Rob Backus
Line PilotRob joined Wiltshire Air Ambulance in January 2012 and left in October 2014 to pursue a role in Search and Rescue round the UK and in the Falkland Islands.
Rob returned to the charity in February 2018. His previous experience includes flying the EH101 Merlin around the world for the Royal Navy and undertaking Police and Trinity lighthouse missions.
Rob's Latest Missions
Location: Swindon
Attended in: Helicopter
Crew Attending
Adam Khan
Critical Care Paramedic
Matt Metcalf
Trainee Critical Care Paramedic
Rob Backus
Line Pilot
Location: Kington Langley
Attended in: Helicopter
Crew Attending
Adam Khan
Critical Care Paramedic
Matt Metcalf
Trainee Critical Care Paramedic
Rob Backus
Line Pilot
Location: Trowbridge
Attended in: Helicopter
Crew Attending
James Hubbard
Critical Care Paramedic
Reuben Cooper
Critical Care Doctor
Rob Backus
Line Pilot
Location: Bath
Attended in: Helicopter
Crew Attending
Adam Khan
Critical Care Paramedic
Maria Smith
Medical Director
Rob Backus
Line Pilot
Location: Chippenham
Attended in: Helicopter
Transported to: Bristol Royal Infirmary
Crew Attending
Adam Khan
Critical Care Paramedic
Maria Smith
Medical Director
Rob Backus
Line Pilot
FACTS AND FIGURES
Did you know?
Wiltshire Air Ambulance is the only air ambulance resource of the 21 across the UK to use a Bell 429 helicopter.