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Superior Ambulance

Paramedic

Fond Du Lac, WI

Superior also provides Critical Care, helicopter, and fixed wing emergency medical transportation. EMTs and Paramedics provide safe transportation and quality medical care to sick and injured ...

Superior Ambulance

Paramedic

North Fond Du Lac, WI

Superior also provides Critical Care, helicopter, and fixed wing emergency medical transportation. EMTs and Paramedics provide safe transportation and quality medical care to sick and injured ...

Superior Air-Ground Ambulance

Paramedic Troy

Troy, MI · On-site

Superior also provides Critical Care, helicopter, and fixed wing emergency medical transportation. EMTs and Paramedics provide safe transportation and quality medical care to sick and injured ...

Superior Ambulance

Paramedic - Portage

Portage, IN

Superior also provides Critical Care, helicopter, and fixed wing emergency medical transportation. EMTs and Paramedics provide safe transportation and quality medical care to sick and injured ...

Superior Ambulance

Paramedic Evanston

Elmhurst, IL

$25.50 - $34.50/hr

Superior also provides Critical Care, helicopter, and fixed wing emergency medical transportation. EMTs and Paramedics provide safe transportation and quality medical care to sick and injured ...

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How much do paramedic fixed wing jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for paramedic fixed wing in the United States is $26.36, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $29.33 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Paramedic Fixed Wing?

Paramedic Fixed Wing are medical professionals trained to provide advanced pre-hospital care during aeromedical evacuations using fixed-wing aircraft, such as airplanes. They are responsible for stabilizing and caring for critically ill or injured patients while in transit, often over long distances. Their duties include patient assessment, administering medications, performing life-saving procedures, and ensuring safe and efficient transport to medical facilities. Paramedic Fixed Wing professionals work closely with flight crews and other healthcare providers to deliver high-quality care in challenging environments.

What is the difference between Paramedic Fixed Wing vs Paramedic Ground?

AspectParamedic Fixed WingParamedic Ground
Work EnvironmentTransporting patients via fixed-wing aircraft over long distancesTransporting patients via ambulance or ground vehicles within local or regional areas
Required CertificationsParamedic certification, aviation safety training, possibly flight paramedic certificationParamedic certification, basic life support, advanced life support
Employer & Industry UsageAir ambulance services, hospitals, emergency medical providersAmbulance services, hospitals, emergency response teams

Paramedic Fixed Wing and Paramedic Ground roles both require paramedic certification and focus on patient care. Fixed Wing paramedics specialize in air transport over long distances, often requiring additional aviation safety training, while Ground paramedics operate primarily within local regions using ambulances. Both roles are vital in emergency medical services but differ mainly in work environment and transportation methods.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Paramedic Fixed Wing, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Paramedic Fixed Wing, you need advanced paramedic certification, extensive pre-hospital care experience, and specialized training in aeromedical evacuation. Familiarity with aviation safety protocols, advanced life support equipment, and electronic patient care reporting systems is typically required. Strong decision-making skills, effective communication, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are vital soft skills in this role. These competencies ensure the safe, efficient, and high-quality care of critically ill or injured patients during air transport in often challenging and dynamic environments.

What are the unique challenges faced by paramedics working on fixed wing aircraft, and how do they differ from ground-based roles?

Paramedics on fixed wing aircraft often encounter challenges such as working in confined spaces, managing patient care during flight turbulence, and adapting to limited medical equipment compared to ground ambulances. They must also be prepared for extended transport times and rapidly changing patient conditions due to altitude and cabin pressure variations. Successful fixed wing paramedics excel at teamwork, as they closely collaborate with pilots, flight nurses, and ground crews to ensure safe and effective patient transport.
Infographic showing various Paramedic Fixed Wing job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $54,832 per year, or $26.4 per hour.

Paramedic

Superior Air-Ground Ambulance

Janesville, WI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Superior Ambulance Service rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 77 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

527th of 870 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Overview
Openings in multiple locations: Oshkosh, Kaukauna, Fond Du Lac, Menomonee Falls, Green Bay, Fitchburg, Milwaukee, Mount Pleasent, Janesville, Oak Creek and Elkhorn
History of the Company: Superior Ambulance Service started in 1959 with one ambulance and today is the largest independent, locally owned, and operated emergency medical services provider in the Midwest. Superior employs more than 4,000 licensed EMT, Paramedics and Nurses, operating a fleet of more than 800 ambulances throughout Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Superior also provides Critical Care, helicopter, and fixed wing emergency medical transportation.
EMTs and Paramedics provide safe transportation and quality medical care to sick and injured individuals within the scope of state EMS regulations. Superior provides the highest quality care in emergencies and scheduled medical transports.
Responsibilities
The primary duties and responsibilities of the Paramedic consist of, but are not limited to the following:
  • Provide appropriate patient care as stipulated in their training as a Paramedic.
  • Provide safe transportation, to include accurately discerning street names through map reading, the ability to correctly distinguish house numbers, and addresses of business locations, in the most expedient manner, are essential.
  • Appropriately assess a patient and accurately convey the condition to other medical professionals.
  • Provide an accurate written report describing a patient's condition, medical history, and the treatment provided.
  • Provide appropriate documentation for billing information.
  • Maintain the vehicle in sanitary condition, in addition to monitoring all fluid levels and gauges.

Qualifications
  • EMT-P National Registry and/or current state license (or pending).
  • Ability to provide - medical care, at the EMT or Paramedic level, while safely transporting patients.
  • Possess a valid driver's license, satisfactory driving record and must be able to safely operate a vehicle in various conditions, including daytime, nighttime and inclement weather.
  • Pass a pre-employment interview including a physical and lifting examination and a drug screening.
  • Attend company provided training and driving course.

Benefits:
  • Flexible scheduling - full or part-time
  • Competitive compensation
  • Immediate EMT / Paramedic job placement
  • Multiple station locations with the ability to transfer - throughout the company
  • Opportunity to work overtime
  • Health/dental/life insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Opportunity for Career Growth

Check out our career site benefits page to learn about our comprehensive benefits options that include medical, vision, dental, 401k, disability, FSA, HSA, vacation and paid time off here: Benefits Page.
Superior Ambulance Service is committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. M/F/D/V

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