Aerospace Flight Surgeon: Lead Care for Airmen

Confidential; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days vacation with pay

Healthcare coverage

Travel opportunities

Retirement program

Continuing medical education

Education funding

Job summary

United States Air Force seeks a Flight Surgeon to serve as a primary care physician for air and space crews, leading a team to develop preventive practices and manage aeromedical programs. You will oversee medical examinations, flight fitness, and casualty procedures in a hospital/clinical setting.

Ideal candidates hold U.S. residency, board certification in primary care, and AMP/OTC training, with 18–47 years age range and relocation willingness.

Qualifications

• Completion of a U.S. residency with board certification in a primary specialty
• Current board certification with primary care privileges for the 12 months preceding commissioning
• Completion of a flight physical (USAF Flying Class II)
• Completion of the Aerospace Medicine Primary (AMP) course (~nine weeks)
• Completion of eight-week Officer Training School
• Must be a U.S. citizen between 18 and 47
• Must be 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 advise on aeromedical evacuation and serve on aviation mishap investigation boards
• Serve as the liaison between flying squadrons and medical services

Skills

Aerospace Medicine

Flight Medicine

Emergency Care

Medical Team Leadership

Aviation Medical Liaison

Education

U.S. medical residency

Board certification in primary care

ABPM certification

Aerospace Medicine Primary (AMP) course

Officer Training School

Job description

United States Air Force seeks a Flight Surgeon to serve as a primary care physician for air and space crews, leading a team to develop preventive practices and manage aeromedical programs. You will oversee medical examinations, flight fitness, and casualty procedures in a hospital/clinical setting.

Ideal candidates hold U.S. residency, board certification in primary care, and AMP/OTC training, with 18–47 years age range and relocation willingness.