LifeFlight of Maine Named Among “Best Places to Work” in the State for Third Consecutive Year
August 12, 2026
LifeFlight of Maine was named one of the best places to work in Maine by “Best Companies Group.”
LifeFlight Works with Maine DOT to Improve Aviation Safety
July 16, 2026
LifeFlight of Maine is teaming up with the Maine Department of Transportation to install new Automated Weather Observing System III (AWOS III) units across the state. The units, which provide real-time weather data, will improve aviation safety in Maine. LifeFlight relies heavily on weather data from AWOS stations across the state to provide reliable, real time information on weather conditions. When a patient transport […]
Mentoring Future Colleagues
June 18, 2026
How LifeFlight’s new Clinical Mentorship Program is bolstering recruitment efforts and strengthening the critical care workforce across Maine. Clinicians from across Maine are taking part in LifeFlight’s year-long Clinical Mentorship Program, which offers in-person education days at LifeFlight facilities, one-on-one mentorship with a current crew member, and the opportunity to accompany crews on clinical observation […]
Steve Littleson Joins the LifeFlight Foundation as Strategic Philanthropic Advisor
June 18, 2026
We are excited to share that Steve Littleson, a longtime healthcare executive and former hospital system CEO, recently joined The LifeFlight Foundation team as Strategic Philanthropic Advisor. In this role, Littleson will help build and strengthen relationships with major donors, foundations, and corporate partners to advance LifeFlight of Maine’s mission and support the significant philanthropic […]
It’s more than just a job. It’s a mission.
June 18, 2026
“The most important, powerful, and valuable asset we have is our people, and we have an incredible team at LifeFlight.” – Joe Kellner, CEO The LifeFlight staff and crew consists of more than 140 individuals who take great pride in caring for the people of Maine. Whether they work in an ambulance, helicopter, airplane, or […]
2026 LifeFlight Emergency Care Open raises $45,000 support LifeFlight’s clinical education programs
June 16, 2026
We are delighted to announce that the 2026 LifeFlight Emergency Care Open golf tournament raised $45,000 for LifeFlight of Maine’s clinical education program! More than 140 golfers joined us at The Meadows Golf Club in Litchfield on Monday, June 15, 2026. The tournament is a wonderful opportunity to bring together LifeFlight crew, EMS and aviation […]
Flight Paramedic Grows Relationship Between LifeFlight of Maine and the Maine Army National Guard
May 12, 2026
Greg Milliken still recalls the first time he considered becoming a flight paramedic. He was taking an EMT class at a municipal airport in Marshfield, Massachusetts when he saw a medical helicopter land at the airport to refuel. “I remember looking out the window and saying to myself, ‘that is something I would really love to do in […]
We Must Do Better. Our Lives Depend On It.
October 24, 2025
By Joe Kellner, CEO of LifeFlight of Maine A version of this appeared as an op-ed in the Portland Press Herald on November 3, 2025. I am concerned for our country’s healthcare system. I am worried that in ten years, despite the incredible promise of technology and medicine, millions of Americans will have less access […]
Veterans at LifeFlight of Maine
October 24, 2025
LifeFlight of Maine currently has 143 employees across the organization. Thirty-four people — almost one quarter of the LifeFlight staff and crew — are either veterans or current members of the armed forces. These men and women serve in nearly every role and crew position at LifeFlight and are a vital part of our team. […]
A Summer Internship with LifeFlight of Maine
September 4, 2025
By Felipe Pérez My name is Felipe Pérez, and I recently had the opportunity to join LifeFlight as a summer intern. I am a junior at Bowdoin College, where I am majoring in physics and biochemistry, with hopes to attend medical school after graduating. I also have experience as a 911 paramedic, training in Denver, […]
