Flight Surgeon: Aerospace Medicine 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

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.