Priority 1 Air Rescue Services Inc.

Priority 1 Air Rescue Services Inc. is a specialized aviation services provider that primarily supports government agencies through its subsidiary, Priority 1 Air Rescue Operations (Arizona), LP. The company offers a range of helicopter-related training and operational support services, with a focus on search and rescue, tactical operations, and aircrew staffing. Their expertise encompasses helicopter hoist operations, advanced flight training, and specialized equipment provision for various aircraft platforms, including the MH-60T and MH-65D helicopters commonly used by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Through federal contract awards, Priority 1 Air Rescue Services Inc. and its subsidiaries have provided extensive training and support services to multiple government agencies. The U.S. Coast Guard has been a significant client, awarding numerous contracts for MH-60T and MH-65D aircrew training, helicopter search and rescue (SAR) hoist operator courses, and related services. The company has also supported the Department of Defense, particularly the Air Force and Army National Guard, with specialized aviation training such as dynamic hoist operations and flight medic recertification. Other notable clients include the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), for whom Priority 1 has delivered helicopter operations and hoist training, as well as inland rescue specialist qualification training. While most contracts are not designated as set-asides, some awards to Priority 1 Air Rescue Operations (Arizona), LP have been categorized as total small business set-asides. The majority of these services are performed at the company's facility in Mesa, Arizona, with contract values ranging from small purchase orders of around $25,000 to multi-million dollar agreements for comprehensive training programs.