Critical Care Flight Nurse
Employer: 247 Aviation Air Ambulance
Location: Belfast International Airport (Aldergrove), Northern Ireland (with UK & international travel)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (PAYE)
About Us
247 Aviation Air Ambulance provides a dedicated global aeromedical service from our Belfast International base, with a secondary base in development. We operate a fleet of Learjet 45XR and Pilatus PC-12 aircraft in air ambulance configuration with state-of-the-art medical technology. Our missions include medical repatriation, inter-hospital transfers, and critical care retrievals worldwide.
The Role
As a Critical Care Flight Nurse, you will:
* Deliver advanced critical care during international aeromedical missions.
* Work as part of a multi-disciplinary in-flight team (doctor, nurse, paramedic) or independently on lower-acuity transfers.
* Care for patients with diverse conditions, including respiratory, cardiac, trauma, surgical, obstetric, psychiatric, and palliative.
* Participate in ground ambulance transfers and occasionally scheduled/commercial escort missions.
* Assist with mission preparation, documentation, and post-flight review.
* Integral role in mission planning, including flight coordination duties from our Medical Operations office.
This role is ideal for ICU nurses who are calm under pressure, adaptable, and motivated by delivering world-class care in challenging environments.
Training & Development
* Full orientation and induction programme (classroom, online, and practical training).
* Mentorship and supervision during initial missions.
* Annual competency endorsement for aeromedical practice.
* Career progression opportunities in teaching, audit, research, and management.
Essential Criteria
Applicants must meet all essential criteria:
* Right to work in the UK or ROI
* Current NMC (UK) or NMBI (ROI) registration
* Ability to work from Belfast base (with UK/international travel)
* Minimum 3 years' post-registration experience (Band 5 or above)
* Recent (within 2 years) ICU/Level 3 critical care experience
* Skilled in managing ventilated and inotrope/pressor-dependent patients
* Current ILS/ALS provider certification
* Excellent written and verbal English communication
* Good health record & physical fitness for aeromedical work
* Access NI/DBS clearance, no disciplinary record
* Able to maintain part-time ICU work to keep clinical skills current
* Commitment, enthusiasm, and strong teamwork skills
Desired Criteria
* Accredited ICU course qualification
* Experience in ground/aeromedical patient transport
* Aeromedical/transfer training course completed
* Ability to remain effective in high-pressure situations
Salary & Benefits
* Competitive salary based on NHS pay scales, with additional flying duty supplements
* Permanent PAYE role
* Medical liability insurance provided (for work undertaken with 247 Aviation)
* Ongoing professional development & CPD opportunities
* Unique international nursing career pathway
Location & Travel
* Primary base: Belfast International Airport (Aldergrove)
* Secondary base: In development
* UK/international travel required, including night stops and positioning
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a CAMTS-accredited UK air ambulance service with its own dedicated jet capability
* Work with a team delivering lifesaving care worldwide
* Develop specialist skills in aeromedical and critical care transport
* Advance your career in an exciting, unique clinical environment
Apply today to join 247 Aviation Air Ambulance and take your ICU career to the skies.
For more details about the role, please send an email to
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person