Air Force AFSC · Medical
13HX Aerospace Physiologist
Overview
Aerospace Physiologists train aircrews to handle extreme G forces and exposure to dangerous altitudes. They study the effects of fatigue, stress, and other physical limitations through training, study, and flight experience as nonrated officer aircrew.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- human performance assessment
- physiological monitoring and data interpretation
- training program design and delivery
- research design and data analysis
- risk assessment for high-stress environments
- technical instruction and curriculum development
- use of simulation and training devices
- technical report writing and presentation
- program evaluation and continuous improvement
- interdisciplinary collaboration
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Email software
- Web browser software
Civilian Career Paths
- Public Health
- Training and Education
Training & Development
Getting Started
- BLS
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES®)
Career Growth
- ACSM Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist®
- ACLS
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality®
Also Common
- Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP)
- Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)
What the Work Involves
- Develop exercise programs to improve participant strength, flexibility, endurance, or circulatory functioning, in accordance with exercise science standards, regulatory requirements, and credentialing requirements.
- Provide emergency or other appropriate medical care to participants with symptoms or signs of physical distress.
- Demonstrate correct use of exercise equipment or performance of exercise routines.
- Recommend methods to increase lifestyle physical activity.
- Interpret exercise program participant data to evaluate progress or identify needed program changes.
Related Occupations
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
- Physical Therapists
- Physical Therapist Assistants
- Exercise Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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