Base Operations Assessment

Base Operations Assessment

Your foundation for strategic base placement and expansion decisions. 

The Base Operations Assessment shows you where to place bases, how to optimize coverage, and what opportunities you're missing. It uses spatial analysis designed specifically for air medical operations. 

The assessment reveals the patterns that matter for growth, patterns that standard planning tools miss. It incorporates actual flight dynamics, weather patterns, and referral relationships unique to your region. 

  • Data-driven strategy creates measurable results.

    Optimize your locations. Position your resources where you'll grow faster and operate more efficiently. 

    Capture missed opportunities. See where demand exists but you're not flying. Identify gaps your competitors can't fill. 

    Make defensible decisions. Present expansion plans with evidence that builds board confidence. Get clear go or no-go answers. 

    Sustainably scale your program. Develop strategic plans built on verified trends, not temporary spikes in demand. 

    1. Position resources optimally

    2. Identify and capture hidden demand

    3. Present data-driven expansion plans

    4. Build sustainable growth strategies

    1. Strategic Market Analysis A comprehensive evaluation of your service area, identifying opportunities ranked by ROI potential. 

    2. Spatial Intelligence Package Maps showing where demand actually exists, optimal base configurations, and competitive gaps. 

    3. Implementation Roadmap Prioritized action steps with financial projections for each opportunity. 

  • Your assessment provides a score and benchmarks 12 key indicators. You'll see where you stand and what actions matter most. 

    Coverage & Access 

    • Response times 

    • Coverage reliability 

    • Ground transport interface 

    • Peak demand patterns 

    Operational Efficiency 

    • Base utilization 

    • Non-Revenue legs 

    • Weather-grounded days 

    • Turn-around time 

    Market Position 

    • Referral retention 

    • Transport volume 

    • Competitive gaps 

    • Lost referral revenue 

  • The assessment takes four weeks: 

    Week 1: Gather and analyze your flight data 

    Week 2: Build spatial models specific to your region 

    Week 3: Develop your strategy based on ROI 

    Week 4: Deliver recommendations and next steps 

Investment 

This assessment serves as the foundation for any strategic initiative. Some programs need only this to move forward with confidence. Others use it as the starting point for ongoing engagement.