Enlisted
Aerospace Physiology
Aerospace Physiology
What you’ll do
- Provide pilots and crew members with the necessary skills to handle emergencies
- Schedule and operate low-pressure chambers to simulate the experience of flying
- Supervise and ensure safe operation of physiological training devices and proper health of participants
- Participate in parachuting activities when assigned
- Conduct lectures, discussions and demonstrations to showcase the physiological stresses
- Maintain records on use of the hypobaric chambers and the effects of participants
- Resolve technical problems pertaining to aerospace physiology activities
TRAINING & EDUCATION
How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.
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Basic Military Training
7.5 weeks
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Technical Training
42 Days
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Tech School Location
Wright Patterson AFB, OH
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STATUS UPON COMPLETION
Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Aerospace Physiology & Technology
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A High School Senior (age 17 or older)*, High school diploma, a GED, or 15 college semester hours
*High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year.
Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB.
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50 General (G)
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- Thorough understanding of aerospace and closely related subjects
- Completion of appropriate aerospace-related courses
- Clear voice without speech impediments
- Ability to perform aerospace physiology duties both alone and as a team
- Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
- Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment
- Individuals selected for the AP career field, inherently volunteer to enter qualification training to perform in-flight duties in an aircraft as non-rated aircrew members
YOUR FUTURE IS WAITING.