Careers/Air Medical Crew

Air Medical Crew

Delivering Critical Care, Anywhere

At STARS, our Air Medical Crew (AMC) members are more than flight nurses and paramedics—they are critical care providers trained to deliver life-saving care in the most challenging environments. Whether responding to a remote trauma scene, stabilizing a critically ill patient, or providing life-saving interventions mid-flight, our teams are all trained to work in emergency/ICU/CCU and out-of-hospital environments.

STARS air medical crew check medical and radio equipment inside the medical cabin of a STARS H145 air ambulance helicopter in preparation for a mission.

Expert training. Advanced technology. Unwavering commitment.

At STARS, our flight nurses and paramedics deliver cutting-edge transport medicine in high-stakes environments. With rigorous, ongoing training and leading-edge equipment, they are ready for any scenario.

Our team provides:

Airway management and ventilator support.
Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS).
Blood administration and point-of-care lab testing (including ultrasound).
Critical trauma and multi-system injury care.
Pediatric, obstetric, and neurological emergency management.

Collaboration in Action

Life-saving care doesn’t happen alone. Every mission is built on teamwork. Our AMC members work in lockstep with:

Pilots – Ensuring safe, rapid transport to and from the scene.
Emergency Communications Team – Providing real-time mission coordination.
Hospital and EMS Partners – Seamless patient handoffs for continuity of care.
Ground First Responders – Working with fire, EMS, first responder partners, and law enforcement teams at the scene.

Two members of a STARS air medical crew and a pilot unload an empty stretcher from the back of a STARS H145 air ambulance helicopter while on the helipad on top of the Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Three members of STARS' Air Medical Crew check equipment and stretcher in the back of a STARS H145 air ambulance at the Winnipeg hangar.

Grow with STARS Air Medical Crew

Push your skills to the next level with specialized training. Joining STARS means ongoing learning and professional development, including:

Advanced Prehospital Critical Care Training – Elevate your expertise with simulation-based and real-world training.
Flight Physiology and Transport Medicine – Learn to manage patient care in airborne environments.
High-Risk Scenario Training – Prepare for trauma, pediatric, obstetric, and neurological emergencies in dynamic conditions.

If you thrive in high-stakes environments and are committed to continuous growth, STARS is the place to advance your career.

STARS Wins Big: 2024 Association of Air Medical Services Sim Cup

The AAMS event is a high-stakes, realistic scenario designed to test flight medical crews’ abilities. Teams must act quickly under pressure, showcasing advanced critical care knowledge, communication skills, and the ability to work seamlessly in tandem.

It’s an honour to represent STARS on a stage like the Air Medical Transport Conference. It’s a testament to the education and training they provide to us that allows us to give us high quality care to our patients.”

Chris Fay, STARS Flight Paramedic

STARS Academy

STARS partners with the University of Calgary to offer the STARS Critical Care and Transport Medicine Academy certificate course through the Continuing Medical Education Department. The 21-week course covers the fundamentals of critical care and transport medicine and is designed for rural and urban registered nurses, paramedics (ground and fixed-wing) and physicians who wish to expand their knowledge and skills when caring for the critically ill and/or injured patients.
Learn more about STARS Academy

STARS Air Medical Crew members Chris Fay and Kevin Easton work together on a human patient simulator during a simulation competition exercise at the 2024 Association of Air Medical Services Sim Cup. Judges are present rating their performance.

Bring your skills to our team

STARS Air Medical Crew members are highly trained professionals with extensive experience in critical care and emergency response. Our minimum qualifications ensure that every team member is prepared for the demands of this vital role.

A minimum of 48 hours per month as an air medical crew member (four shifts) as well as approximately 96 hours of continuing education per year is required to maintain competency. There are full time and part time opportunities available.

Our Air Medical Crews participate in community relations and externally focused education activities with our partners in the chain of survival.

Flight nurse and flight paramedic minimum qualifications

Please note, the below are minimum requirements. Some postings may require applicants to have additional experience or training than noted.

Provincial Certification

Clinical Experience

Certificates or Equivalent

Additional Requirements

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