Description
The US Army Aeromedical Evacuation Officer serves as a specially trained aeromedical evacuation aviator in a variety of key positions. Pilots assigned aircraft on aeromedical evacuation missions which supervise in-flight treatment to sustain human life and relieve suffering. Possesses full knowledge of AMEDD doctrine, organization, and equipment. Tactically employs medical aircraft, personnel, and equipment in support of land combat operations in varying tactical, terrain, and climatic environments using a variety of flying techniques and equipment. Duties include staff positions at various levels, service schools and/or training centers instructor, aviation maintenance and safety, research and development, advisory duty with Reserve Component Aviation units, and other roles as required. Duties are performed in a variety of MTOE/TDA organizations, both CONUS and OCONUS.
Core Skills
- mission planning and coordination
- aircraft systems and avionics familiarity
- medical operations coordination
- risk assessment and mitigation
- use of mission planning and tracking systems
- 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
- policy and procedure implementation
Common Certifications
- FAA Commercial Pilot Certificate – Rotorcraft
- FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) – Rotorcraft
- FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
- Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) – Rotorcraft
- Aircraft Type Ratings (as required)
Civilian Career Paths
- COMMERCIAL AVIATION
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
- EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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