NOTICE: This is the MEDIC APPLICATION; Veterans, Guardians, and Volunteers will find a separate applications online. To be considered for a Medic on flight, you MUST adhere to the following qualifications:
- Must be between the age 18-75 at the time of flight
- Must not be the spouse or significant other of any Veteran on the assigned flight
- Must be willing to assist all Veterans as needed
- Must be qualified to perform the duties of a Medic
- Must be physically capable of performing the Medic role, which includes carrying your day pack, assisting Veterans getting in/out of seats and wheelchairs; up/down escalators; and up/down stairs
- Must be able to push a Veteran in a wheelchair for a minimum of one hour at a time including up and down inclines (estimated 10 miles total throughout the day)
- Must be capable of independent communication with Veterans, Guardians, other Midwest Honor Flight Crew, and others
- Must not require use of canes, crutches, walkers, slings, have back issues, casts, portable oxygen, or other limiting physical strength and agility
- Must attend Mandatory Guardian/Crew Training (two dates will be announced at the time of selection, must attend one)
- Must make a minimum donation by the deadline to cover expenses incurred on flight day (amount announced at time of selection - 2022 amount was $853)
