Aerospace Medicine Physician
U.S. Air Force
Not Specified, MA, USA
Not Specified, MA, USA
- Healthcare
- Aerospace medicine
- Flight surgeon
- Occupational health
An Aerospace Medicine Physician provides specialized primary care to pilots and aircrew exposed to extreme environmental conditions. They diagnose, prevent, and manage physiological responses related to air and space travel. Their role ensures that airmen maintain optimal health and performance during flight operations.
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 crewmembers 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.




