What are the responsibilities and job description for the Military Service - U.S. Air Force, Flight Surgeon position at Military Service - U.S. Air Force?
This job requires military service with a contract as a commissioned officer in the Air Force. The application is for a specific position within the Air Force.
Position Summary
The stresses and conditions that result from working in extreme conditions require unique, specialized care. Aerospace Medicine Specialists/Flight Surgeons are primary care physicians for pilots and crew members traveling in air or space. You will 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.
Primary Responsibilities
- 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 advice on aeromedical evacuation and serve on aviation mishap investigation boards
- Serve as the liaison between flying squadrons and medical services
Benefits
- Up to 30 days of vacation with pay each year
- Excellent healthcare coverage for you and your family
- Food and housing allowance
- A generous retirement program from day one of your service
- World class job/technical training that will make you competitive in any field
- Financial benefits to help you pay for college/higher education
Qualifications
- M.D. or D.O. degree and completed an ACGME- or AOA-accredited program of postgraduate specialty training
- If a graduate of a foreign medical school, you must have attained permanent certification by the Educational Council for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) and complete an approved internship, residency and/or fellowship
- Completion of a residency at a fully accredited residency program. Approved residencies are Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine. Internal Medicine candidates with subspecialty training will require CFM approval
- Must be proficient in adult primary care medicine
- Completion of a primary course in aerospace medicine
- Must hold a current, active, permanent and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a state or territory of the United States or in the District of Columbia
- Must possess an aeronautical rating of Flight Surgeon, Senior Flight Surgeon or Chief Flight Surgeon
- Minimum 12 months of experience as a flight surgeon (Aerospace Medicine Specialist only)
- Board eligible in Aerospace Medicine (Aerospace Medicine Specialist only)
- Completion of Commissioned Officer training course
- Must be a U.S. citizen between the ages of 18 and 47
- Must be willing to relocate
About the Air Force
The mission of the U.S. Air Force is to fly, fight and win—airpower anytime, anywhere. We offer over 200 careers ranging from healthcare to engineering and we live by three core values: integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do. Join us and see how far you’ll go.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $57,088.25 per year
Work Location: On the road
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement PlanSalary : $57,088