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Officer-Specialty RESIDENCY TRAINED FLIGHT SURGEON

SPECIALIZED CARE FOR SPECIALIZED CREWS

Our aircrews need specialized medical care to stay mission-ready and perform at their best. Residency Trained Flight Surgeons administer aerospace medicine programs, conduct medical examinations and provide care for aircrews, missile crews and special duty operators. From routine checkups to readiness support, they help ensure personnel meet strict medical qualification standards for every mission.

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What you’ll do

  • Provide aerospace medicine, preventative medicine and occupational medicine support
  • Serve as a liaison with federal, state, and local agencies
  • Advise medical and dental staff on the treatment of aircrew and special operational personnel
  • Prepare patients for aeromedical evacuation
  • Examine personnel to determine fitness for flying and special duties
  • Manage disorders and injuries unique to flying operations
  • residency trained flight surgeon sitting in an aircraft
  • residency trained flight surgeon speaking to patient
  • residency trained flight surgeon checking heartbeat
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TRAINING & EDUCATION

How do we transform you from the civilian sector to a leader and an Officer in the Air Force? From education to continued training, your Air Force path is here.

  • Officer Training School

    5.5 weeks

  • Military Training Location

    Maxwell AFB, AL

key things to consider REQUIREMENTS

You must meet several requirements before joining the Air Force. These concern your background, overall health and other standards set by the Air Force, Department of Defense and federal law.

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