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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level flight paramedic in the United States is $67,524.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,000.00 and $74,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Flight Paramedic vs Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)?

AspectEntry Level Flight ParamedicEmergency Medical Technician (EMT)
CertificationsParamedic license, advanced certificationsEMT certification
Work EnvironmentAir ambulance, helicopter, or fixed-wing aircraftGround ambulance, emergency scenes
Job ResponsibilitiesAdvanced patient care, medication administration, airway managementBasic life support, patient stabilization

Entry Level Flight Paramedics and EMTs both provide emergency medical care, but flight paramedics handle more complex procedures and work in aerial environments. EMTs focus on basic life support in ground settings. The flight paramedic role requires advanced certifications and offers higher responsibility, often working alongside specialized medical teams in air transport.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Flight Paramedic job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 96% Full Time, 3% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,524 per year, or $32.5 per hour.

LifeFlight Ground AEMT PRN - Nashville

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Nashville, TN • On-site

Other

Medical, Retirement

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7.5

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Job description

Flight Paramedic

Independently works off assessment skills to activate patient care protocols to deliver patient care within his/her full scope of practice as defined by the state of Tennessee and LifeFlight's scope of practice. Maintains compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards. Safety transport patients utilizing Vanderbilt and Unit specific safety, policy and procedure and accreditation standards. Maintains equipment per regulatory and compliance standards. Responsible for effective communication to ensure safe and quality patient care with team, transport and handover.

Shifts: Variable (12) hour shifts to include some night, weekend and holidays

Fulltime: 36 hrs. with overtime available. Shift differentials apply to nights and weekends.

Qualification: Flight Paramedic:

  • Minimum of 3 years of recent experience as a paramedic
  • Current Certified Flight Paramedic (FP-C)
  • Ability to obtain a paramedic license with Critical Care Endorsement valid in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Alabama (Paramedics with previous critical care transport experience may obtain the Tennessee Critical Care endorsement within 12 months of hire)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) with an advanced skills lab and advanced lecture components
  • Current United States Passport

Vanderbilt LifeFlight is part of Vanderbilt University Medical Center and is a comprehensive emergency medical services provider, including air and ground ambulance transport, Event Medicine coverage, and Emergency Communications. By air or ground, Vanderbilt LifeFlight will transport a patient to any medically appropriate hospital. Our crews have access to the region's only Level I Trauma Center, Burn Center and Children's Hospital, all at Vanderbilt. LifeFlight is a key part of a trauma system that includes pre-hospital care, definitive care, rehabilitation and injury prevention. We are nationally recognized for quality and safety.

Core Accountabilities:

  • * Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance.
  • * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems.
  • * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job.
  • * Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.

Core Capabilities :

  • Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.
  • Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.
  • Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner.
  • Delivering Excellent Services: Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.
  • Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner.
  • Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support.
  • Ensuring High Quality: Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.
  • Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department.
  • Managing Resources Effectively : Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service.
  • Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources.
  • Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error.
  • Fosters Innovation : Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them.
  • Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action.
  • Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

LIC-Driver's License - Tennessee, LIC-Emergency Medical Technician Advanced - Licensure-Others

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level :

Less than 1 year

Education:

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.


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