Flight Paramedic Jobs in Pennsylvania
Flight Paramedic jobs in Pennsylvania are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated across air medical transport programs, hospital-based rotor-wing services, and regional trauma networks, with openings at every level from newly certified paramedics building flight hours to senior critical care specialists. The most active hiring is in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and the Lehigh Valley corridor, where large systems like Penn Medicine, UPMC, and Geisinger operate established flight programs. High-need specialties include neonatal and pediatric transport, cardiac critical care flight, and trauma response. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job Summary
*10K Bonus for those who qualify* Provides Critical Care Transport Paramedic (CCTP) level of care, within the scope of Act 37, to Life Flight patients in conjunction with the Flight Nurse. The Critical Care Transport Paramedic functions and assists as a non-essential team member in Geisinger Emergency Departments and assists Emergency department health care providers to deliver care to Emergency Department patients as needed. The Critical Care Transport Paramedic meets the qualifications to provide care for patients from birth to over 100 years range
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 extreme temperatures. 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.
Education
Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)Experience
Minimum of 3 years-Related work experience (Required)Certification(s) and License(s)
Certified Flight Paramedic - Default Issuing Body; Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA); Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; S.T.A.B.L.E. Certified - The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program; Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification - Neonatal Resuscitation Program; Certified Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic - Default Issuing BodySkills
Preceptor Skills; Communication; TeamworkAbout Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier 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.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
Job Summary
*10K Bonus for those who qualify* Provides Critical Care Transport Paramedic (CCTP) level of care, within the scope of Act 37, to Life Flight patients in conjunction with the Flight Nurse. The Critical Care Transport Paramedic functions and assists as a non-essential team member in Geisinger Emergency Departments and assists Emergency department health care providers to deliver care to Emergency Department patients as needed. The Critical Care Transport Paramedic meets the qualifications to provide care for patients from birth to over 100 years range
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 extreme temperatures. 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.
Education
Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)Experience
Minimum of 3 years-Related work experience (Required)Certification(s) and License(s)
Certified Flight Paramedic - Default Issuing Body; Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA); Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; S.T.A.B.L.E. Certified - The S.T.A.B.L.E. Program; Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification - Neonatal Resuscitation Program; Certified Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic - Default Issuing BodySkills
Preceptor Skills; Communication; TeamworkAbout Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier 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.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
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What Pennsylvania Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in flight paramedic jobs across Pennsylvania.
- Active Pennsylvania EMS certification at the paramedic level required for all applicants
- Current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic certification strongly preferred
- Minimum of three to five years of high-acuity paramedic experience in clinical or field settings
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications required
- Completion of a flight physiology or transport-specific medical training course preferred
- Demonstrated experience with advanced airway management and critical care transport equipment
Flight Paramedic Jobs in Pennsylvania: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a flight paramedic in Pennsylvania?
To become a flight paramedic in Pennsylvania, you must first hold an active Pennsylvania EMS certification at the paramedic level, issued through the Pennsylvania Department of Health's Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. From there, most flight programs require several years of high-acuity field or emergency department experience before you qualify for a flight position. Completing a certified flight paramedic credential through the International Association of Flight and Critical Care Paramedics strengthens your candidacy considerably.
How much do flight paramedics make in Pennsylvania?
Flight paramedics in Pennsylvania earn a median of about $61,000 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $48,040 for the lowest 10% to over $81,590 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire flight paramedics in Pennsylvania?
Employers hiring flight paramedics in Pennsylvania right now include Geisinger, Air Methods, and Penn Medicine, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Pennsylvania's dense network of Level I trauma centers and regional health systems means flight programs are anchored to major academic medical institutions and integrated transport networks throughout the state.
Which Pennsylvania cities have the most flight paramedic jobs?
Danville, State College, and Avoca have the most flight paramedic openings in Pennsylvania right now. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh drive the largest share of listings because both cities are home to major academic medical systems with rotor-wing transport programs, while the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas generate steady openings through Geisinger and regional trauma affiliates that serve a broad rural catchment.
Are there remote flight paramedic jobs in Pennsylvania?
Yes, but they're rare. Flight paramedicine is an inherently hands-on, scene-response role that cannot be performed remotely in its core clinical capacity. About 0% of flight paramedic openings tied to Pennsylvania are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions typically involve training coordination, clinical education, or program administration rather than direct patient transport duties.
How can I get hired as a flight paramedic in Pennsylvania with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is building high-acuity field experience first, then transitioning into flight. New paramedics in Pennsylvania commonly start in busy 911 services in Philadelphia or Pittsburgh, or in emergency department technician roles at Level I trauma centers like Temple University Hospital or UPMC Presbyterian, where exposure to critical patients is high. Earning your Certified Flight Paramedic credential early and completing a critical care transport course signals readiness to flight program managers before a formal position opens.
Where can I find and apply to flight paramedic jobs in Pennsylvania?
You can find and apply to flight paramedic jobs in Pennsylvania on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from programs across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your certification level and experience, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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