Flight Surgeon - job 1 of 3

International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation. Within our portfolio of companies, International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care.

Contingent Upon Award

The flight surgeon practices preventive medicine first and foremost. He or she is the natural interface between the practice of medicine, the science of safety, and the profession of aviation. Through successful aviation medicine programs, the flight surgeon promotes aviation safety, decreasing the potential for aircraft accidents. This is accomplished by a dedicated search for those problems - physical, mental, environmental, and man-made, which compromise safety in the air and in the workplace. To accomplish the job, the flight surgeon makes regular visits to squadron spaces, constantly assessing squadron esprit, safety consciousness, and the mental health of the aircrew and critical support personnel. Additionally, the flight surgeon flies with the squadron as aircrew to observe in-flight stressors and crew coordination. The process of promoting safety begins with the uncompromising selection of quality personnel. It extends through their training and into the fleet workplace, including the ground support personnel who ready the planes for flight. The training of a flight surgeon, therefore, includes subjects ranging from the physiology of flight to industrial medicine, environmental hazards, and the investigation of aircraft accidents. The responsibilities of a flight surgeon in today’s fast-moving, highly sophisticated operational forces are broad and ever-changing. The flight surgeon recognizes that safety hazards do not come to the clinic for identification but must be sought out. Thus, the establishment of a good rapport with operational personnel is essential to the safe completion of the operational mission.

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. 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.

What you’ll do

• 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

• Component:

Air Force Active Duty

• Rank:

Officer

• AFSC:

48AX

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen by the time you commission as an Officer
• Advanced Degree in Your Medical Field
• License to Practice Medicine
• Eligibility for Board Certification
• Eligible for a Secret Security Clearance
• Medically and Physically Fit
• In Good Moral Standing

• Emergency Medical Care
• Patient Care
• Instructing & Teaching

This job description outlines the types of responsibilities the incumbent is required to perform.  The incumbent may be required to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description. This job description is subject to regular review. 

Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data. 

Benefits – Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus.  International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. 

International SOS Government Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal, state and local laws.