Aviation Medicine Flight Surgeon

PIDS Advocacy Committee - As; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Air Force seeks Flight Surgeons to serve as the primary care physician for air and missile crews, leading a team to develop and implement preventive practices to keep Airmen flying. This role offers opportunities to work in clinical or hospital settings and participate in international travel as part of duties.

Requirements include U.S. residency in an accredited program, board certification in a primary care specialty, USAF Flying Class II flight physical, AMP course, Officer Training

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree required.
• Residency in an accredited U.S. program.
• Board certification in a primary care specialty (family, emergency, pediatrics, internal medicine or ABPM).
• Flight physical (USAF Flying Class II) required.
• AMP Aerospace Medicine Primary course completed.
• Completion of Officer Training School.
• U.S. citizen aged 18–47; willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical examinations and provide care for air and missile crews.
• Determine fitness for flying and special duties; assess living and working environments for health hazards.
• Participate in flying missions to advise on aeromedical issues.
• Develop and manage preventive medicine programs and educate flight personnel.
• Establish procedures for managing casualties in aviation accidents and disasters.
• Advise on aeromedical evacuation and serve on mishap investigation boards.
• Act as liaison between flying squadrons and medical services.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical exams

Aeromedical knowledge

Education

MD/DO degree

US residency in accredited program

Board certification in primary specialty

USAF Flying Class II flight physical

AMP Aerospace Medicine Primary course

Officer Training School

US citizenship (18–47)

Job description

The U.S. Air Force seeks Flight Surgeons to serve as the primary care physician for air and missile crews, leading a team to develop and implement preventive practices to keep Airmen flying. This role offers opportunities to work in clinical or hospital settings and participate in international travel as part of duties.

Requirements include U.S. residency in an accredited program, board certification in a primary care specialty, USAF Flying Class II flight physical, AMP course, Officer Training