Aerospace Physician
Randolph Afb, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Family Practice-Sports Medicine
Degree Required
MD/DO
Residency/Fellowship/Externship
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Inpatient
Outpatient
Location
Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
10/10/24
Aerospace Medicine Specialists/Flight Surgeons are primary care physicians for pilots and crew members traveling in air or space. These physicians discover, prevent and manage the various physiological responses that result from encountering exceptional environments, enabling our Airmen to stay in peak condition and continue their jobs in the air.
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Job Responsibilities
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 advice on aeromedical evacuation and serve on aviation mishap investigation boards
Serve as the liaison between flying squadrons and medical services
Qualifications
Must be between the ages of 18 and have not reached your 48th birthday