Founded in 2003, Air-MedAssist was born from the personal journey of our founder, Antoine Speed. The catalyst for starting our company occurred when Antoine's son was diagnosed with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia, a rare condition where internal organs are outside the body, and critical surgery could only be performed at the Children's Hospital of Tampa Bay, FL. Faced with the dire need for rapid air transport, Antoine was struck by the realization of how difficult it was to secure the right medical transport service during a life-threatening emergency.
This life-altering experience inspired Antoine to create Air-MedAssist with the goal of bridging the gap between families and the specialized care they urgently needed. Our mission became clear: to provide seamless and compassionate air medical transport, delivering families peace of mind during their most challenging moments.
Milestones
2003: Founded – Air-MedAssist was officially launched with a vision to provide reliable air medical transport services to individuals in need.
2004: First Flight – After setting up operations, our first medical air transport flight took place, offering our first family the care they needed with compassionate, timely service.
2006: Expanding Reach – As demand for our services grew, we expanded our service area, covering more regions across the U.S., ensuring that families could access life-saving care no matter where they were.
2010: Partnership with Leading Hospitals – By 2010, Air-MedAssist partnered with several prominent hospitals and medical centers, expanding our network to provide a wide range of air medical services.
2015: Launch of Ground Services – Recognizing that some emergencies require transportation from facilities to air medical transport hubs, we introduced ground ambulance services to complete the journey with safety and reliability.
2020: Global Expansion – Air-MedAssist began to expand our reach internationally, providing air medical transport services to and from countries in need of specialized care.
2024: Expanding Services – Our services continue to grow with the introduction of drug rehab and nursing home transfer services, alongside interfacility transfers, making us a one-stop solution for critical transport needs.
Our Mission
At Air-MedAssist, our mission is to ensure seamless and compassionate air medical transport services, bridging the gap between individuals in critical need and the specialized care they deserve. With a commitment to safety, reliability, and exceptional customer service, we strive to deliver peace of mind to families during life's most challenging moments, empowering them with trust and confidence in our expert care.
Our motto, "Getting You to the Care You Need", drives us forward, always focusing on the well-being of the individuals and families we serve.