Is there a weight limit to be a flight nurse?
Is there a weight limit to be a flight nurse? 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.
Do flight nurses work alone?
A flight nurse can work with a flight physician or work independently, depending on the aircraft personnel and the needs of the patient being transported. Services provided during the flight can vary based on the needs of the patient and each situation.
Can I fly if overweight?
In general, obese passengers on airlines who require a seatbelt extender and/or cannot lower the armrests between seats are asked to pay for a second seat on their flight, unless there are two empty seats together somewhere on the plane. Special size passengers have little to no choice when it comes to this rule.
What is the maximum BMI for cabin crew?
The airline said that the normal BMI for an air hostess is between 18 and 22, overweight between 22 and 27, and obese for a value above 27. For male attendants the brackets were 18 to 25, 25 to 30, and above. The NHS says a healthy BMI is between 18.5 and 24.9.