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How much do flight doctor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for flight doctor in Oregon is $29.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.67 and $30.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a flight doctor?

Flight Doctors, also known as aeromedical physicians, are medical professionals specially trained to provide emergency medical care to patients during air transport, such as on helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft. Their primary responsibility is to stabilize and monitor patients who require urgent medical attention while being transported between facilities or from the scene of an accident. Flight Doctors work closely with flight nurses and paramedics, and they must be skilled in advanced life support and aeromedicine to handle the unique challenges of providing care at altitude and in confined spaces.

What are the main challenges flight doctors face during aeromedical evacuations, and how can they prepare for them?

Flight doctors often encounter challenges such as limited medical equipment, restricted space, and changing patient conditions due to altitude and motion during aeromedical evacuations. To prepare, they undergo specialized training in aviation medicine, emergency care, and teamwork under pressure. Adapting quickly, maintaining clear communication with flight crews, and anticipating complications are key to ensuring patient safety. Regular simulation exercises and staying updated on protocols can help flight doctors manage these unique situations effectively.

What is the difference between Flight Doctor vs Flight Nurse?

AspectFlight DoctorFlight Nurse
Required CredentialsMedical degree, medical license, often additional flight or emergency trainingNursing degree, registered nurse license, specialized emergency or flight training
Work EnvironmentAircraft, emergency scenes, hospitalsAircraft, emergency scenes, hospitals
Employer & Industry UsageAir ambulance services, hospitals, emergency response teamsAir ambulance services, hospitals, emergency response teams
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared due to similar emergency and flight environmentsOften compared with Flight Doctor as part of air medical teams

Flight Doctors and Flight Nurses both work in air medical transport, providing critical care during flights. The main difference lies in their credentials: Flight Doctors are licensed physicians with advanced medical training, while Flight Nurses are registered nurses with specialized emergency training. Both roles operate in similar environments and are employed by air ambulance services, but their scope of practice and responsibilities differ based on their medical qualifications.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a flight doctor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Flight Doctor, you need a medical degree, board certification in emergency or critical care medicine, and experience in pre-hospital or transport settings. Familiarity with advanced life support equipment, aeromedical evacuation protocols, and specialized transport monitoring systems is crucial. Strong decision-making, teamwork, and communication skills help manage complex cases and coordinate with flight crews under pressure. These competencies ensure patient safety and effective medical care in the unique and challenging environment of air transport.

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Infographic showing various Flight Doctor job openings in Oregon as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,244 per year, or $29.9 per hour.

Strength and Conditioning Coach

Reef Systems

Portland, OR • On-site

Full-time

PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
 
Reef Systems is seeking to identify a collaborative team (Physical Therapist/Injury Manager, Athletic Trainer (Certified) ATC, Strength and Conditioning Coach, and Sports Performance Psychologist) to provide Human Performance Program Services performing injury prevention and mitigation, rehabilitation services, and human performance optimization services to personnel assigned to the 125th Special Tactics Squadron (STS) in Portland, OR.
 
Schedule:
Services are to be provided between the hours of 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM on Monday through Friday and during the squadron’s Regularly Scheduled Drills (RSDs), except on recognized holidays or when the Government facility/installation is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government-directed facility/installation closings.
 
Recognized Holidays:
Recognized Holidays: The following are recognized United States (US) holidays. The contractor shall not
perform services on these days:
  • New Year’s Day: January 1st
  • Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday
  • President’s Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day: July 4th
  • Labor Day
  • Columbus Day
  • Veteran’s Day: November 11th
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day: December 25th
 
Personal Time Off:
Additionally, Reef Systems provides ten (10) days of personal time off (PTO).
 
Performance Requirements:
  • Provide coverage of the Human Performance Program services.
  • Shall maintain a clean and safe Human Performance Program work area. All Human Performance Program equipment and facilities will be cleaned daily and as needed after use with Tuberculocidal/bactericidal/virucidal/fungicidal cleanser.
  • Shall maintain a current file on all personnel seeking treatment and increasing their performance so they can track their progress and that identifies rehabilitation strategies. The SCS shall combine their programs with the PT/IM and ATC in order to develop the most appropriate individual rehabilitation/functional fitness individual plan. The SCS shall provide copies of all required documentation to the unit Flight Doctor weekly. The Contractor shall also provide quarterly reporting that demonstrates utilization of HPO Services, to include Opportunities for Training and Education vs. Actual Use.
  • Design, implement and monitor individualized strength and conditioning programs for squadron personnel. The contractor shall provide programs on a continuous basis based on a 5-day training week. At a minimum there shall be programs available designed around the unit HPP facility equipment as well as programs designed for remote work and TDY locations that do not rely on specialized strength and conditioning equipment.
  • The programs will be individualized, periodized, structured physical training programs that consist of the following components: movement preparation/warm up, movement skills, pillar preparation/activation, strength/power development, energy system development, and recovery/regeneration.
  • Each individual program will link physical training to functional tasks that Air Force Special Warfare (AFSPECWAR) Airmen perform; crawling, lifts, carries, tumbling, combative, climbing, jumping, vaulting, individual movement techniques, survival swimming, load carriage, rucking, and running.
  • Conduct performance assessments of each operator IAW the AFSPECWAR Tier II Operator Fitness Test. Contractor will record performance metrics and provide data trend analysis on individual operators and unit aggregate to leadership at quarterly meetings.
  • Assist in the education of ST operators on topics to include nutrition, sleep, supplementation and recovery in accordance with the monthly reported unit-specific Human Performance Program requirements and long-term objectives based on the unit’s specific mission requirements.
  • Perform postural and biomechanical analyses to assist with identifying contributing factors relating to faulty movement patterns in accordance with the documented individual treatment plans.
  • Utilize the results of tactile and functional movement assessments to make recommendations concerning corrective exercise strategies in accordance with the documented individual treatment plans.
  • Utilize therapeutic taping, instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization, muscle energy or proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) techniques as needed to complement the strength and conditioning program.
  • Provide guidance to help prevent injury and to maximize the operators’ physical conditioning and performance in accordance with the documented individual treatment plans.
  • Participate in weekly and monthly meetings to review the care provided to operators and identify opportunities for improvement in the quarterly reports.
  • Serves as an advisor to unit members in matters related to injury prevention, sports medicine, and rehabilitation for the purpose of making recommendations and providing advice related to strength and conditioning.
  • Collaborate throughout the POTFF and Human Performance Program community to enhance the quality of programs delivered.
  • Conduct equipment, product, and literature reviews to ensure the Human Performance Program stays current with the provision of programming. Information shall be provided to support recommendations and comments on equipment as part of the quarterly reports.
  • Record participation metrics as follows: Participation Metrics; number of daily training sessions offered, number of operators contacts (number of operators in group training sessions or individual training sessions), number of operators tested, follow up and education contacts (operator interactions via phone or email, hallway consults, educational classes, etc.…)
  • Participate in the collection and reporting of workload data as part of the quarterly utilization report.
  • Ensure safe and effective operation of equipment used and contribute to a safe training environment at all times.
 
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s highly preferred) in an accredited exercise science, health science, or physical education-related discipline and shall have a minimum of five years of experience.
  • Additional credentials are desirable such as a soft tissue specialist, Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT) or other certifications pertaining to providers of manual therapy for soft tissue injuries.
  • CSCS certified through the NSCA or a certified Sports Performance Coach through the USAWA.
  • Minimum of one year of experience working with elite level athletes within the SOF community, NCAA,
  • or professional sports.
  • Capable of meeting physical demands of training with SOF including the ability to hike over rough terrain and function in austere environments to observe SOF training evolutions, the ability to assist with strength and conditioning testing and training protocols, and the ability to lift and manipulate loads or weights up to 20kilograms.
  • Current certification in basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) to include Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training.
 
Location:
142nd Wing
Portland Air National Guard Base
6801 N.E. Cornfoot Rd.
Portland, Oregon 97218
 
Point of Contact for this Posting:
Art Mata
amata@reef-sys.com