Air Force Flight Surgeon: Aerospace Medicine Lead

United States Air Force; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days of vacation with pay

Outstanding healthcare coverage

Food and housing assistance

Generous retirement program

Continuing medical education (CME)

Travel opportunities

Sponsored Fellowship opportunities

Working with top medical teams

Clinical or hospital setting

Ability to relocate without seniority

Job summary

The United States Air Force seeks a Flight Surgeon to serve as the primary care physician for aircrew and pilots, leading a dedicated team to develop, manage and implement preventive medical practices to keep our Airmen flying and safe.

As a commissioned officer, you will have access to funding for education, sponsored fellowships, extensive healthcare benefits, generous leave, and opportunities to work in clinical or hospital settings with some of the world’s most capable medical teams.

Qualifications

• Residency completed with board certification in primary specialty.
• Current board certification in a primary care specialty (family, emergency, pediatrics, internal medicine or ABPM).
• Flight physical (USAF Flying Class II) completed.
• Aerospace Medicine Primary (AMP) course completed (~nine weeks).
• Officer Training School completed.
• U.S. citizen aged 18–47.
• Willingness to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical examinations and provide care for air and missile crews.
• Determine fitness for flying and special duties; evaluate environments for health hazards.
• Regularly participate in flying missions to observe aeromedical issues.
• Develop and manage preventive medicine programs and educate flight personnel.
• Establish procedures for handling casualties in aviation accidents and other disasters.
• Advise on aeromedical evacuation and serve on aviation mishap boards.
• Liaise between flying squadrons and medical services.

Skills

Board certification

Flight physical

AMP course

Officer Training School

Willing to relocate

Education

MD/DO

Job description

The United States Air Force seeks a Flight Surgeon to serve as the primary care physician for aircrew and pilots, leading a dedicated team to develop, manage and implement preventive medical practices to keep our Airmen flying and safe.

As a commissioned officer, you will have access to funding for education, sponsored fellowships, extensive healthcare benefits, generous leave, and opportunities to work in clinical or hospital settings with some of the world’s most capable medical teams.