Flight Surgeon U.S. Air Force, Global

Confidential; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days vacation with pay

Outstanding healthcare coverage

Travel opportunities

Sponsored fellowship opportunities

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a United States Air Force Flight Surgeon to serve as the primary care physician for aircrew and special-duty operators. You will lead a team to develop preventive practices to keep Airmen flying and manage aeromedical programs in a hospital/clinical setting.

The role requires MD/DO with board certification in a primary care specialty, completion of USAF flight-related requirements, and completion of Officer Training School.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical examinations and provide care for air and missile crews.
• Determine fitness for flying and special duties and assess health hazards.
• Participate in flying missions to observe aeromedical issues.
• Develop and manage preventive medicine programs for flight personnel.
• Establish procedures for managing casualties in aviation accidents.
• Provide advice on aeromedical evacuation and serve on aviation mishap boards.
• Liaise between flying squadrons and medical services.

Skills

Flight medicine

Aeromedical care

Medical leadership

Education

MD/DO degree

Job description

Job at a glance

Degree Required

MD/DO

Position Type

Full-Time

Work Environment

Hospital

Visa Sponsorship

No

Job description

Position SummaryPilots, aircrew and special-duty operators are exposed to extreme environments in air, space, and battle. As an Air Force Flight Surgeon, you will serve as the primary care physician for these extraordinary Airmen. You will also lead a dedicated team of specialized experts to develop, manage and implement preventive practices to keep our Airmen flying.BenefitsThe Air Force benefits package is unparalleled in the civilian world. Benefits include:30 days of vacation with pay each yearOutstanding healthcare coverage for you and your familyFood and housing assistanceGenerous retirement programContinuing medical education opportunitiesFree or low-cost world travel opportunitiesPhysicians in the Air Force enter as commissioned officers. They also enjoy otherbenefits to include but not limited to:

• Funding for continued education units and financial assistance programs
• Sponsored Fellowship opportunities
• Working with some of the most highly competent medical teams in the world
• The opportunity to work in a clinical or hospital setting
• Excellent healthcare coverage and retirement benefits
• Opportunities for travel and advancement
• The ability to change location or specialty without losing seniorityAbout the Air Force

The mission of the U.S. Air Force is to fly, fight and win in air, space, and cyberspace. We live by three core values: integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do. The Air Force offers hundreds of careers from healthcare to engineering in order to serve the American people and provide precise and reliable global vigilance, reach and power for the nation.

Job ResponsibilitiesCareer Tasks for Flight Surgeons

• 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 advise on aeromedical evacuation and serve on aviation mishap investigation boards
• Serve as the liaison between flying squadrons and medical services

QualificationsQualificationsTo be considered, you must meet the following requirements:

Completion of a U.S. residency at a fully accredited residency program with subsequent board certification in that primary specialtyBoard certification must be current and in a primary care specialty such as family, emergency, pediatrics, internal medicine or by the ABPM, and must show proof of primary care privileges for the 12 months directly preceding commissioning.Completion of a flight physical (USAF Flying Class II)Completion of the Aerospace Medicine Primary (AMP) course (~nine weeks)Completion of eight-week Officer Training SchoolMust be a U.S. citizen between the ages of 18 and 47Must be willing to relocate

Working HoursM-F 9-5All Federal Holidays off*

• May Be compensated for Federal Holidays worked.