Metro Aviation has promoted Anthony Fountain to operational control centre manager.

Fountain joined the Shreveport, Louisiana-based air medical operator just over three years ago as an operational control centre specialist, and from day one he has brought exceptional dedication to safety, communication and operational excellence. His leadership has strengthened team cohesion, elevated operational standards and contributed to the reliability and performance our partners depend on.

Before joining Metro, he served 22 years in operational meteorology with the United States Air Force, where he led teams across global theatres, including Southwest Asia, Europe, Africa and the US, supporting aviation missions with precision forecasting and real-time operational decision support. His Air Force career included managing a 21-person operations centre overseeing flight operations at 135 locations, guiding weather-driven mission planning, implementing forecasting improvements and safeguarding personnel and assets across multiple continents.

Throughout his time at Metro, Fountain has demonstrated strong critical thinking and sound judgment, along with excellent communication skills and a team-first mindset. Metro looks forward to his continued leadership and the positive impact he will make in this new role.