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Careers at Duke Life Flight

Duke Life Flight is Duke Health's critical care and emergency air and ground transport team, accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS). With 120+ team members, including paramedics, nurses, respiratory therapists, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and communications specialists, the team works quickly to provide compassionate care and transport services to critically ill patients of all ages, while utilizing state-of-the-art equipment, in partnership with Metro Aviation. 

3

EC145C2e Helicopters

40

Years serving the community

120+

Team members

4,500+

Flight and ground missions completed annually
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Celebrating 40 Years 

Since 1985, Duke Life Flight has been a lifeline to countless patients who need the most critical care. What started as North Carolina's first hospital-based emergency transport services with a single helicopter has grown into a comprehensive air and ground team delivering access to advanced care. Meet the team that continues to push boundaries to save lives, one mission at a time.
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Duke Life Flight locations

With dedicated bases in Durham, Henderson, and Smithfield, North Carolina, Duke Life Flight provides critical air and ground transport services across the Triangle and beyond. Our skilled teams deliver rapid, compassionate care when it matters most—bringing Duke Health’s expertise directly to the communities we serve. For professionals seeking a fast-paced, mission-driven environment, Duke Life Flight offers the opportunity to make a lifesaving impact while working alongside some of the best in emergency and critical care.

Resources for learning

Duke Life Flight offers continuing education courses, semi-annual classes focused on maintaining skills, and other didactic offerings for all team members.

Team members can utilize Duke Life Flight's dedicated simulation lab, which houses state-of-the-art equipment and patient simulators. The simulation lab is used to help new team members train for their transition to the team after orientation and for ongoing skill growth and validation for the entire team.

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