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Flight Nurse

Merced, CA · On-site

$34.26 - $41.88/hr

Communicates educational needs to the Medical Base Supervisor and Medical Education Coordinator ... Operation and Safety Requirements: · As a member of the Clinical Flight Crew, any person employed ...

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Flight Nurse

Barstow, CA

Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completing necessary documentation. Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assists pilot as ...

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Flight Paramedic

Hesperia, CA · On-site

$28.10 - $34.34/hr

Communicate educational needs to the Medical Base Supervisor and Medical Education Coordinator. • ... Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed. • Serve as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric ...

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Air Methods

Flight Nurse

Barstow, CA · On-site

$34.26 - $41.88/hr

Communicates educational needs to the Medical Base Supervisor and Medical Education Coordinator ... Operation and Safety Requirements: · As a member of the Clinical Flight Crew, any person employed ...

Air Methods

Flight Paramedic

Byron, CA

Communicates educational needs to the Medical Base Supervisor and Medical Education Coordinator ... Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and ...

Air Methods

Flight Nurse

Barstow, CA · On-site

$34.26 - $41.88/hr

Communicates educational needs to the Medical Base Supervisor and Medical Education Coordinator ... Operation and Safety Requirements: • As a member of the Clinical Flight Crew, any person employed ...

Air Methods

Flight Nurse

Merced, CA · On-site

Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completing necessary documentation. Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assists pilot as ...

Air Methods

Flight Nurse

Barstow, CA · On-site

Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completing necessary documentation. Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assists pilot as ...

Air Methods Clinical

Flight Nurse

Merced, CA · On-site

Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completing necessary documentation. Assists in pre-mission liftoff checklist and assists pilot as ...

Air Methods

Flight Nurse

Blythe, CA

$34.26 - $41.88/hr

Reports medical equipment failures and takes initial steps to ensure equipment repair as directed ... Operation and Safety Requirements: • As a member of the Clinical Flight Crew, any person employed ...

Air Methods Clinical

Flight Paramedic

Byron, CA

Communicates educational needs to the Medical Base Supervisor and Medical Education Coordinator ... Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and ...

Air Methods

Flight Paramedic

Hesperia, CA

$28.10 - $34.34/hr

Communicate educational needs to the Medical Base Supervisor and Medical Education Coordinator. • ... Conducts aircraft safety briefings as needed. • Serve as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric ...

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How much do medical flight jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for medical flight in California is $27.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.94 and $28.46 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a medical flight?

Medical flight professionals, often known as flight medics, flight nurses, or air medical crews, are specialized healthcare providers who deliver emergency medical care to patients during air transport. They work on helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft, responding to critical situations such as trauma, medical emergencies, or interfacility transfers. These professionals are highly trained in advanced life support, aviation safety, and crisis management to ensure safe and effective care while in the air.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a medical flight nurse?

To thrive as a Medical Flight Nurse, you need advanced critical care expertise, emergency medical training, and typically a BSN degree along with certifications such as CCRN or CFRN. Familiarity with air medical transport equipment, portable ventilators, and communication systems is crucial. Excellent decision-making, teamwork, and stress management skills distinguish top performers in this high-stakes role. These competencies are vital for providing life-saving care in challenging, unpredictable environments during patient transport.

What are common challenges faced by professionals in a medical flight role, and how are they typically addressed?

Medical Flight professionals often face challenges such as providing critical care in confined and constantly changing environments, managing stress during high-pressure situations, and adapting quickly to a wide range of medical emergencies. Communication and coordination with ground medical teams and pilots are essential for effective patient care and safety. To address these challenges, teams engage in regular simulation training, follow strict safety protocols, and maintain strong communication channels to ensure everyone is prepared for the unpredictable nature of air medical transport.

What is the difference between Medical Flight vs Paramedic?

AspectMedical FlightParamedic
Required CredentialsAdvanced certifications (e.g., Critical Care, Flight Paramedic)EMT-Basic, EMT-Paramedic certifications
Work EnvironmentAir ambulance, helicopters, fixed-wing aircraftAmbulances, emergency scenes, hospitals
Employer & IndustryAir medical services, hospitals, emergency transport companiesEMS agencies, hospitals, fire departments

Medical Flight professionals operate primarily in air ambulance settings, requiring advanced certifications and specialized training. Paramedics work mainly on ground ambulances providing emergency care. While both roles are vital in emergency medical services, Medical Flight roles focus on air transport, whereas Paramedics typically work on the ground.

What cities in California are hiring for Medical Flight jobs?

Cities in California with the most Medical Flight job openings:

Medical Flight jobs near you
Infographic showing various Medical Flight job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $58,100 per year, or $27.9 per hour.

Flight Paramedic

Reach Medical Holdings

Crescent City, CA • On-site

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Job description


Flight Paramedic
IMMEDIATE HIRING! Flight Paramedic Opportunity in Crescent City,CA
Starting at $86,000k - $125,000k DOE
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 REACH? As a quality air medical transport service, REACH 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.
Learn how our values are at the core of our services and vital to how we approach care and check out our comprehensive benefit options at GlobalMedicalResponse.com/Careers.
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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