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MedEvac air is staffed with a pilot, a Flight Nurse and a Flight Paramedic and is capable of transporting one patient. Click here to learn more about Aspirus MedEvac Our Mission : We heal people ...

MedEvac air is staffed with a pilot, a Flight Nurse and a Flight Paramedic and is capable of transporting one patient. Click here to learn more about Aspirus MedEvac Our Mission : We heal people ...

MedEvac air is staffed with a pilot, a Flight Nurse and a Flight Paramedic and is capable of transporting one patient. Click here to learn more about Aspirus MedEvac Our Mission : We heal people ...

MedEvac air is staffed with a pilot, a Flight Nurse and a Flight Paramedic and is capable of transporting one patient. Click here to learn more about Aspirus MedEvac Our Mission : We heal people ...

MedEvac air is staffed with a pilot, a Flight Nurse and a Flight Paramedic and is capable of transporting one patient. Click here to learn more about Aspirus MedEvac Our Mission : We heal people ...

MedEvac air is staffed with a pilot, a Flight Nurse and a Flight Paramedic and is capable of transporting one patient. Click here to learn more about Aspirus MedEvac Our Mission : We heal people ...

MedEvac air is staffed with a pilot, a Flight Nurse and a Flight Paramedic and is capable of transporting one patient. Click here to learn more about Aspirus MedEvac Our Mission : We heal people ...

MedEvac air is staffed with a pilot, a Flight Nurse and a Flight Paramedic and is capable of transporting one patient. Click here to learn more about Aspirus MedEvac Our Mission : We heal people ...

MedEvac air is staffed with a pilot, a Flight Nurse and a Flight Paramedic and is capable of transporting one patient. Click here to learn more about Aspirus MedEvac Our Mission : We heal people ...

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How much do flight paramedic jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for flight paramedic in Wisconsin is $68,155.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,500.00 and $75,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a flight paramedic?

Flight paramedics are specially trained emergency medical professionals who provide critical care to patients during air medical transport, typically via helicopter or fixed-wing aircraft. They work alongside flight nurses and pilots to stabilize and treat patients in life-threatening situations while in transit. Their responsibilities include administering advanced medical procedures, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring patient safety during flights. Flight paramedics are often required to respond quickly to emergencies such as trauma, cardiac events, or natural disasters and must be able to work effectively in high-pressure, confined environments.

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

To thrive as a Flight Paramedic, you need advanced pre-hospital emergency care skills, critical care knowledge, and certifications such as paramedic licensure, ACLS, PALS, and often FP-C or CCP-C. Familiarity with medical transport equipment, patient monitoring systems, and aviation safety protocols is essential. Exceptional decision-making, stress management, and teamwork skills help flight paramedics excel in dynamic and high-pressure environments. These skills and qualities ensure the safe, effective, and timely care of critically ill or injured patients during air medical transports.

What are some common challenges faced by flight paramedics during air medical transports?

Flight paramedics often face unique challenges such as managing critical patients in confined spaces with limited equipment, adapting to rapidly changing medical conditions during flight, and working in high-stress environments where quick decision-making is crucial. They must also coordinate closely with pilots, nurses, and ground medical teams to ensure patient safety and effective care. Environmental factors like weather, altitude, and turbulence can further complicate patient management, making adaptability and teamwork essential skills in this role.

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

AspectFlight ParamedicEmergency Medical Technician (EMT)
CertificationsParamedic license, advanced certificationsEMT certification
Work EnvironmentAir medical transport, helicopters, fixed-wing aircraftGround ambulance, emergency scenes
Job ResponsibilitiesAdvanced patient care, medication administration, airway managementBasic life support, patient stabilization

Flight Paramedics and EMTs both provide emergency medical care, but Flight Paramedics have advanced training and work primarily in air medical transport, handling more complex cases. EMTs focus on basic life support and ground ambulance services. The roles differ mainly in certification level, scope of practice, and work environment, with Flight Paramedics performing more advanced procedures during air transport.

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Infographic showing various Flight Paramedic job openings in Wisconsin as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Part Time. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,155 per year, or $32.8 per hour.

Flight Paramedic | Gundersen Air - Sparta

Gundersen Health System

Sparta, WI • On-site

$27.62/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago


Gundersen Health System rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 90 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

531st of 893 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you're looking for a job to love, apply today.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Come fly with us! When minutes matter, Gundersen AIR delivers life-saving care in some of the region's most advanced medical helicopters. Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a fulltime Flight Paramedic to join our Gundersen Air team, comprised of 11 Flights Nurses and 10 Flight Medics. While we have bases located in both Sparta, WI and Decorah, IA you will primarily be working out of Sparta, WI.

What You'll Do:

As a Flight Paramedic, working in conjunction with the Flight Nurse and pilot in sharing patient care duties and operational responsibilities, you will function as an advanced trained paramedic able to provide critical care in the medical transport of critically ill and injured patients. The role requires an autonomous practice and the ability to follow and deliver care using existing medical protocols and critical thinking skills. In collaboration with the Flight Nurse, you will assess patient condition(s) to determine nature and extent of illness or trauma; develop plan of care for the patient during the transfer; establish and prioritize medical procedures to be followed; and incorporate knowledge of patient's physical and psychosocial development into planning intervention(s) to deliver quality patient care. You will demonstrate and utilize advanced trauma skills and lifesaving procedures such as intubation, needle decompression, surgical and needle cricothyrotomy, central and peripheral intravenous access and pericardiocentesis proficiency. You may also assist the pilot as requested inflight, operating and remaining proficient in advanced radio, navigation, NVG equipment, aviation map reading skills, plotting coordinates, as well as GPS operation.

What's Available:

  • Fulltime, one 24-hour shift and one 12-hour shift per week

  • Starting pay of $27.62 per hour and up, based on your years of experience as well as generous shift/weekend/holiday differentials

  • Onsite: Decorah, IA

  • Position will require the selected candidate to travel and cross-train in La Crosse, WI and Decorah, IA as part of a 3-month orientation period

What You'll Need:

  • High School Diploma or equivalency + completion of approved EMT-Paramedic course that utilizes the D.O.T. EMT-P course guidelines. Associate degree in a health related field desired

  • 3-4 years' work experience in the 911 arena as an EMT-Paramedic working as an Advanced Life Support Provider required

  • 1-year Interfacility transport experience or Critical Care transport experience or air medical transportation is highly desired

  • Valid Wisconsin, Minnesota or Iowa driver's license

  • National Registry Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic (NREMT-P)

  • Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic - Wisconsin (EMT-P) & Minnesota (EMT-P MN) & Iowa Paramedic License (EMT-P IA)

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) & Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members

  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment

  • Ability to function in an extended shift (24 hours or greater) environment and be able to constructively utilize down-time between responses, transports, and transfers.

Additional Education, Learning, Licensure, and Certification Required After Hire:

  • Incident Command Center (ICS) 100, 200, 700 & 800 certificates required within 12 months of hire

  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Basic Life Support for Obstetrics (BLSO) or Advanced Life Support for Obstetrics (ALSO), and Transport Professional Advanced Trauma Course (TPATC) within 18 months of hire

  • Flight Paramedic Certified (FP-C) within 24 months of hire date

What You'll Get:

  • Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States

  • A highly adaptable and mission-driven organizationwith a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated

  • A care team with longevity and low turnover, strong teamwork model, and the ability to work with complex patient cases both independently and as a team

  • Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and Career Development Center

  • Competitive Compensation: Enjoy an attractive salary and shift differentials, based on your years of experience, ensuring your skills and dedication are valued and rewarded

  • A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member

  • Substantial retirement contribution including a 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need

  • Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!

  • Relocation Assistance is available

Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and it's more than our practice. It is who we are. You can work anywhere but not everywhere practices LOVE + MEDICINE. If you're an experienced Paramedic looking to take your career to new heights, we want to talk to you!

About Us:

Emplify Health by Gundersen is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa, serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 19 counties annually. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; affiliate hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Our mission is simple yet profound: Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values - belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility - our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer


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Gundersen Health System is an award winning, physician-led, integrated healthcare system employing nearly 900+ clinicians. Our mission is to distinguish ourselves through excellence in patient care, education, research and improved health in the communities we serve. A rewarding practice and an excellent quality of life awaits.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

La Crosse, WI, US

Year founded

1891