When heroes have propellers (and not capes)
Imagine an action movie where the protagonists are not superheroes in tight suits, but rather pilots and paramedics who literally dive from the air to save lives. This is the Cóndores, the SSC air group that this year celebrates 54 years of flying, rescuing and bringing order from above. And no, they don’t wear capes… although their helicopters definitely should.
From two helicopters to a fleet that makes you envious
It all started in 1971 with two helicopters (yes, TWO, like those projects that you start in January and abandon in February). Today they have 10 aircraft, five of them certified as air ambulances. In other words, they are Uber Eats of organs and rescues, but with better aim. Francisco Tamés, its director (and 43-year veteran of the team), sums it up like this: “Here we are police officers, rescuers, firefighters and even deliverers of hope.” Your motivation? “Be useful to society”. Millennial translation: “Do something that doesn’t involve likes on Instagram.”.
Between air chases (yes, like in GTA but with happy endings), flood rescues and organ transfers, these guys have served 14,667 missions. That’s thousands of lives saved and zero time to get bored. The most rewarding thing? “See positive results… like capturing criminals or pulling someone out of a fire”. Basically, they are guardian angels… but with fuel and rotors.
Own workshop, saving resources and zero excuses
As if that were not enough, these stars not only fly, but maintain their own aircraft. No “call the technician”: they trained themselves to repair their helicopters, saving resources (and avoiding those “the system crashed” typical of other agencies). Now there are 113 people including pilots, paramedics and… kitchen staff? Yes, because even heroes need their morning coffee.
And in case you thought they only operated in CDMX, their expertise is so sought-after that they give courses at a national and international level. “It means that things are going well,” says Tamés with the modesty of someone who knows that his work speaks for itself. Conclusion? These guys are the real equivalent of those series characters who always arrive at the right moment… but without special effects.
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