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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
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
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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.
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.
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South African Red Cross Society and AMS sends food parcels to Oudtshoorn
The South African Red Cross Society and AMS sends food parcels to stranded and helpless victims of the Oudtshoorn floods. Photographer: Roger Sedres
South African Red Cross Society and AMS sends food parcels to Oudtshoorn
The South African Red Cross Society and AMS sends food parcels to stranded and helpless victims of the Oudtshoorn floods. Photographer: Roger Sedres
South African Red Cross Society and AMS sends food parcels to Oudtshoorn
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South African Red Cross Society and AMS sends food parcels to Oudtshoorn
The South African Red Cross Society and AMS sends food parcels to stranded and helpless victims of the Oudtshoorn floods. Photographer: Roger Sedres
South African Red Cross Society and AMS sends food parcels to Oudtshoorn
The South African Red Cross Society and AMS sends food parcels to stranded and helpless victims of the Oudtshoorn floods. Photographer: Roger Sedres
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De Beers Funding expands AMS Northern Cape operations
AMS launched its new vehicles, funded by De Beers. This sponsorship will complement the services delivered by AMS to the community of the Northern Cape.
The support vehicles will be used to transport medical teams to rural areas when the AMS aircraft cannot land due to bad weather thereby preventing the cancellation of much needed clinics.
Presently, the services are provided to areas with a landing strip in close proximity to the hospitals so that health care providers can be flown in and out on daily visits. However,the availability of airstrips limits access to the AMS services. It has become evident that there is a need for a ground support unit. This will however only be undertaken in areas where the distances travelled are not too great.
Photographer: Paul Job
De Beers Funding expands AMS Northern Cape operations
AMS launched its new vehicles, funded by De Beers. This sponsorship will complement the services delivered by AMS to the community of the Northern Cape.
The support vehicles will be used to transport medical teams to rural areas when the AMS aircraft cannot land due to bad weather thereby preventing the cancellation of much needed clinics.
Presently, the services are provided to areas with a landing strip in close proximity to the hospitals so that health care providers can be flown in and out on daily visits. However,the availability of airstrips limits access to the AMS services. It has become evident that there is a need for a ground support unit. This will however only be undertaken in areas where the distances travelled are not too great.
Photographer: Paul Job
De Beers Funding expands AMS Northern Cape operations
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De Beers Funding expands AMS Northern Cape operations
AMS launched its new vehicles, funded by De Beers. This sponsorship will complement the services delivered by AMS to the community of the Northern Cape.
The support vehicles will be used to transport medical teams to rural areas when the AMS aircraft cannot land due to bad weather thereby preventing the cancellation of much needed clinics.
Presently, the services are provided to areas with a landing strip in close proximity to the hospitals so that health care providers can be flown in and out on daily visits. However,the availability of airstrips limits access to the AMS services. It has become evident that there is a need for a ground support unit. This will however only be undertaken in areas where the distances travelled are not too great.
Photographer: Paul Job
De Beers Funding expands AMS Northern Cape operations
AMS launched its new vehicles, funded by De Beers. This sponsorship will complement the services delivered by AMS to the community of the Northern Cape.
The support vehicles will be used to transport medical teams to rural areas when the AMS aircraft cannot land due to bad weather thereby preventing the cancellation of much needed clinics.
Presently, the services are provided to areas with a landing strip in close proximity to the hospitals so that health care providers can be flown in and out on daily visits. However,the availability of airstrips limits access to the AMS services. It has become evident that there is a need for a ground support unit. This will however only be undertaken in areas where the distances travelled are not too great.
Photographer: Paul Job
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Red Cross ‘Flying Doctors’ upgrade medical rescue aircraft - ‘diamond support’ for Air Mercy Service
The SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS) today unveiled its refitted addition to its fleet of specialist medical rescue aircraft. The Red Cross AMS provides flying doctor services to outlying rural towns of the Northern Cape, and transfers patients by specially converted aircraft to treatment centers in Kimberley.
De Beers (R1.6 million in total), ExecuJet (R942 000) and the National Lottery Board (R850 000) funded the extension and building of a larger hangar at the Kimberley Airport for flying doctor operations and De Beers funding also enabled the medical conversion of the Air Mercy Service Pilatus PC-12aircraft; installing a R800 000 specialist MedPac Medical Interior which better equips the aircrafts medical staff to attend to ill and injured patients. The newly fitted aircraft was launched today at an event attended by Northern Cape government representatives, corporate business leaders and volunteer doctors and medical professionals.
David Noko, the managing director of De Beers Consolidated Mines, noted that working together in partnership with NGO's and the National and Provincial government all supporting such social services enabled more specialist social services to be delivered on a wider basis than would be possible if funding was not shared. He said:" This Red Cross AMS service is one of the projects all our De Beers employees are proud we support as a company because of the huge impact it has in the lives of children, women and the elderly in the rural Northern Cape; providing access to health care as well as training and capacity building for doctors and other health professionals at rural clinics and hospitals in the Province. It is encouraging for the private sector to see this programme grow from strength to strength, providing professional services to thousands of people in need each year, through the partnership between the SA Red Cross AMS, the Northern Cape Department of Health and De Beers." He concluded;" We have always been committed to investing in communities in which we operate and we support the government in fighting poverty, unemployment, and in the provision of education and health care." In the last year, De Beers spent around R80 million helping over 350 social investment projects in South Africa, mostly in communities near diamond mining operations in four provinces. "
Photographer: Roger Sedres
Red Cross ‘Flying Doctors’ upgrade medical rescue aircraft - ‘diamond support’ for Air Mercy Service
The SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS) today unveiled its refitted addition to its fleet of specialist medical rescue aircraft. The Red Cross AMS provides flying doctor services to outlying rural towns of the Northern Cape, and transfers patients by specially converted aircraft to treatment centers in Kimberley.
De Beers (R1.6 million in total), ExecuJet (R942 000) and the National Lottery Board (R850 000) funded the extension and building of a larger hangar at the Kimberley Airport for flying doctor operations and De Beers funding also enabled the medical conversion of the Air Mercy Service Pilatus PC-12aircraft; installing a R800 000 specialist MedPac Medical Interior which better equips the aircrafts medical staff to attend to ill and injured patients. The newly fitted aircraft was launched today at an event attended by Northern Cape government representatives, corporate business leaders and volunteer doctors and medical professionals.
David Noko, the managing director of De Beers Consolidated Mines, noted that working together in partnership with NGO's and the National and Provincial government all supporting such social services enabled more specialist social services to be delivered on a wider basis than would be possible if funding was not shared. He said:" This Red Cross AMS service is one of the projects all our De Beers employees are proud we support as a company because of the huge impact it has in the lives of children, women and the elderly in the rural Northern Cape; providing access to health care as well as training and capacity building for doctors and other health professionals at rural clinics and hospitals in the Province. It is encouraging for the private sector to see this programme grow from strength to strength, providing professional services to thousands of people in need each year, through the partnership between the SA Red Cross AMS, the Northern Cape Department of Health and De Beers." He concluded;" We have always been committed to investing in communities in which we operate and we support the government in fighting poverty, unemployment, and in the provision of education and health care." In the last year, De Beers spent around R80 million helping over 350 social investment projects in South Africa, mostly in communities near diamond mining operations in four provinces. "
Photographer: Roger Sedres
Red Cross ‘Flying Doctors’ upgrade medical rescue aircraft - ‘diamond support’ for Air Mercy Service
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Red Cross ‘Flying Doctors’ upgrade medical rescue aircraft - ‘diamond support’ for Air Mercy Service
The SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS) today unveiled its refitted addition to its fleet of specialist medical rescue aircraft. The Red Cross AMS provides flying doctor services to outlying rural towns of the Northern Cape, and transfers patients by specially converted aircraft to treatment centers in Kimberley.
De Beers (R1.6 million in total), ExecuJet (R942 000) and the National Lottery Board (R850 000) funded the extension and building of a larger hangar at the Kimberley Airport for flying doctor operations and De Beers funding also enabled the medical conversion of the Air Mercy Service Pilatus PC-12aircraft; installing a R800 000 specialist MedPac Medical Interior which better equips the aircrafts medical staff to attend to ill and injured patients. The newly fitted aircraft was launched today at an event attended by Northern Cape government representatives, corporate business leaders and volunteer doctors and medical professionals.
David Noko, the managing director of De Beers Consolidated Mines, noted that working together in partnership with NGO's and the National and Provincial government all supporting such social services enabled more specialist social services to be delivered on a wider basis than would be possible if funding was not shared. He said:" This Red Cross AMS service is one of the projects all our De Beers employees are proud we support as a company because of the huge impact it has in the lives of children, women and the elderly in the rural Northern Cape; providing access to health care as well as training and capacity building for doctors and other health professionals at rural clinics and hospitals in the Province. It is encouraging for the private sector to see this programme grow from strength to strength, providing professional services to thousands of people in need each year, through the partnership between the SA Red Cross AMS, the Northern Cape Department of Health and De Beers." He concluded;" We have always been committed to investing in communities in which we operate and we support the government in fighting poverty, unemployment, and in the provision of education and health care." In the last year, De Beers spent around R80 million helping over 350 social investment projects in South Africa, mostly in communities near diamond mining operations in four provinces. "
Photographer: Roger Sedres
Red Cross ‘Flying Doctors’ upgrade medical rescue aircraft - ‘diamond support’ for Air Mercy Service
The SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS) today unveiled its refitted addition to its fleet of specialist medical rescue aircraft. The Red Cross AMS provides flying doctor services to outlying rural towns of the Northern Cape, and transfers patients by specially converted aircraft to treatment centers in Kimberley.
De Beers (R1.6 million in total), ExecuJet (R942 000) and the National Lottery Board (R850 000) funded the extension and building of a larger hangar at the Kimberley Airport for flying doctor operations and De Beers funding also enabled the medical conversion of the Air Mercy Service Pilatus PC-12aircraft; installing a R800 000 specialist MedPac Medical Interior which better equips the aircrafts medical staff to attend to ill and injured patients. The newly fitted aircraft was launched today at an event attended by Northern Cape government representatives, corporate business leaders and volunteer doctors and medical professionals.
David Noko, the managing director of De Beers Consolidated Mines, noted that working together in partnership with NGO's and the National and Provincial government all supporting such social services enabled more specialist social services to be delivered on a wider basis than would be possible if funding was not shared. He said:" This Red Cross AMS service is one of the projects all our De Beers employees are proud we support as a company because of the huge impact it has in the lives of children, women and the elderly in the rural Northern Cape; providing access to health care as well as training and capacity building for doctors and other health professionals at rural clinics and hospitals in the Province. It is encouraging for the private sector to see this programme grow from strength to strength, providing professional services to thousands of people in need each year, through the partnership between the SA Red Cross AMS, the Northern Cape Department of Health and De Beers." He concluded;" We have always been committed to investing in communities in which we operate and we support the government in fighting poverty, unemployment, and in the provision of education and health care." In the last year, De Beers spent around R80 million helping over 350 social investment projects in South Africa, mostly in communities near diamond mining operations in four provinces. "
Photographer: Roger Sedres
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Mercy Marathon 2007
After a grueling 2 500km walk Tommy Michael (60), Cliff Beautement (72), Eddie Michael (65) and Malcolm Johnson (49) were welcomed by AMS at their head office at the Cape Town International Airport on Sunday 03 June 2007. The welcoming event to acknowledge their remarkable dedication was proudly sponsored by Medscheme.
These four men started the tough 2 500 km walk on Saturday April 28, from the AMS base in Richard's Bay with the aim of promoting and raising funds for the AMS to continue their life saving, life changing work. During their walk they were welcomed by the Mayor in each town that they passed through. Executive Mayor of Cape Town, Helen Zille will also be present to welcome the men and sign the scroll that has passed from Mayor to Mayor to write a message of support.
The lifeblood of this organisation is its people. The AMS paramedics, pilots and health practitioners are all ordinary people doing extraordinary work under difficult circumstances. It is to these everyday heroes that the Mercy Marathon is dedicated.
Photographer: Roger Sedres
Mercy Marathon 2007
After a grueling 2 500km walk Tommy Michael (60), Cliff Beautement (72), Eddie Michael (65) and Malcolm Johnson (49) were welcomed by AMS at their head office at the Cape Town International Airport on Sunday 03 June 2007. The welcoming event to acknowledge their remarkable dedication was proudly sponsored by Medscheme.
These four men started the tough 2 500 km walk on Saturday April 28, from the AMS base in Richard's Bay with the aim of promoting and raising funds for the AMS to continue their life saving, life changing work. During their walk they were welcomed by the Mayor in each town that they passed through. Executive Mayor of Cape Town, Helen Zille will also be present to welcome the men and sign the scroll that has passed from Mayor to Mayor to write a message of support.
The lifeblood of this organisation is its people. The AMS paramedics, pilots and health practitioners are all ordinary people doing extraordinary work under difficult circumstances. It is to these everyday heroes that the Mercy Marathon is dedicated.
Photographer: Roger Sedres
Mercy Marathon 2007
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Mercy Marathon 2007
After a grueling 2 500km walk Tommy Michael (60), Cliff Beautement (72), Eddie Michael (65) and Malcolm Johnson (49) were welcomed by AMS at their head office at the Cape Town International Airport on Sunday 03 June 2007. The welcoming event to acknowledge their remarkable dedication was proudly sponsored by Medscheme.
These four men started the tough 2 500 km walk on Saturday April 28, from the AMS base in Richard's Bay with the aim of promoting and raising funds for the AMS to continue their life saving, life changing work. During their walk they were welcomed by the Mayor in each town that they passed through. Executive Mayor of Cape Town, Helen Zille will also be present to welcome the men and sign the scroll that has passed from Mayor to Mayor to write a message of support.
The lifeblood of this organisation is its people. The AMS paramedics, pilots and health practitioners are all ordinary people doing extraordinary work under difficult circumstances. It is to these everyday heroes that the Mercy Marathon is dedicated.
Photographer: Roger Sedres
Mercy Marathon 2007
After a grueling 2 500km walk Tommy Michael (60), Cliff Beautement (72), Eddie Michael (65) and Malcolm Johnson (49) were welcomed by AMS at their head office at the Cape Town International Airport on Sunday 03 June 2007. The welcoming event to acknowledge their remarkable dedication was proudly sponsored by Medscheme.
These four men started the tough 2 500 km walk on Saturday April 28, from the AMS base in Richard's Bay with the aim of promoting and raising funds for the AMS to continue their life saving, life changing work. During their walk they were welcomed by the Mayor in each town that they passed through. Executive Mayor of Cape Town, Helen Zille will also be present to welcome the men and sign the scroll that has passed from Mayor to Mayor to write a message of support.
The lifeblood of this organisation is its people. The AMS paramedics, pilots and health practitioners are all ordinary people doing extraordinary work under difficult circumstances. It is to these everyday heroes that the Mercy Marathon is dedicated.
Photographer: Roger Sedres
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Flood Rescue - Oudtshoorn
Tourists are rescued from a flood that capsized bus.
Flood Rescue - Oudtshoorn
Tourists are rescued from a flood that capsized bus.
Flood Rescue - Oudtshoorn
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Flood Rescue - Oudtshoorn
Tourists are rescued from a flood that capsized bus.
Flood Rescue - Oudtshoorn
Tourists are rescued from a flood that capsized bus.
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African Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2008
The AMS in partnership with Eurocopter Southern Africa and Agusta Westland participated in the African Aerospace and Defence (AAD) that took place at the Air Force base in Ysterplaat from the 17th of September until the 21st of September.
African Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2008
The AMS in partnership with Eurocopter Southern Africa and Agusta Westland participated in the African Aerospace and Defence (AAD) that took place at the Air Force base in Ysterplaat from the 17th of September until the 21st of September.
African Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2008
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African Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2008
The AMS in partnership with Eurocopter Southern Africa and Agusta Westland participated in the African Aerospace and Defence (AAD) that took place at the Air Force base in Ysterplaat from the 17th of September until the 21st of September.
African Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2008
The AMS in partnership with Eurocopter Southern Africa and Agusta Westland participated in the African Aerospace and Defence (AAD) that took place at the Air Force base in Ysterplaat from the 17th of September until the 21st of September.
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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.”
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Meet our team
Our staff member being profiled today, comes from a background and life experience that is as colourful, enduring and diverse as he is. Starting out as a Basic Ambulance Assistant (BAA) in the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) field, he recently achieved Command Pilot status on the PC12. Captain Jeffrey Persens, joined the AMS family in December 2012 where he first took up the position of NOC assistant while at the same time being part of the AMS Cadet Pilot Development Programme. Jeffrey’s career has grown in leaps and bounds, here’s a look at his journey …
Tell us about yourself: “I grew up on a farm called Driefontein, situated 30kms outside Ceres. At the age of 12 we moved to Ceres where I completed Matric. I started working as a casual worker at a factory now known as Ceres Fruit Juices, after 6 months I was employed full time in the Quality Control Department, during the last six years of my 10 years there I was in the Blending Department, where you blend and test different flavours in order to produce a quality product. I started my flying career in 2007 in Kimberley after finishing at Ceres Fruit Juices. During my time in Kimberley when AMS was still operational there I always saw the PC 12 flying. My Instructor at the time was a volunteer pilot at Kimberley base. One day he took me to the base and showed me the PC 12. I took a few steps back while looking at it and said …. One day I will fly you! Seems like there is truth in the saying be careful what you proclaim out in the universe, it may just come true. Because look where I am today!”
Were you in any other trade before? “I was in the juice making trade, I was in the lorry driving trade – I drove for Shoprite, Coke. I worked for Netcare while doing my flight training, I drove a tip truck to the mines in Kimberley. I also worked for METRO EMS Tygerberg Base before joining AMS.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “To be fluent in English! This English language can be a problem sometimes.”
What do you do in your spare time? “These days it’s watching ENCA! A lekke braai at friends, not the bring and braai kind!”
What might someone be surprised to know about you? “Shoo, I don’t know… I can play guitar to amuse myself while sitting on my stoep.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Flying was always something I wanted to do. I love it when the wheels lift from the ground. I attach a lot of sentimental value to AMS. In 2002, my father was involved in an accident in Richmond near Three Sisters. He sustained a lot of internal injuries. It was night time when AMS flew him with the PC 12 from Beaufort West to Cape Town where he underwent operations and unfortunately at a later stage passed away. AMS is very special to me, they fulfilled this emergency need in my personal life. It’s always good to help people and make a difference in their life.”
What is on your bedside table? “My Bible, something I reach for every morning to obtain some wisdom from the wise Solomon - before having my morning coffee.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “I’m not into famous people, but I would definitely want to have dinner with my father, my grandmother and grandfather from my mother’s side. And my father’s biological father.”
When your friends/family find out what you do, what do they say or ask? “Most people don’t know about AMS, but when I tell them what we do they are surprisingly impressed. Some people still think I’m a medic.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “There was a few… The day I got the cadetship at AMS, the day I went to the CEO to get a permanent job in the NOC and when I left the NOC to fly permanently and now obtaining my Captaincy. Quite frankly I cannot think that I have had a bad day at AMS! I am very happy and privileged to be here.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “A cup of coffee and chocolate before bed!”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Someone once said you can’t live without oxygen.”
What is the one quality you feel best describes you? “Probably joker, but I can also be a deep thinker.”
Do you have a life philosophy? “Just live, every day!”
Meet our team
Our staff member being profiled today, comes from a background and life experience that is as colourful, enduring and diverse as he is. Starting out as a Basic Ambulance Assistant (BAA) in the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) field, he recently achieved Command Pilot status on the PC12. Captain Jeffrey Persens, joined the AMS family in December 2012 where he first took up the position of NOC assistant while at the same time being part of the AMS Cadet Pilot Development Programme. Jeffrey’s career has grown in leaps and bounds, here’s a look at his journey …
Tell us about yourself: “I grew up on a farm called Driefontein, situated 30kms outside Ceres. At the age of 12 we moved to Ceres where I completed Matric. I started working as a casual worker at a factory now known as Ceres Fruit Juices, after 6 months I was employed full time in the Quality Control Department, during the last six years of my 10 years there I was in the Blending Department, where you blend and test different flavours in order to produce a quality product. I started my flying career in 2007 in Kimberley after finishing at Ceres Fruit Juices. During my time in Kimberley when AMS was still operational there I always saw the PC 12 flying. My Instructor at the time was a volunteer pilot at Kimberley base. One day he took me to the base and showed me the PC 12. I took a few steps back while looking at it and said …. One day I will fly you! Seems like there is truth in the saying be careful what you proclaim out in the universe, it may just come true. Because look where I am today!”
Were you in any other trade before? “I was in the juice making trade, I was in the lorry driving trade – I drove for Shoprite, Coke. I worked for Netcare while doing my flight training, I drove a tip truck to the mines in Kimberley. I also worked for METRO EMS Tygerberg Base before joining AMS.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “To be fluent in English! This English language can be a problem sometimes.”
What do you do in your spare time? “These days it’s watching ENCA! A lekke braai at friends, not the bring and braai kind!”
What might someone be surprised to know about you? “Shoo, I don’t know… I can play guitar to amuse myself while sitting on my stoep.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Flying was always something I wanted to do. I love it when the wheels lift from the ground. I attach a lot of sentimental value to AMS. In 2002, my father was involved in an accident in Richmond near Three Sisters. He sustained a lot of internal injuries. It was night time when AMS flew him with the PC 12 from Beaufort West to Cape Town where he underwent operations and unfortunately at a later stage passed away. AMS is very special to me, they fulfilled this emergency need in my personal life. It’s always good to help people and make a difference in their life.”
What is on your bedside table? “My Bible, something I reach for every morning to obtain some wisdom from the wise Solomon - before having my morning coffee.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “I’m not into famous people, but I would definitely want to have dinner with my father, my grandmother and grandfather from my mother’s side. And my father’s biological father.”
When your friends/family find out what you do, what do they say or ask? “Most people don’t know about AMS, but when I tell them what we do they are surprisingly impressed. Some people still think I’m a medic.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “There was a few… The day I got the cadetship at AMS, the day I went to the CEO to get a permanent job in the NOC and when I left the NOC to fly permanently and now obtaining my Captaincy. Quite frankly I cannot think that I have had a bad day at AMS! I am very happy and privileged to be here.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “A cup of coffee and chocolate before bed!”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Someone once said you can’t live without oxygen.”
What is the one quality you feel best describes you? “Probably joker, but I can also be a deep thinker.”
Do you have a life philosophy? “Just live, every day!”
Meet our team
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Meet our team
Our staff member being profiled today, comes from a background and life experience that is as colourful, enduring and diverse as he is. Starting out as a Basic Ambulance Assistant (BAA) in the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) field, he recently achieved Command Pilot status on the PC12. Captain Jeffrey Persens, joined the AMS family in December 2012 where he first took up the position of NOC assistant while at the same time being part of the AMS Cadet Pilot Development Programme. Jeffrey’s career has grown in leaps and bounds, here’s a look at his journey …
Tell us about yourself: “I grew up on a farm called Driefontein, situated 30kms outside Ceres. At the age of 12 we moved to Ceres where I completed Matric. I started working as a casual worker at a factory now known as Ceres Fruit Juices, after 6 months I was employed full time in the Quality Control Department, during the last six years of my 10 years there I was in the Blending Department, where you blend and test different flavours in order to produce a quality product. I started my flying career in 2007 in Kimberley after finishing at Ceres Fruit Juices. During my time in Kimberley when AMS was still operational there I always saw the PC 12 flying. My Instructor at the time was a volunteer pilot at Kimberley base. One day he took me to the base and showed me the PC 12. I took a few steps back while looking at it and said …. One day I will fly you! Seems like there is truth in the saying be careful what you proclaim out in the universe, it may just come true. Because look where I am today!”
Were you in any other trade before? “I was in the juice making trade, I was in the lorry driving trade – I drove for Shoprite, Coke. I worked for Netcare while doing my flight training, I drove a tip truck to the mines in Kimberley. I also worked for METRO EMS Tygerberg Base before joining AMS.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “To be fluent in English! This English language can be a problem sometimes.”
What do you do in your spare time? “These days it’s watching ENCA! A lekke braai at friends, not the bring and braai kind!”
What might someone be surprised to know about you? “Shoo, I don’t know… I can play guitar to amuse myself while sitting on my stoep.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Flying was always something I wanted to do. I love it when the wheels lift from the ground. I attach a lot of sentimental value to AMS. In 2002, my father was involved in an accident in Richmond near Three Sisters. He sustained a lot of internal injuries. It was night time when AMS flew him with the PC 12 from Beaufort West to Cape Town where he underwent operations and unfortunately at a later stage passed away. AMS is very special to me, they fulfilled this emergency need in my personal life. It’s always good to help people and make a difference in their life.”
What is on your bedside table? “My Bible, something I reach for every morning to obtain some wisdom from the wise Solomon - before having my morning coffee.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “I’m not into famous people, but I would definitely want to have dinner with my father, my grandmother and grandfather from my mother’s side. And my father’s biological father.”
When your friends/family find out what you do, what do they say or ask? “Most people don’t know about AMS, but when I tell them what we do they are surprisingly impressed. Some people still think I’m a medic.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “There was a few… The day I got the cadetship at AMS, the day I went to the CEO to get a permanent job in the NOC and when I left the NOC to fly permanently and now obtaining my Captaincy. Quite frankly I cannot think that I have had a bad day at AMS! I am very happy and privileged to be here.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “A cup of coffee and chocolate before bed!”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Someone once said you can’t live without oxygen.”
What is the one quality you feel best describes you? “Probably joker, but I can also be a deep thinker.”
Do you have a life philosophy? “Just live, every day!”
Meet our team
Our staff member being profiled today, comes from a background and life experience that is as colourful, enduring and diverse as he is. Starting out as a Basic Ambulance Assistant (BAA) in the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) field, he recently achieved Command Pilot status on the PC12. Captain Jeffrey Persens, joined the AMS family in December 2012 where he first took up the position of NOC assistant while at the same time being part of the AMS Cadet Pilot Development Programme. Jeffrey’s career has grown in leaps and bounds, here’s a look at his journey …
Tell us about yourself: “I grew up on a farm called Driefontein, situated 30kms outside Ceres. At the age of 12 we moved to Ceres where I completed Matric. I started working as a casual worker at a factory now known as Ceres Fruit Juices, after 6 months I was employed full time in the Quality Control Department, during the last six years of my 10 years there I was in the Blending Department, where you blend and test different flavours in order to produce a quality product. I started my flying career in 2007 in Kimberley after finishing at Ceres Fruit Juices. During my time in Kimberley when AMS was still operational there I always saw the PC 12 flying. My Instructor at the time was a volunteer pilot at Kimberley base. One day he took me to the base and showed me the PC 12. I took a few steps back while looking at it and said …. One day I will fly you! Seems like there is truth in the saying be careful what you proclaim out in the universe, it may just come true. Because look where I am today!”
Were you in any other trade before? “I was in the juice making trade, I was in the lorry driving trade – I drove for Shoprite, Coke. I worked for Netcare while doing my flight training, I drove a tip truck to the mines in Kimberley. I also worked for METRO EMS Tygerberg Base before joining AMS.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “To be fluent in English! This English language can be a problem sometimes.”
What do you do in your spare time? “These days it’s watching ENCA! A lekke braai at friends, not the bring and braai kind!”
What might someone be surprised to know about you? “Shoo, I don’t know… I can play guitar to amuse myself while sitting on my stoep.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Flying was always something I wanted to do. I love it when the wheels lift from the ground. I attach a lot of sentimental value to AMS. In 2002, my father was involved in an accident in Richmond near Three Sisters. He sustained a lot of internal injuries. It was night time when AMS flew him with the PC 12 from Beaufort West to Cape Town where he underwent operations and unfortunately at a later stage passed away. AMS is very special to me, they fulfilled this emergency need in my personal life. It’s always good to help people and make a difference in their life.”
What is on your bedside table? “My Bible, something I reach for every morning to obtain some wisdom from the wise Solomon - before having my morning coffee.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “I’m not into famous people, but I would definitely want to have dinner with my father, my grandmother and grandfather from my mother’s side. And my father’s biological father.”
When your friends/family find out what you do, what do they say or ask? “Most people don’t know about AMS, but when I tell them what we do they are surprisingly impressed. Some people still think I’m a medic.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “There was a few… The day I got the cadetship at AMS, the day I went to the CEO to get a permanent job in the NOC and when I left the NOC to fly permanently and now obtaining my Captaincy. Quite frankly I cannot think that I have had a bad day at AMS! I am very happy and privileged to be here.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “A cup of coffee and chocolate before bed!”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Someone once said you can’t live without oxygen.”
What is the one quality you feel best describes you? “Probably joker, but I can also be a deep thinker.”
Do you have a life philosophy? “Just live, every day!”
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Meet our team...
During the month of August we pay homage to women of our nation, it is just fitting that this week we feature one of our phenomenal women in our organisation. Kogie Naidoo, Durban Base Manager has been with the AMS since 1998, here’s a look into her world …
Tell us about yourself? I was born in Addington Hospital, grew up in Chatsworth. I finished school at Westcliff Secondary and completed my Management Degree with UNISA.
Were you in any other trade before? I have always worked in the emergency field even though I don’t have any medical background. I worked at AEMS (now known as EMS) from 1982 to 1994 and thereafter at Medical Rescue International from 1994 to 1998 and then started with AMS in June 1998 to date.
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? A Paramedic.
What do you do in your spare time? Gardening, sewing, reading, and looking after my family.
What is the one thing about you few people know? I have a terribly sweet tooth despite being a diabetic.
What do you enjoy most about your job? Interacting with people and no two days are alike, each day is different.
What is on your bedside table? Hot bag (for the stress, aches and pains), book (which I barely get to read– five pages and I am fast asleep) and my cell phone (for the late night calls from the pilots).
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Aniston, Gerard Butler, Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela.
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? Shirley is leaving today, 28 August 2018 – what a sad day for all of us. Better get my tissues ready.
What has been the happiest day of your life? There is a few happy days. My wedding, the day my children and grandchildren were born. Starting work at AMS and flying around KZN in this small aeroplane, not so small after all.
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? A matron in a hospital.
What is your greatest indulgence? Chocolates and butter cream cake.
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? Tea and family.
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? Don’t let anyone dull your sparkle!
What animal best represents you and why? Tigress – strong character and fiercely protective. Even though the ladies in the office think I am a “dragon”.
Any motto you live by? “The task ahead of you is never greater than the strength within you!!!
Meet our team...
During the month of August we pay homage to women of our nation, it is just fitting that this week we feature one of our phenomenal women in our organisation. Kogie Naidoo, Durban Base Manager has been with the AMS since 1998, here’s a look into her world …
Tell us about yourself? I was born in Addington Hospital, grew up in Chatsworth. I finished school at Westcliff Secondary and completed my Management Degree with UNISA.
Were you in any other trade before? I have always worked in the emergency field even though I don’t have any medical background. I worked at AEMS (now known as EMS) from 1982 to 1994 and thereafter at Medical Rescue International from 1994 to 1998 and then started with AMS in June 1998 to date.
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? A Paramedic.
What do you do in your spare time? Gardening, sewing, reading, and looking after my family.
What is the one thing about you few people know? I have a terribly sweet tooth despite being a diabetic.
What do you enjoy most about your job? Interacting with people and no two days are alike, each day is different.
What is on your bedside table? Hot bag (for the stress, aches and pains), book (which I barely get to read– five pages and I am fast asleep) and my cell phone (for the late night calls from the pilots).
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Aniston, Gerard Butler, Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela.
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? Shirley is leaving today, 28 August 2018 – what a sad day for all of us. Better get my tissues ready.
What has been the happiest day of your life? There is a few happy days. My wedding, the day my children and grandchildren were born. Starting work at AMS and flying around KZN in this small aeroplane, not so small after all.
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? A matron in a hospital.
What is your greatest indulgence? Chocolates and butter cream cake.
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? Tea and family.
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? Don’t let anyone dull your sparkle!
What animal best represents you and why? Tigress – strong character and fiercely protective. Even though the ladies in the office think I am a “dragon”.
Any motto you live by? “The task ahead of you is never greater than the strength within you!!!
Meet our team...
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Meet our team...
During the month of August we pay homage to women of our nation, it is just fitting that this week we feature one of our phenomenal women in our organisation. Kogie Naidoo, Durban Base Manager has been with the AMS since 1998, here’s a look into her world …
Tell us about yourself? I was born in Addington Hospital, grew up in Chatsworth. I finished school at Westcliff Secondary and completed my Management Degree with UNISA.
Were you in any other trade before? I have always worked in the emergency field even though I don’t have any medical background. I worked at AEMS (now known as EMS) from 1982 to 1994 and thereafter at Medical Rescue International from 1994 to 1998 and then started with AMS in June 1998 to date.
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? A Paramedic.
What do you do in your spare time? Gardening, sewing, reading, and looking after my family.
What is the one thing about you few people know? I have a terribly sweet tooth despite being a diabetic.
What do you enjoy most about your job? Interacting with people and no two days are alike, each day is different.
What is on your bedside table? Hot bag (for the stress, aches and pains), book (which I barely get to read– five pages and I am fast asleep) and my cell phone (for the late night calls from the pilots).
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Aniston, Gerard Butler, Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela.
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? Shirley is leaving today, 28 August 2018 – what a sad day for all of us. Better get my tissues ready.
What has been the happiest day of your life? There is a few happy days. My wedding, the day my children and grandchildren were born. Starting work at AMS and flying around KZN in this small aeroplane, not so small after all.
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? A matron in a hospital.
What is your greatest indulgence? Chocolates and butter cream cake.
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? Tea and family.
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? Don’t let anyone dull your sparkle!
What animal best represents you and why? Tigress – strong character and fiercely protective. Even though the ladies in the office think I am a “dragon”.
Any motto you live by? “The task ahead of you is never greater than the strength within you!!!
Meet our team...
During the month of August we pay homage to women of our nation, it is just fitting that this week we feature one of our phenomenal women in our organisation. Kogie Naidoo, Durban Base Manager has been with the AMS since 1998, here’s a look into her world …
Tell us about yourself? I was born in Addington Hospital, grew up in Chatsworth. I finished school at Westcliff Secondary and completed my Management Degree with UNISA.
Were you in any other trade before? I have always worked in the emergency field even though I don’t have any medical background. I worked at AEMS (now known as EMS) from 1982 to 1994 and thereafter at Medical Rescue International from 1994 to 1998 and then started with AMS in June 1998 to date.
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? A Paramedic.
What do you do in your spare time? Gardening, sewing, reading, and looking after my family.
What is the one thing about you few people know? I have a terribly sweet tooth despite being a diabetic.
What do you enjoy most about your job? Interacting with people and no two days are alike, each day is different.
What is on your bedside table? Hot bag (for the stress, aches and pains), book (which I barely get to read– five pages and I am fast asleep) and my cell phone (for the late night calls from the pilots).
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? Oprah Winfrey, Jennifer Aniston, Gerard Butler, Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela.
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? Shirley is leaving today, 28 August 2018 – what a sad day for all of us. Better get my tissues ready.
What has been the happiest day of your life? There is a few happy days. My wedding, the day my children and grandchildren were born. Starting work at AMS and flying around KZN in this small aeroplane, not so small after all.
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? A matron in a hospital.
What is your greatest indulgence? Chocolates and butter cream cake.
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? Tea and family.
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? Don’t let anyone dull your sparkle!
What animal best represents you and why? Tigress – strong character and fiercely protective. Even though the ladies in the office think I am a “dragon”.
Any motto you live by? “The task ahead of you is never greater than the strength within you!!!