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Geisinger Health

Flight Paramedic

Selinsgrove, PA · On-site

Geisinger Life Flight Hangar 1 Selinsgrove Shift: Rotation (United States of America) Scheduled ... Maintains Pennsylvania Department of Health medical command status. * If not previous certified ...

Cirrus Aircraft

Flight Instructor 4

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

Duties include acting as pilot in command of Cirrus aircraft while performing 14 CFR part 91 corporate flight operations (demonstration, repositioning, and post-maintenance flights) when needed ...

Cirrus Aircraft

Flight Instructor 4

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

Duties include acting as pilot in command of Cirrus aircraft while performing 14 CFR part 91 corporate flight operations (demonstration, repositioning, and post-maintenance flights) when needed ...

W3Global Inc.

Flight Software Engineer

Torrance, CA

$160K - $230K/yr

Build ground software services for telemetry, command, data handling, and visualization * Develop embedded software for flight computers, sensors, and actuators * Collaborate with avionics ...

Western Global Airlines

Flight Follower

Estero, FL · On-site

Responsible, in conjunction with the Pilot in Command, for the preparation and issuance of the flight release in accordance with WGA's approved/accepted, as applicable, procedures under 14 CFR Part ...

Cirrus Aircraft

Flight Instructor II

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

Duties include acting as pilot in command of Cirrus aircraft while performing 14 CFR part 91 corporate flight operations (demonstration, repositioning, and post-maintenance flights) when needed ...

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How does a Flight Commander typically balance administrative duties with direct supervision of flight operations?

As a Flight Commander, you'll often juggle both the administrative management of your unit and the direct oversight of daily flight operations. This includes scheduling, training, performance evaluations, and ensuring compliance with safety standards, while also leading mission planning and execution. Effective time management and delegation are key, as you'll collaborate closely with pilots, support staff, and higher command. Many Flight Commanders find that keeping open lines of communication and setting clear priorities help them manage these dual responsibilities successfully.

What are Flight Commanders?

Flight Commanders are officers in the military, often in the Air Force, who are responsible for leading and managing a flight, which is a unit consisting of several aircraft and their crews. Their duties include overseeing operations, ensuring mission readiness, training personnel, maintaining discipline, and coordinating logistics. Flight Commanders play a crucial role in planning and executing flight missions safely and efficiently. They also serve as the primary link between higher command and their assigned personnel, ensuring that all objectives and regulations are met.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Flight Commander, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Flight Commander, you need extensive leadership experience, operational knowledge of flight operations, and typically a military commission with relevant aviation training. Familiarity with mission planning software, flight simulation tools, and adherence to military aviation regulations and certifications is essential. Strong decision-making, communication, and team-building skills are crucial for effectively leading and coordinating flight crews. These competencies are vital to ensure mission success, maintain safety, and foster unit cohesion under high-pressure situations.

What is the difference between Flight Commander vs Flight Instructor?

AspectFlight CommanderFlight Instructor
CertificationsCommercial Pilot License, Flight Commander certificationCertified Flight Instructor (CFI)
Work EnvironmentMilitary or airline operations, leading flight crewsFlight schools, training environments
Employer & IndustryAirlines, military aviationFlight training academies, flight schools

While both roles involve aviation expertise, a Flight Commander typically oversees flight operations and leads crews in military or airline settings, requiring advanced certifications. A Flight Instructor focuses on training new pilots, holding specific instructor certifications. The roles differ mainly in scope and responsibilities but share core aviation credentials.

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Flight Paramedic

Flight Paramedic

Geisinger Health

Selinsgrove, PA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

Geisinger Health rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 429 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

487th of 875 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Location:
Geisinger Life Flight Hangar 1 Selinsgrove
Shift:
Rotation (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36
Worker Type:
Regular
Exemption Status:
No
Job Summary:
Up to a 10K Bonus for those who qualify!
Provides Critical Care Transport Paramedic (CCTP) level of care, within the scope of Act 37, to Life Flight patients in conjunction with the Flight Nurse. The Critical Care Transport Paramedic functions and assists as a non-essential team member in Geisinger Emergency Departments and assists Emergency department health care providers to deliver care to Emergency Department patients as needed. The Critical Care Transport Paramedic meets the qualifications to provide care for patients from birth to over 100 years range
Job Duties:
  • Provides critical care transport paramedic level until patient care is relinquished to an accepting medical facility.
  • Maintains thorough patient care documentation in the electronic medical record Practices within the paramedic scope of practice as defined by a medical command physician, or as needed under the written guidelines of the Seven Mountains EMS Council Regional Protocols or the Department of Health EMS ACT 37Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.
  • Communicates educational needs to the Chief Flight Nurse, Regional Supervisors, the Medical Director CEP's and the Life Flight Educator as required.
  • Maintains Pennsylvania Department of Health medical command status.
  • If not previous certified, will acquire the FP-C credential within one year of hire Functions in the role of a critical care flight and Critical Care Transport Paramedic with an expanded scope of practice approved by the Life Flight Medical Director and Pennsylvania Department of Health.
  • The Critical Care Transport Paramedic scope of practice expansion is only applicable to licensed Air-Ambulance programs in the commonwealth May function in a non-essential per diem role in Emergency Departments to the level permitted by the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
  • Maintains competency in the use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by Life Flight.
  • Assures cleanliness, organization and proper equipping of the medical interior of all Life Flight helicopters.
  • Assures adequate inventory of supplies and equipment at each Life Flight base site.
  • Assures orderly environment in rooftop helipad and cleanliness of helipads at all hangar locations Functions as a flight crew member and assists the pilot as needed.
  • Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical crew members, patient and equipment during all phases of flight.
  • Participates in all preflight briefings and post flight debriefings.
  • Acts as preceptor and participates in orientation of new employees and students as assigned.
  • Assists in conducting safety briefings as needed.
  • Maintains awareness of current issues related to paramedics through participation in professional activities.
  • Participates in all Life Flight educational requirements necessary for maintaining active status and as required by the Life Flight program.
  • Assumes responsibility for identifying processes or systems that could potentially lead to errors and adverse events.
  • Participates in required organizational and departmental patient safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational patient safety.

Works in a patient care environment in and around aircraft and is exposed to possible infectious diseases and chemical toxins. Position may require sitting for long periods of time in a helicopter or in an office environment. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Exposed to non-conventional motion, noise, vibration, jet fumes, and extreme temperatures. Working conditions in or near aircraft and/or aircraft hangar environment on a daily basis and may be exposed to loud aircraft noise, fumes, gases, odors, dust particles, and mechanical and electrical hazards. Travel may be required. Employee may not exceed 250 lbs in weight in flight gear. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details:
  • Full benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day one
  • Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
  • Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
  • Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
  • Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
  • MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
  • Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
  • Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance

Education:
Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years-Related work experience (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s):
Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body, Certified Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body, Certified Flight Paramedic - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body, Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification - Neonatal Resuscitation ProgramNeonatal Resuscitation Program, S.T.A.B.L.E. Certified - The S.T.A.B.L.E. ProgramThe S.T.A.B.L.E. Program
Skills:
Communication, Preceptor Skills, Teamwork
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
  • KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
  • EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
  • LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
  • INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
  • SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality.
We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

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