Re: Facility vs ground transport pay comparison
I don't know much about ground transport, but the air transport industry has been plagued with 'fly by night' companies that really aren't ready to employ or provide patient care. We have way too many companies operating in the same area in many parts of the country. Many can't really afford to provide good pay and conditions, because there isn't enough business to go around.
I would expect that the ground transport end would be much better, given that there aren't so many operators. Having said that, I know of at least one such company that simply scares me. Their employment tactics are abhorable. As a result, in the end, the best people refuse to work there. Lower quality personnel means lower quality care, which means they just can't improve the company even if they want to. I'd rather put a patient in the back seat of a car than send them with these guys.
I suggest you post your question on FlightWeb.com as well as here. Some experienced folks over there.
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