Do airlines hire nurses as flight attendants?

At one time in aviation history only nurses were hired as flight attendants. That was long ago and it's no longer the case. However, being a nurse is still viewed as a plus with many airlines and I worked with a number of flight attendants who were LVNs or RNs.



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Flight nurses, also known as transport nurses, are registered nurses that are trained to provide medical care as they transport patients in either rotor (helicopter) or fixed-wing (plane) aircraft.

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Upon World War II the nurses left the airlines and joined the military. The airlines then hired young women to take over. By now the name of the stewardess had changed to reflect both genders and are now called flight attendants.

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After becoming a registered nurse, look for work in an emergency department, trauma unit or intensive care unit to gain the experience you need to work as a flight nurse. Most employers require nurses to have at least three to five years of critical care or emergency experience before hiring them as flight nurses.

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A flight nurse cares for critically ill patients in a helicopter or plane as they're being transported from the scene of an accident or from one medical facility to another.

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A full-time flight nurse may work up to 10 24-hour shifts over four weeks, whereas a part-time flight nurse may only work three 24-hour shifts a month.

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With the right education, training, and skills, you can take your career to the skies and become a Flight Nurse. Flight nursing is a highly competitive specialty in the nursing field.

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Most flight nurses work two 24-hour shifts per week. They must be on-call for those 48 hours to respond when patients need them at a moment's notice. Some professionals spend their off-hours continuing education courses or working second jobs in healthcare.

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There is no upper age limit for flight attendants.

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How Old Is Too Old To Become A Flight Attendant? As long as you are in good shape, you will never be too old to be a flight attendant. Airlines hire flight attendants in their 30's, 40's, 50's, and 60+ years of age. Many flight attendants start after retirement as a second career.

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You must be age 55 with10 years of company service. With the exception of a Medical Leave of Absence, all Flight Attendants must retire from active status or voluntary furlough. If you were age 50 with 10 years of service as of May 1, 2003, you also met the eligibility requirements for early retirement.

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Intubation is a vital skill performed by flight nurses and paramedics. Before flight training, nurses do not routinely intubate and must be trained in proper techniques.

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The highest-paid flight nurses can be found in California while the lowest-paid flight nurses can be found in Alabama.

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Flight Nurse Height & Weight Requirements Must be able to pass pre-placement physical exam including functional capacity exam (strength and flexibility assessment, including being able to lift up to 100 pounds), drug screening and background screen. Must maintain body weight below 215 lbs.

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In addition to having similar responsibilities to nurses in critical care and emergency medicine, flight nurses have further training that enables them to care for very ill and injured patients. Successful flight nurses are able to quickly assess, diagnose, and treat their patients with very limited time and resources.

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