Father and son aeromedical duo Aaron and Ben Regan share a commitment to help communities.
Dad Aaron has flown helicopters for 35 years servicing New Zealand and Western Australia, before moving to the Sunshine Coast in 2007 to work for LifeFlight.
Ben is the latest addition to the LifeFlight Sunshine Coast aeromedical crew as a Rescue Crew Officer (RCO).
Aaron said Ben’s skills and experience make him a great fit for the role.
“I’m very pleased to have Ben join the team at the Sunshine Coast,” he said.
“It’s not only a proud moment for me, but I know Ben will bring his own set of skills to complement a group of talented, professional aircrew and medical professionals, who I have had the privilege of working with for many years.”
Ben has a strong background in surf lifesaving, and said his new role encapsulates everything he’s passionate about – aviation, the ocean and helping the community.
“Some of my earliest memories stem from going for joyrides with dad when I was young. This is where my interest in aviation began,” he said.
“I joined LifeFlight as it was an amazing opportunity, and I am excited to finish my training and start at the Sunshine Coast with my dad and the rest of the team. I am eager to continue to learn from the wealth of experience that my colleagues offer.”
Recently the duo underwent water winch training together, to ensure they’re ready to respond to rescues and emergencies on the water.
“My first winch job alongside dad will be a milestone I will be looking forward to,” he said.
