SERVICES
WHAT WE PROVIDE
Types of Operations
- Rescue/ Special Operations Hoist
- FAST Rope Bar
- All Weather Operation
- Night Vision Certified and flown
- External Lift of 3500Lbs
- UHF/HF/FM/VHF radios
- Hailing External Speaker System
- Search and Rescue Operations
- Rescue Basket with flotation
- Rappelling and Rescue Harness
- 50’ FAST Ropes
- 30’ Rope Ladder
- 250’ Hoist Capabilities
- 50’ 3500Lbs External Load Ropes
- Aerial interdiction
- Fire Suppression/Bambi Bucket
What we are
- Guardian has completed over 1000 Hoist Operations. Performing in both Day and Night, Over Water and Land.
- We specialize in military and government agency training such as tactical insertion/extraction, aerial target interdiction, mission planning and execution, and tactical operation.
- Our crew has provided military support overseas during O.E.F., as well as stateside training the USAF.
General Specifications
- Crew: one-two pilots
- Capacity: up to 13 passengers, maximum external load of almost 6,614 Lb. (3,000 kg)
- Length: 56 ft. 1 in (17.1 m)
- Rotor diameter: 46 ft. (14.0 m)
- Height: 15 ft. (4.6 m)
- Empty weight: 6,789 Lb. (3,079 kg)
- Max. take off weight: 11,900 Lb. (5,397 kg)
- Fuselage length: 43 ft. (13.1 m)
- Power plant: 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6T-3D or PT6T-3DF Twin-Pac turboshafts, 1,250 SHP (932 kW), 900 SHP (671 kW) for each power section
Past Performance
- Hurricane Ian: Response and Recovery efforts working with ARS, Florida Dept of Emergency Management, and the City of Ft. Myers and its departments.
- National Guard: June 2023, coordinated and executed the rapid response request to move 500 Florida National Guard Troops to multiple locations.
- Brevard County SWAT: May 2023, Aerial Gunnery training, FRIES, Ladder Insertion Training, Canine Deployment/Rappel training, Tactical Air Support Training and Flight.
Past Operations
Israel Evacuation
When the call for assistance is initiated, the Guardian Aviation Rescue team mobilizes to offer its professional support. The Governor of Florida, Florida’s Emergency Management authorities, and the Israeli American community sought our assistance in facilitating the evacuation of a significant number of Israeli American citizens from Tel Aviv to Tampa. On October, 18, 2023 The Guardian Team, in collaboration with Eco One Emergency Response and Palm Star Aviation Services, orchestrated a comprehensive plan for the secure and efficient evacuation of 218 Israeli American citizens, reuniting them with their families in Florida.
Hurricane Ian
On September 30, 2022, The Guardian Team was contacted by Crimson Consulting and ARS Global Emergency Management, who had requested aerial support and surveillance. Upon arriving at the scene and jointly assessing the extensive devastation with ARS and Crimson, it was determined that a revision of the mission profile was necessary. Subsequently, Guardian undertook numerous missions, encompassing the relocation of essential personnel, strategic deployment of security forces to regions witnessing criminal activities and emerging threats, as well as the safe evacuation of fire fighters who had been stationed on the island prior to our arrival.
Troop movement
On May 21,2023, Guardian Aviation Team was tasked with orchestrating a significant troop relocation operation. In a swift response, the Guardian Team swiftly responded and mobilized four MD-80 aircraft within 48 hours to facilitate the transportation of the requested 800 troops to our southern border. This deployment aimed to reinforce and support the existing troops already stationed at our southern border for enhanced security.
