Aerospace Medicine Physician Specialist

U.S Air Force; Reserve (LA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S Air Force is seeking an Officer-Specialty Aerospace Medicine Physician Specialist to care for aircrew and support officers. The role focuses on flight readiness, preventive medicine, and aeromedical programs at Maxwell AFB, AL.

The position requires an MD or DO and completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited program, with duties including evaluating fitness for flight and participating in missions and investigations.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree
• ACGME- or AOA-accredited postgraduate residency or fellowship in aerospace medicine.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical examinations and provide care for air and missile crews.
• Determine fitness for flying and special duties, and evaluate living and working environments to detect health hazards.
• Regularly participate in flying missions to observe and advise on aeromedical issues.
• Develop and manage preventive medicine programs, including 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

MD or DO degree

ACGME- or AOA-accredited postgraduate residency

Job description

O f f i c e r - S p e c i a l t y AEROSPACE MEDICINE PHYSICIAN SPECIALIST

CARING FOR THOSE WHO FLY

The stresses and conditions that result from working in extreme conditions require unique, specialized care. Aerospace Medicine Physician Specialists are primary care physicians for pilots and crew members traveling in air or space. These physicians discover, prevent and manage the various physiological responses that result from encountering exceptional environments, enabling our Airmen to stay in peak condition and continue their jobs in the air.

What you’ll do

• 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

Become a Flight Surgeon

TRAINING & EDUCATION

How do we transform you from the civilian sector to a leader and an Officer in the Air Force? From education to continued training, your Air Force path is here.

Officer Training School

8.5 weeks

Military Training Location

Maxwell AFB, AL

REQUIREMENTS

You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.

M.D. or D.O. degree and completed an ACGME- or AOA-accredited program of postgraduate specialty training