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Guardian Flight

Flight Paramedic

Williston, ND · On-site

$74K - $76K/yr

FLIGHT PARAMEDIC INCENTIVES * Starting Range is $74,000-$76,000 annually * Schedule is a 10 days on ... Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until ...

Guardian Flight

Flight Paramedic

Wailuku, HI

FLIGHT PARAMEDIC INCENTIVES * Competitive wages, dependent on experience * Schedule is a 3 days on ... Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until ...

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Guardian Flight

Flight Paramedic

Williston, ND · On-site

$74K - $76K/yr

FLIGHT PARAMEDIC INCENTIVES * Starting Range is $74,000-$76,000 annually * Schedule is a 10 days on ... Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until ...

Guardian Flight

Flight Paramedic

Worland, WY · On-site

$74K - $77K/yr

FLIGHT PARAMEDIC INCENTIVES * Starting Range is $74,000-$77,000 annually * Schedule is a 5 days on ... Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until ...

Guardian Flight

Flight Paramedic

Worland, WY

$74K - $77K/yr

FLIGHT PARAMEDIC INCENTIVES * Starting Range is $74,000-$77,000 annually * Schedule is a 5 days on ... Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until ...

Guardian Flight

Flight Paramedic

Battle Mountain, NV

$76K - $97K/yr

FLIGHT PARAMEDIC INCENTIVES * Starting Range is $76,000-$97,000 annually, dependent on experience ... Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until ...

Guardian Flight

Flight Paramedic

Wailuku, HI

FLIGHT PARAMEDIC INCENTIVES * Competitive wages, dependent on experience * Schedule is a 3 days on ... Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until ...

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Guardian Flight

Flight Paramedic

Battle Mountain, NV · On-site

$76K - $97K/yr

FLIGHT PARAMEDIC INCENTIVES * Starting Range is $76,000-$97,000 annually, dependent on experience ... Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until ...

Guardian Flight

Flight Paramedic

Gillette, WY · On-site

$75K - $77K/yr

FLIGHT PARAMEDIC INCENTIVES * Starting Range is $75,000-$77,000 annually * Schedule is a 10 days on ... Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until ...

Guardian Flight

Flight Paramedic

Battle Mountain, NV · On-site

$76K - $97K/yr

FLIGHT PARAMEDIC INCENTIVES * Starting Range is $76,000-$97,000 annually, dependent on experience ... Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until ...

Guardian Flight

Flight Paramedic

Battle Mountain, NV · On-site

$76K - $97K/yr

FLIGHT PARAMEDIC INCENTIVES * Starting Range is $76,000-$97,000 annually, dependent on experience ... Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until ...

Guardian Flight

Flight Paramedic

Worland, WY · On-site

$74K - $77K/yr

FLIGHT PARAMEDIC INCENTIVES * Starting Range is $74,000-$77,000 annually * Schedule is a 5 days on ... Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until ...

Geisinger Health

Flight Paramedic

Avoca, PA · On-site

Geisinger Life Flight Hangar 3 Avoca Shift: Rotation (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly ... Provides paramedic level care, within the scope of Act 37 and as credentialed by the Life Flight ...

Geisinger Health

Flight Paramedic

State College, PA · On-site

Geisinger Life Flight Hangar 2 State College Shift: Rotation (United States of America) Scheduled ... Provides paramedic level care, within the scope of Act 37 and as credentialed by the Life Flight ...

Geisinger

Flight Paramedic

Avoca, PA · On-site

Geisinger Life Flight Hangar 3 Avoca Shift: Rotation (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly ... Provides paramedic level care, within the scope of Act 37 and as credentialed by the Life Flight ...

Geisinger

Flight Paramedic

State College, PA · On-site

Geisinger Life Flight Hangar 2 State College Shift: Rotation (United States of America) Scheduled ... Provides paramedic level care, within the scope of Act 37 and as credentialed by the Life Flight ...

Life Link III

Flight Paramedic

Detroit Lakes, MN · On-site

$34.15 - $46.72/hr

As a Critical Care Flight Paramedic at Life Link III, you'll join an elite team of flight nurses and pilots, delivering advanced life-saving care with top-of-the-line equipment in air medical ...

Life Link III

Flight Paramedic

Rush City, MN

$34.15 - $46.72/hr

As a Critical Care Flight Paramedic at Life Link III, you'll join an elite team of flight nurses and pilots, delivering advanced life-saving care with top-of-the-line equipment in air medical ...

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Life Link III

Flight Paramedic

Hibbing, MN

$34.15 - $46.72/hr

As a Critical Care Flight Paramedic at Life Link III, you'll join an elite team of flight nurses and pilots, delivering advanced life-saving care with top-of-the-line equipment in air medical ...

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How much do life flight paramedic jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for life 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 a life flight paramedic?

Life Flight Paramedics are highly trained emergency medical professionals who provide critical care to patients while they are being transported by air, usually in helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft. They respond to life-threatening emergencies, trauma incidents, and interfacility transfers, delivering advanced medical interventions en route to hospitals. Life Flight Paramedics work as part of a specialized medical team, often alongside flight nurses and pilots, to ensure rapid and safe transport of patients who require urgent medical attention.

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

AspectLife Flight ParamedicEmergency Medical Technician (EMT)
CredentialsParamedic certification, advanced trainingEMT certification, basic training
Work EnvironmentAir and ground emergency transport, often in critical situationsGround ambulance, local emergency scenes
Employer & IndustryAir ambulance services, hospitals, EMS agenciesAmbulance services, fire departments, EMS agencies

Life Flight Paramedics and EMTs both provide emergency medical care, but Life Flight Paramedics have advanced certifications and typically operate in air transport environments handling more complex cases. EMTs focus on basic life support and ground transport. The roles differ mainly in training, scope of practice, and work setting, with Life Flight Paramedics performing more advanced procedures in critical situations.

What unique challenges do life flight paramedics face compared to ground paramedics?

Life Flight Paramedics often work in high-pressure environments where quick decision-making is crucial, as they care for critically ill or injured patients during air transport. Unlike ground paramedics, they must adapt to confined spaces, loud noise, and variable lighting conditions inside helicopters or planes. Additionally, they frequently collaborate closely with flight nurses and pilots, requiring excellent communication and teamwork skills. Managing advanced medical equipment in flight and preparing for rapid changes in patient condition are also common challenges unique to this role.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a life flight paramedic?

To thrive as a Life Flight Paramedic, you need advanced knowledge in emergency medical care, trauma response, and critical patient assessment, typically supported by paramedic certification and specialized flight paramedic credentials (such as FP-C). Proficiency with advanced life support equipment, cardiac monitors, ventilators, and aviation safety protocols is essential. Strong decision-making, teamwork, communication, and stress management skills help you excel in high-pressure, unpredictable environments. These skills and qualities are crucial to deliver rapid, life-saving interventions and ensure patient safety during air medical transport.
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Infographic showing various Life Flight Paramedic job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 78% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,524 per year, or $32.5 per hour.

Flight Paramedic

Guardian Flight

Williston, ND • On-site

$74K - $76K/yr

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago

Job description

Job Description

FLIGHT PARAMEDIC INCENTIVES 

  • Starting Range is $74,000-$76,000 annually
  • Schedule is a 10 days on/20 days off rotation
  • Company paid crew housing while on shift

We're hiring a Flight Paramedic to work with our team of air transportation experts to safely transport patients to and from medical facilities as well as scene call work. Safety, effective and efficient patient care is a key pillar of our services, therefore you'll work on a quality, professional team that is committed to high safety standards for the crew and our customers. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Responsible for completion and submission of electronic patient care record for each dispatched flight within the specified time frame
  • Responsible for daily base checks, which includes narcotic count.
  • Provide pre-hospital and intra-hospital advanced life support care from initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility maintaining thorough patient care documentation.
  • Maintains competency in knowledge and psychomotor skills by participating in ongoing laboratory and clinical experiences.
  • Maintain documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, safety, and advanced procedures in the Employee Education Manual
  • Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by emergency programs.
  • Maintains positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues, EMS representatives, hospitals, and the public.
  • Functions as a medical flight member.
  • Attends pre-mission briefings and mission debriefing and completes necessary documentation.
  • Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and Pilot assistance when needed, i.e. radio, navigational, and visual observation activities
  • Complies with safety standards to assure safety of self, medical personnel, patient, and equipment prior to liftoff.
  • Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed.
  • Responsible for filling open or vacant shifts within assigned area as deemed appropriate by the Regional Director

Minimum Required Qualifications: 

  • Minimum of three (3) years' experience in a 911 or critical care setting required.

 

Flight Experience Preferred Education:

  • Current EMT-P license/certification in the states served by the assigned area required.
  • BLS, ACLS, PALS, NRP, trauma certification required prior to flight status.
  • Flight Paramedic-Certified (FP-C), required within 24 months from date of hire.
  • Instructor certifications in BLS, ACLS, PALS/PEPP, ITLS/PHTLS preferred.
  • NREMT-P certification may be required in assigned area.

Why Choose Guardian Flight? As a leading provider of air medical services, management and experience in the air medical industry, Guardian Flight is one of Global Medical Response's (GMR) family of solutions. Our GMR teams deliver compassionate, quality medical care, primarily in the areas of emergency and patient relocation services. View the stories on how our employees provide care to the world at www.AtaMomentsNotice.com.

GMR's Core Behaviors-keep care at the center, raise your hand, seek to understand, find a way together and be accountable-unite our teams and set us apart in emergency medical services.

EEO Statement

Global Medical Response and its family of companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes supporting veterans and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with a disability.

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Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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