Flight nurses work on helicopters and airplanes for air ambulance services, hospitals, military units, and emergency medical services. They also spend time at hospitals, trauma centers, airports, and heliports..

Flight nurses provide emergency care to patients during air transport, stabilizing and monitoring them while working with paramedics and pilots. They handle medical emergencies in remote areas and prepare patients for hospital transfer.

A flight nurse is calm, compassionate, adaptable, and thrives under pressure. They make quick decisions, are detail-oriented, resilient, physically fit, and committed to helping others while working independently or in a team.

Technical Skills (Hard Skills):
- Advanced Medical Care
- Monitoring Vital Signs
- Administering Medications
- Emergency Procedures
- Aviation Safety & Flight Physiology
Soft Skills (Interpersonal & Mental Abilities):
- Calm Under Pressure
- Critical Thinking
- Quick Decision-Making
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Physical Stamina
- Adaptability

- Entry Level: Around $70,000 to $85,000 per year
- Mid Level (3–7 years experience): Around $85,000 to $100,000 per year
- Experienced (8+ years): Around $100,000 to $115,000+ per year