APPLY TO BE PART OF THE MEDICAL TEAM ON FLIGHT

​Apply for an Honor Flight from Sioux Falls, SD

NOTICE: This is the MEDIC APPLICATION; Veterans, Guardians, and Volunteers will find a separate applications online.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO APPLY TO BE PART OF THE MEDICAL TEAM, YOU MUST MEET 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 your 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, 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 - 2024 fall amount is $853)

​Because they play such a significant role in our program, Midwest Honor Flight reserves the right to disqualify any Crew Member based upon the requirements listed above or require additional information/medical screening to ensure the safety of all Veterans on flight.

  • Unfortunately because our plane is a charter, we are unable to use miles for your seat.

  • Spouses and significant others are not allowed on flight for two reasons: 1) our insurance does not allow it and 2) the chance for our Veterans to go on this life changing flight with fellow Veterans and to be welcomed back home to their spouse/significant others has proven to be a more healing experience.

  • Your donation covers all the expenses that Midwest Honor Flight incurs for a Guardian/Crew Member that joins on flight. This donation includes the chartered airfare, 4 meals, busing in DC, flight uniform (t-shirt), and a keepsake disc/drive sent after flight. Also included is the opportunity to experience memorials alongside American Heroes on their Final Tour with Honor.

  • Our insurance requires all Guardians and Crew to go through a mandatory training session to ensure the safety of our Veterans and all those on flight. This also allows us to ensure that our Guardians and Crew are capable of performing the tasks required.

  • No, only one Guardian is allowed per Veteran/family. This also means additional family members may not serve in any crew capacity. While we do have a list of community Guardians, we cannot have more than one family member on flight due to past experiences.