Flight Paramedic Jobs in Texas
Flight Paramedic jobs in Texas represent one of the most active markets in the country, with demand concentrated in air medical transport services, trauma systems, and hospital-based flight programs serving both urban centers and vast rural regions, at every level from entry-level rotor-wing crew to senior critical care flight paramedic. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and San Antonio anchor the majority of hiring, where employers like Air Methods, PHI Health, and CHRISTUS Health operate established Texas flight programs. The most consistent openings are in critical care transport, pediatric flight teams, and fixed-wing interfacility transfer. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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IMMEDIATE HIRING! Part-Time Flight Paramedic Career Opportunity
- Starting Range is $21.34-$40.99 per hour, Dependent on Experience
- $11,000 Annual Area Stipend
- Schedule requires one 24-hour shift per week
- Company paid crew housing while on shift
We’re hiring a Part-Time 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 Med-Trans? As a leader in air medical care, Med-Trans 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.
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.
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IMMEDIATE HIRING! Part-Time Flight Paramedic Career Opportunity
- Starting Range is $21.34-$40.99 per hour, Dependent on Experience
- $11,000 Annual Area Stipend
- Schedule requires one 24-hour shift per week
- Company paid crew housing while on shift
We’re hiring a Part-Time 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 Med-Trans? As a leader in air medical care, Med-Trans 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.
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.
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The qualifications that appear most often in flight paramedic jobs across Texas.
- Active Texas EMS certification as a paramedic through DSHS is required
- Current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians paramedic certification must be maintained
- Minimum of three to five years of advanced life support field experience required
- Flight crew member certification such as CFRN, FP-C, or CCP-C strongly preferred
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support certifications required
- Completion of a rotor-wing or fixed-wing crew member safety course required before flight operations
Flight Paramedic Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a flight paramedic in Texas?
You become a flight paramedic in Texas by first earning Texas EMS certification as a paramedic through the Texas Department of State Health Services, which requires completing an accredited paramedic program and passing the National Registry exam. From there, most Texas flight programs require several years of advanced life support field experience before hiring. Earning a flight-specific credential such as the Flight Paramedic-Certified designation from the International Board of Specialty Certification significantly strengthens your application.
How much do flight paramedics make in Texas?
Flight paramedics in Texas earn a median of about $57,500 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $41,030 for the lowest 10% to over $77,700 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire flight paramedics in Texas?
Employers hiring flight paramedics in Texas right now include Air Evac Lifeteam, Med-Trans Corporation, and Air Methods, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Texas's combination of large trauma centers, extensive rural coverage zones, and major air medical operators makes it one of the most active states for flight paramedic recruitment year-round.
Which Texas cities have the most flight paramedic jobs?
Mount Pleasant, Bryan, and Pecos have the most flight paramedic openings in Texas. Houston leads because of its dense trauma network and major medical center complex, Dallas-Fort Worth reflects the scale of its regional hospital systems and air medical bases, and San Antonio's concentration of military-affiliated medical facilities and Level I trauma centers drives consistent demand outside the two largest metros.
Are there remote flight paramedic jobs in Texas?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of flight paramedic openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which reflects the hands-on, on-aircraft nature of most positions in this field. The portions of the role most likely to appear in a remote or hybrid format are education coordination, quality improvement review, and program management functions within larger air medical organizations.
How can I get hired as a flight paramedic in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is building advanced life support experience in a high-volume Texas emergency department or 911 system before transitioning into flight. Large Texas air medical operators and hospital-based flight programs typically require field time before hiring, so starting as a ground critical care transport paramedic with services affiliated with systems like Memorial Hermann or University Health San Antonio is a practical lateral move. Pursuing your Flight Paramedic-Certified credential early signals readiness to hiring teams even before you have rotor-wing hours.
Where can I find and apply to flight paramedic jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to flight paramedic jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings updated regularly. Find roles that fit your experience level and base location, then apply directly to the employer through each listing.
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