Flight Paramedic

Air Methods

Flight Paramedic delivering lifesaving care while flying in state-of-the-art helicopters. Providing advanced care in busy 911 systems while continuing education with support.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeLitchfield • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $27 - $33 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for providing high quality pre-hospital advanced life support including assessment, triage, and treatment utilizing standards and guidelines established by Air Methods Community Based Services (CBS) Medical Director(s)
Provides pre-hospital advanced life support care from the initial contact until patient care is relinquished to the accepting medical facility; maintains thorough patient care documentation
Practices within his/her scope of practice as defined by the states regulating each base and Air Methods CBS
Maintains documentation of required licensure, certifications, continuing education, aviation and safety training, OSHA and HIPAA training, clinical rotations, and advanced procedures
Attends minimum of six educational programs per year pertinent to his/her practice
Knowledgeable in use and routine maintenance of all equipment and supplies used by Air Methods CBS
Participates in patient and referring institution follow-up and planned outreach marketing and education activities
Functions as a medical flight member by attending pre-mission briefings and mission debriefings and completes necessary documentation
Serves as a flight resource to neonatal/pediatric personnel when transporting specialty patients by helicopter
Serves as a role model, educator and clinical resource.

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and at least three years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Bachelor’s degree in health-related field preferred
Minimum three (3) years’ recent experience in a busy 911 system
Previous critical care transport and flight experience a plus
Skills as required to practice as a paramedic as defined by assigned state scope of practice and advanced practice skills as defined by Medical Director(s) and Medical Standards
Current certifications in Healthcare Provider BLS/CPR; ACLS; PALS or equivalent (AHA courses if state or county required)
Registered EMT-P licensed in state(s) served
Specialty certification: (FP-C or CCP-C) required within two (2) years of hire
Advance trauma course: one (1) of the following is acceptable: TNCC, ATLS/ATCN, TNATC or CAMTS-approved advanced trauma course prior to completion of third-rider orientation.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental and Vision
Competitive 401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Spending Account Benefit Plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Full Company-Paid Life Insurance
AD&D Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Business Travel Accident Insurance
Voluntary Legal
Relocation Assistance
Employee Assistance and Benefit Concierge Service Programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

Patient AssessmentTriageAdvanced Life SupportAdvanced Practice SkillsDocumentation of Patient Care

Soft Skills

Role ModelEducatorClinical Resource

Certifications

ACLS CertificationPALS CertificationAdvanced Trauma Course (TNCC, ATLS/ATCN, TNATC)