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Flight Paramedic roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field. Many air medical employers sponsor H-1B workers, but specialty certification requirements and shift structures affect which petitions USCIS approves as specialty occupations.
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Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:
- Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.
- You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application.
- You can only apply one time to a job requisition.
- Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
- Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.
After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.
Thank you,
Human Resources
Important Applications Instructions:
Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.
Job Requisition ID:
R00050257
Job Category:
Allied Health
Organization:
AirCare
Location/s:
Main Campus Jackson
Job Title:
Flight Paramedic I - AirCare - Full-Time/Part-Time
Job Summary:
To provide optimum critical/emergency care to sick or injured patients transported by aircraft or other vehicle to UMMC or other designated facility.
Education & Experience
High School Diploma/GED and completion of an EMT-Paramedic program with three (3) years of related experience. Maximum weight limit of 250 pounds when fully clothed. (cannot exceed weight of 250 pounds fully clothed). Individual must be able to lift a patient weighing 250 pounds onto a stretcher and to carry said patient and stretcher for a minimum of fifty (50) feet and load patient and stretcher into a helicopter, or other vehicle, with the help of other provider.
Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required:
Certification as a nationally registered paramedic. MS Paramedic required within 2 weeks of hire. Certification as a critical care paramedic required within two (2) years of hire. Certifications in basic life support, advanced cardiac life support, pediatric advanced life support, NIMS (ICS 100 and 700) and either BTLS or PHTLS or ITLS. Certification in neonatal resuscitation required within six (6) months of hire. Certification in ABLS and ASLS preferred. Certification in critical care emergency transport program and as a certified flight paramedic preferred, neonatal-pediatric transport or critical care paramedic preferred. Certification as a Louisiana NREMTP and Alabama NREMTP preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of the information and techniques to identify, diagnose and treat human injuries or diseases for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients. Knowledge of agents, equipment, procedures, and techniques for the provision of emergency and critical care for inter-facility and scene transports. Verbal and written communication skills. Ability to remain calm in emergency conditions. Ability to provide physical and psychological treatment and comfort to patients. Ability to withstand exposure to noise, external weather conditions, and work in high altitudes. Ability to maintain and comply with weight and lifting restrictions and requirements. Ability to fill shifts at Jackson UMMC campus or remote site as required.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates, plans, provides and documents care for patients in the disaster, transport, (air, ground) and/or the out of hospital environment.
- Provides physical and psychological comfort to patients, monitors patients condition during transport and adverse reactions to drugs of treatment.
- Interacts with pre-hospital and hospital personnel to ascertain the details surrounding the illness or injuries.
- Ensures the proper functioning and inventory of communications equipment, medical equipment and medical supplies. Reports equipment failures.
- Assists in maintaining, sterilizing and cleaning transport medical equipment to ensure the safety of patients in accordance with UMMC standards and protocols.
- Promotes a positive image of UMMC by participating in community outreach and educational programs.
- Assists in precepting and orienting colleagues and healthcare students.
- Ensures regulatory compliance of patient care provided during transport, prepares and maintains applicable reports and documentation.
- The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Requires constant exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, constant handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, constant exposure to bio-hazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, frequent working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, constant travelling to offsite locations, constant activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, frequent lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, frequent climbing, frequent crawling, frequent crouching/stooping, frequent driving, frequent kneeling, frequent pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, frequent twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)
Time Type:
FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:
No
Pay Class:
Hourly
FTE %:
100
Work Shift:
Benefits Eligibility:
Grant Funded:
Job Posting Date:
04/30/2026
Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):
Hello,
Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Please review the following instructions prior to submitting your job application:
- Provide all of your employment history, education, and licenses/certifications/registrations. You will be unable to modify your application after you have submitted it.
- You must meet all of the job requirements at the time of submitting the application.
- You can only apply one time to a job requisition.
- Once you start the application process you cannot save your work. Please ensure you have all required attachment(s) available to complete your application before you begin the process.
- Applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. Once recruitment has closed, applications will no longer be accepted.
After you apply, we will review your qualifications and contact you if your application is among the most highly qualified. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to individually respond to all applicants. You may check the status of your application via your Candidate Profile.
Thank you,
Human Resources
Important Applications Instructions:
Please complete this application in entirety by providing all of your work experience, education and certifications/license. You will be unable to edit/add/change your application once it is submitted.
Job Requisition ID:
R00050257
Job Category:
Allied Health
Organization:
AirCare
Location/s:
Main Campus Jackson
Job Title:
Flight Paramedic I - AirCare - Full-Time/Part-Time
Job Summary:
To provide optimum critical/emergency care to sick or injured patients transported by aircraft or other vehicle to UMMC or other designated facility.
Education & Experience
High School Diploma/GED and completion of an EMT-Paramedic program with three (3) years of related experience. Maximum weight limit of 250 pounds when fully clothed. (cannot exceed weight of 250 pounds fully clothed). Individual must be able to lift a patient weighing 250 pounds onto a stretcher and to carry said patient and stretcher for a minimum of fifty (50) feet and load patient and stretcher into a helicopter, or other vehicle, with the help of other provider.
Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required:
Certification as a nationally registered paramedic. MS Paramedic required within 2 weeks of hire. Certification as a critical care paramedic required within two (2) years of hire. Certifications in basic life support, advanced cardiac life support, pediatric advanced life support, NIMS (ICS 100 and 700) and either BTLS or PHTLS or ITLS. Certification in neonatal resuscitation required within six (6) months of hire. Certification in ABLS and ASLS preferred. Certification in critical care emergency transport program and as a certified flight paramedic preferred, neonatal-pediatric transport or critical care paramedic preferred. Certification as a Louisiana NREMTP and Alabama NREMTP preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of the information and techniques to identify, diagnose and treat human injuries or diseases for adult, pediatric and neonatal patients. Knowledge of agents, equipment, procedures, and techniques for the provision of emergency and critical care for inter-facility and scene transports. Verbal and written communication skills. Ability to remain calm in emergency conditions. Ability to provide physical and psychological treatment and comfort to patients. Ability to withstand exposure to noise, external weather conditions, and work in high altitudes. Ability to maintain and comply with weight and lifting restrictions and requirements. Ability to fill shifts at Jackson UMMC campus or remote site as required.
Responsibilities
- Evaluates, plans, provides and documents care for patients in the disaster, transport, (air, ground) and/or the out of hospital environment.
- Provides physical and psychological comfort to patients, monitors patients condition during transport and adverse reactions to drugs of treatment.
- Interacts with pre-hospital and hospital personnel to ascertain the details surrounding the illness or injuries.
- Ensures the proper functioning and inventory of communications equipment, medical equipment and medical supplies. Reports equipment failures.
- Assists in maintaining, sterilizing and cleaning transport medical equipment to ensure the safety of patients in accordance with UMMC standards and protocols.
- Promotes a positive image of UMMC by participating in community outreach and educational programs.
- Assists in precepting and orienting colleagues and healthcare students.
- Ensures regulatory compliance of patient care provided during transport, prepares and maintains applicable reports and documentation.
- The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Requires constant exposure to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and exposure to heat and cold, constant handling or working with potentially dangerous equipment, constant exposure to bio-hazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, frequent working hours significantly beyond regularly scheduled hours, constant travelling to offsite locations, constant activities subject to significant volume changes of a seasonal/clinical nature, constant work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, frequent bending, frequent lifting and carrying more than 100 pounds, frequent climbing, frequent crawling, frequent crouching/stooping, frequent driving, frequent kneeling, frequent pushing/pulling, frequent reaching, frequent sitting, frequent standing, frequent twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)
Time Type:
FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:
No
Pay Class:
Hourly
FTE %:
100
Work Shift:
Benefits Eligibility:
Grant Funded:
Job Posting Date:
04/30/2026
Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Flight Paramedic
Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation standards
H-1B approval hinges on proving the role requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Pull the O*NET profile for Flight Paramedic to document the degree requirement before your employer files the I-129.
Target air medical operators with LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Flight Paramedic employers by verified DOL Labor Condition Application filings. Employers with active LCA history have already navigated the prevailing-wage certification step and are structurally prepared to sponsor.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Run the OFLC Wage Search using the correct SOC code for your role and the employer's county. Your offered wage must meet or exceed the certified level or DOL will reject the LCA, stalling the entire H-1B filing.
Ask whether the employer files cap-exempt petitions
Air medical programs affiliated with nonprofit hospitals or university health systems may qualify for cap-exempt H-1B status, bypassing the annual lottery. Confirm the employer's tax-exempt status during offer negotiations, not after signing.
Prepare for site-specific worksite addenda on your I-129
Flight Paramedic roles often involve multiple bases or dispatch locations. USCIS requires a certified LCA for each distinct worksite, so confirm your employer lists every base you'll rotate through before the petition is submitted.
Document clinical certifications as required degree equivalents
If your degree is in a related health science field rather than paramedicine specifically, work with your employer's attorney to compile a credential evaluation. USCIS accepts three years of specialized experience as a substitute for one year of formal education.
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Find Flight Paramedic JobsFlight Paramedic H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Flight Paramedic role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It can, but the employer must document that the specific position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. USCIS scrutinizes paramedic roles because entry-level positions often don't require a four-year degree. Flight Paramedic jobs at air medical programs affiliated with hospital systems are more likely to meet the standard when the employer ties the role to clinical degree requirements explicitly in the job description and LCA.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Flight Paramedic positions?
Air medical operators, hospital-based flight programs, and regional trauma networks are the most common sponsors. Employers with existing DOL Labor Condition Application filings for flight or critical care paramedic roles have already established the prevailing-wage structure needed for sponsorship. Use Migrate Mate to search Flight Paramedic roles filtered by verified H-1B sponsorship history so you're applying to employers already set up to file.
What happens to my H-1B status if my base location changes after approval?
USCIS requires a new or amended LCA for each worksite where you'll work for more than a short-term period, generally defined as more than 60 days in a metropolitan statistical area not covered by the original certification. If your employer reassigns you to a different base, they must file an amended I-129 with the updated worksite information before you begin working there, or your H-1B authorization for that location is invalid.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new air medical employer mid-status?
Yes. H-1B portability under AC21 allows you to start working for a new employer as soon as the new I-129 petition is filed with USCIS, without waiting for approval, provided your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days and you're maintaining valid status. The new employer must file a new LCA certified for the role's location and wage level before submitting the petition.
Does the H-1B cap apply to Flight Paramedic roles at hospital-affiliated flight programs?
Not if the employer qualifies as a cap-exempt organization. Nonprofit hospitals, university medical centers, and entities affiliated with higher education institutions can file H-1B petitions outside the annual 85,000-cap lottery. If your flight program operates under a nonprofit hospital's tax-exempt umbrella, you can be sponsored at any point in the year without waiting for the April registration window, which significantly reduces time-to-hire.
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