Air Force Flight Surgeon: Lead Aeromedical Care & Flying Missions

United States Air Force; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days of vacation with pay each year

Outstanding healthcare coverage for你 F

Food and housing assistance

Generous retirement program

Continuing medical education

Free or low-cost world travel

Job summary

The United States Air Force seeks a Flight Surgeon to serve as the primary care physician for pilots, aircrew and special-duty operators, leading a team to develop and implement preventive health practices.

This commission offers robust benefits and career opportunities within a structured military environment, with a schedule of M-F 9-5 and opportunities for professional travel and advancement.

Qualifications

• Completion of a U.S. residency in a fully accredited program with board certification in a primary care specialty.
• Board certification must be current and in a primary care field such as family, emergency, pediatrics, internal medicine or ABPM.
• Must have completed a USAF Flying Class II flight physical.
• Must complete the Aerospace Medicine Primary (AMP) course (about nine weeks).
• Must finish eight-week Officer Training School.
• U.S. citizenship required.

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 and advise on aeromedical issues.
• Develop and manage preventive medicine programs and educate flight personnel on healthy lifestyles.
• Establish procedures for managing casualties in aviation accidents and other disasters.
• Advise on aeromedical evacuation and serve on aviation mishap investigation boards.
• Serve as liaison between flying squadrons and medical services.

Education

U.S. residency completed (fully accredited)

Board certification in a primary care specialty (family/emergency/pediatrics/internal medicine) or ABPM

USAF Flying Class II flight physical

Aerospace Medicine Primary (AMP) course

Officer Training School (8 weeks)

U.S. citizenship

Job description

The United States Air Force seeks a Flight Surgeon to serve as the primary care physician for pilots, aircrew and special-duty operators, leading a team to develop and implement preventive health practices.

This commission offers robust benefits and career opportunities within a structured military environment, with a schedule of M-F 9-5 and opportunities for professional travel and advancement.