Alan West

Alan West is an experienced aviation professional currently serving as an IFR Helicopter Captain at Air Methods since April 2022. Prior to this role, Alan had a distinguished career with the U.S. Coast Guard from April 2009 to July 2022, fulfilling various positions including Facilities Officer, Naval Engineering Officer, Instructor Pilot, Flight Examiner, Aircraft Commander, Assistant Operations Officer, Unit Funds Manager, Flight Safety Officer, and MH-60T Division Instructor. Alan's responsibilities included overseeing the maintenance and operation of a major Air Station, administering budgets, and ensuring the training and evaluation of aviators. Earlier in his career, from May 2001 to March 2009, Alan served in the U.S. Army as a Maintenance Officer, Medical Evacuation Officer, and Forward Support MEDEVAC Team Leader, managing combat medical evacuation flight crews. Alan holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Management and Operations from The University of Alabama.