Aerospace Flight Surgeon — Lead Aircrew Medical Team

United States Air Force; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days (30 days)

Healthcare coverage

Housing assistance

Generous retirement program

CME opportunities

Travel opportunities

Job summary

The United States Air Force is seeking a Flight Surgeon to serve as the primary care physician for aircrew and special-duty operators, leading a team to develop preventive medical practices to keep Airmen flying.

As a commissioned officer, you will access unparalleled benefits and opportunities, including continuing medical education, travel, and professional advancement, while working in a clinical or hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of a U.S. residency in an accredited program with board certification in a primary care specialty is required.
• Board certification must be current and in a primary care specialty such as family, emergency, pediatrics, internal medicine or by ABPM, and must show proof of primary care privileges for the 12 months directly preceding commissioning.
• Completion of a flight physical (USAF Flying Class II), AMP course (~nine weeks), and eight-week Officer Training School are required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen between 18 and 47 years old and willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical examinations and provide care for air and missile crews.
• Determine fitness for flying and special duties as well as evaluating living and working environments to detect and control health hazards.
• Regularly participate in flying missions to observe and advise on aeromedical issues.
• Develop and manage preventive medicine programs, including the education of flight personnel in healthy lifestyles.
• Establish procedures for managing casualties in aviation accidents and other disasters.
• Provide advice on aeromedical evacuation and serve on aviation mishap investigation boards.
• Serve as the liaison between flying squadrons and medical services.

Education

U.S. residency completed

Board certification in primary care

Flight physical (USAF Flying Class II)

Aerospace Medicine Primary (AMP) course

Officer Training School

U.S. citizenship

Willingness to relocate

Job description

The United States Air Force is seeking a Flight Surgeon to serve as the primary care physician for aircrew and special-duty operators, leading a team to develop preventive medical practices to keep Airmen flying.

As a commissioned officer, you will access unparalleled benefits and opportunities, including continuing medical education, travel, and professional advancement, while working in a clinical or hospital setting.