in the Air Force and then was off to the Middle East for two years. I came back to South Africa and was offered a job at AMS."
Were you in any other trade before? “One of life’s philosophies... Jack of all trades and a master of few.”
Why did you choose to join the AMS family? “I appreciated and had an understanding of what the organisation stands for. This was one of the key factors why I joined.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Understanding women.”
What do you do in your spare time? “What spare time, I work for AMS lol. I service helicopters in my private capacity, I volunteer as a life saver, I have my own aviation school and I am restoring my own two personal aircraft when the time allows.
What might someone be surprised to know about you? “I am very soft hearted and caring for people in reaching their full potential.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “There is very little repetition.”
What is on your bedside table? “My watch, my cell phone, my pocket Bible and my bedside light that my wife bought which I never use because Eskom is too expensive.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Shoo! Mmm… I’ve never really thought of it hey … can’t think of anybody … oh wait maybe Donald Trump, I just want to find out how he thinks.”
When your friends/family find out what you do, what do they say or ask? “Most people think people that working in aviation is a routine well paid job, when it’s the opposite …”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “When I got married and when my two sons were born.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “Shoo! Mmm… a pilot for personal reasons.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Chocolate and food is my biggest weakness.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “My family. My wife and kids.”
What is the one quality you feel best describes you? “I am caring yet consistent.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “There’s so many of them, Don’t leave for tomorrow what can be done today. Saving is part of your budget. Don’t look at others, look at the change you can make.”
Do you have a life philosophy? “Enjoy life, go places, do things! The older you become the more painful it is.”