The Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM) develops and manages medical programs in support of Aviation Safety. The Regional Augmentation Team (RAT) supports the Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM) regional program and other AAM efforts in the performance of AAM employees primary duties, including preparation for and response to public health events affecting the aviation industry.
Duties
Is a medical authority who performs complex assignments under minimal supervision. He or she carries out the full range of programs within the region and often functions simultaneously as a medical authority and representative of the FAA. The Physician serves as a Flight Surgeon (FS) on the Aerospace Medicine Regional Augmentation Team (RAT). Primary responsibility is to assist the Manager of the RAT in the accomplishment of AAM special projects or tasks. The projects tend to be highly complex and challenging activities that require the incumbent to apply experience and expert knowledge of Aerospace Medicine and may often require the development of new and innovative approaches, methodologies, and/or techniques with minimal input from an executive or manager.
When not engaged in special projects or tasks, the FS augments regional programs, include but not limited to, Airman Medical Certification, Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) Designee and Surveillance, Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) Health and Applicant Medical Clearance, as well as provides support to other AAM strategic priorities. The FS makes medical certification decisions following AAM established procedures and orders. As a recognized medical authority, the physician provides professional advice and guidance to FAA officials in aerospace medical matters, conducts and participates in medical education programs. Furthermore, supports selected aerospace medicine research and medical standards validation efforts. They may participate in a rotating after-hours schedule.
The FS may represent the Federal Air Surgeon on public health matters related to the aviation sector. Applies knowledge of Public Health concepts in support of preparedness, readiness, and response to emergencies and/or crises. Contacts are internal and external to the agency. The Physician represents the FAA and the Office of Aerospace Medicine as an authoritative contact on health, medicine, medical programs, and activities. The work of this position contributes directly to the safety of civil aviation and the aerospace industry.
The FS defines, organizes, and assigns local resources to accomplish organizational objectives and allocates resources to accomplish work activities. Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for addressing issues. The Physician may develop new policies, procedures, and approaches, taking into consideration FAA policies, seasoned professional judgment, and government-wide regulations.
The position requires a license to practice medicine in a state or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia as well as experience in one or more specialty areas applicable to the position.
The Flight Surgeon requires regular access to TS/SCI documents and information and must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Clearance. Performs other related duties as assigned.