Army MOS · Aviation
67J Aeromedical Evacuation
Overview
An aeromedical evacuation officer pilots assigned aircraft on evacuation missions and supervises treatment in flight to sustain life and relieve suffering. The officer tactically employs medical aircraft, personnel, and equipment in support of land combat operations across varying tactical, terrain, and climatic environments, and may also perform staff, instruction, maintenance, safety, research, development, or advisory duties.
Core Skills
- mission planning and coordination
- aircraft systems and avionics familiarity
- medical operations coordination
- risk assessment and mitigation
- situational awareness and decision making
- team leadership and crew management
- logistics and resource coordination
- documentation and after-action reporting
- interagency and cross-functional communication
- training and standardization oversight
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Apache Hadoop
- Apache Maven
- Autodesk Revit
Civilian Career Paths
- Commercial Aviation
- Aviation Management
- Emergency Medicine
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate, Rotorcraft
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
Career Growth
- FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP), Rotorcraft
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI): Rotorcraft
Also Common
- FAA Aircraft Type Rating
What the Work Involves
- Direct, supervise and evaluate work activities of medical, nursing, technical, clerical, service, maintenance, and other personnel.
- Develop and maintain computerized record management systems to store and process data, such as personnel activities and information, and to produce reports.
- Plan, implement, and administer programs and services in a health care or medical facility, including personnel administration, training, and coordination of medical, nursing and physical plant staff.
- Conduct and administer fiscal operations, including accounting, planning budgets, authorizing expenditures, establishing rates for services, and coordinating financial reporting.
- Maintain awareness of advances in medicine, computerized diagnostic and treatment equipment, data processing technology, government regulations, health insurance changes, and financing options.
Related Occupations
- Health Informatics Specialists
- Health Education Specialists
- Clinical Nurse Specialists
- Social and Community Service Managers
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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