1

Life Flight Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Geisinger Life Flight Hangar 3 Avoca Shift: Rotation (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No Job Summary: Up to a 10K Bonus to those who ...

Geisinger Life Flight Hangar 2 State College Shift: Rotation (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No Job Summary: Up to a 10K Bonus for those ...

Ground Paramedic

Newport, OR · On-site

$100K - $119K/yr

Life Flight Network is one of the most prominent not-for-profit air ambulance organizations. As the industry's trailblazers, we constantly raise the bar for safety, excellence, social justice, and ...

Geisinger Life Flight Hangar 2 State College Shift: Rotation (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Worker Type: Regular Exemption Status: No Job Summary: Up to a 10K Bonus for those ...

Showing results 41-60

Life Flight information

See salary details

$14

$28

$47

How much do life flight jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for life flight in the United States is $28.30, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.28 and $28.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

AspectLife FlightEmergency Medical Technician (EMT)
CredentialsParamedic certification, advanced medical trainingEMT certification, basic life support training
Work EnvironmentHelicopter or fixed-wing aircraft, emergency scenes, hospitalsAmbulances, emergency scenes, clinics
Industry UsageEmergency medical services, air transportGround ambulance services, pre-hospital care

Life Flight professionals typically hold paramedic certifications and operate in air medical transport environments, providing advanced emergency care. EMTs have basic certifications and work primarily in ground ambulance settings. Both roles are vital in emergency medical services but differ in training, work environment, and scope of practice.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a Life Flight nurse or paramedic?

To thrive as a Life Flight nurse or paramedic, you need advanced clinical skills in emergency and critical care, along with certifications such as ACLS, PALS, and often CFRN or FP-C. Familiarity with air medical equipment, portable ventilators, and electronic patient monitoring systems is crucial. Strong decision-making, teamwork, and communication skills are vital to handle high-pressure situations and coordinate with pilots and other medical staff. These competencies ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care during air transport emergencies.

What are common challenges faced by Life Flight crew members during emergency transports?

Life Flight crew members often encounter challenging situations such as working in adverse weather conditions, navigating difficult terrain for patient pick-up, and managing critically ill patients in a confined and mobile environment. Effective communication and rapid decision-making are crucial, as the team must coordinate closely with ground medical staff and pilots to ensure patient safety. Adapting to unpredictable scenarios and maintaining composure under pressure are key aspects of this role.

What is a Life Flight?

Life Flight personnel are specialized medical professionals who provide emergency medical care and rapid air transport to critically ill or injured patients. They typically work as part of a team that includes flight nurses, paramedics, and pilots, operating out of helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft. Life Flight teams are trained to handle high-pressure situations and deliver advanced medical interventions during transport to hospitals. Their primary goal is to stabilize patients and ensure they receive timely care, especially when ground transport is not feasible or would take too long.
More about Life Flight jobs
What cities are hiring for Life Flight jobs? Cities with the most Life Flight job openings:
What states have the most Life Flight jobs? States with the most job openings for Life Flight jobs include:
Infographic showing various Life Flight 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 $58,871 per year, or $28.3 per hour.

Critical Care Flight paramedic

Geisinger

Danville, PA

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago


Geisinger Health rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 444 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

452nd of 887 rated healthcare providers


Job description

Location:

Geisinger Life Flight Headquarters Danville

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 paramedic level care, within the scope of Act 37 and as credentialed by the Life Flight medical director to Life Flight patients in conjunction with the Flight Nurse. Functions as a team member in the Emergency Department and assists physicians and ED Staff to provide care to Emergency Department patients as needed. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients from birth to over 100 years range. Performs duties to provide the highest level of patient care and maximize patient satisfaction. Accepts an assignment at any Life Flight site as directed by leadership to insure adequate staffing.

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 extremetemperatures. 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) anda 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.


What Geisinger Health employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom