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Aerospace Physiology

Job Overview:

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Classification:
Χ Enlisted
√ Officer
Available in:
√ Active Duty
√ Navy Reserve

In Navy Aerospace Physiology, you’ll find cutting-edge research in practice. Elite scientists at the top of their fields. And a position of honor and respect waiting should you choose to join such ranks.

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The human body can withstand incredible pressures. As an aerospace physiologist, you’ll teach Navy and Marine Pilots to push their bodies to the limits safely. Conduct research on the effects of high g-forces on the human body. And train pilots to use the latest technology.

It’s a quantum leap in the study of human physiology. And it’s an amazing opportunity in any career.

What will you do?

Train all U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aircrew in the areas of aviation physiology, sensory physiology, acceleration physiology, life support equipment, ejection/egress, parachute procedures and water survival. This training reduces the risk of mishaps and enhances survival chances should dire events occur.

You’ll also learn the full spectrum of physiological challenges faced in an aviation environment. Train the world’s most elite aircrews in the finer points of in-flight survival. And launch a unique career path that can take you around the globe.

You’ll train with the Navy’s only human centrifuge – located at NAS Lemoore, CA – in preparation for teaching all tactical-jet aircrew techniques for improving their performance under high g-forces.

Requirements

Basic Requirements

  1. Master’s or doctoral degree in physiology. Applicants with related degrees (biomedical engineering, exercise physiology, kinesiology or other biological sciences) will be considered if appropriate cardio/pulmonary physiology and anatomy courses are completed
  2. Inorganic and organic chemistry, physics and statistics are required courses. The following courses are highly recommended: biochemistry, comparative anatomy, histology, microbiology, calculus and computer science
  3. Applicants with significant military aviation experience who have completed a bachelor’s degree in a biological science will be considered
  4. GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
  5. An interview with an aerospace physiologist
  6. Must be in excellent physical condition, able to swim, and physically qualified for flight in accordance with the Manual of the Medical Department Article 15-65(8)(h)

Preferred Requirements

  1. Experience in the life sciences or a teaching profession
  2. Strong personal endorsements in areas of initiative and teamwork are highly desirable
  3. Experience in military or general aviation
  4. Experience in public speaking
  5. Strong interest in military aviation

Want to drill deeper? Learn more about other Health Care Opportunities in the Medical Service Corps.

For more information, to talk to a Navy representative or to request a free informative video about the Navy Medical Service Corps, please fill out an information request form. We look forward to hearing from you!

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