Air Operations Manager

CareFlite • Irving, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Air Operations Manager oversees all air clinical operations, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant delivery of critical care transport services. This role provides leadership and support to air clinical personnel, manages staffing and training programs, oversees quality improvement initiatives, and collaborates with operational and medical leadership to maintain the highest standards of patient care.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current Texas Paramedic certification or unrestricted nursing license.
• Minimum 3 years of EMS experience, including 911 response experience.
• Minimum 2 years of flight clinician experience.
• Current Texas Class C driver's license.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work flexible schedules.
• ACLS, BLS, NRP, PALS
• ATLS or TPATC
• Must maintain all required flight line and CAMTS Clinical Care Supervisor qualifications.

Nice To Haves

• National Registry Paramedic certification.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Air Clinical personnel across the Air Division.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, attendance, and operational readiness of air medical bases.
• Oversee orientation, clinical evaluations, and performance management of air clinical staff.
• Collaborate with Flight Operations, Maintenance, Education, and Medical Leadership to ensure operational excellence.
• Ensure compliance with CAMTS standards, clinical protocols, and regulatory requirements.
• Support quality assurance, process improvement, and patient safety initiatives.
• Participate in hiring, employee development, coaching, and disciplinary processes.
• Foster positive relationships with healthcare partners, first responders, and external stakeholders.
• Assist with budget planning, resource management, and cost-saving initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED