Navy
AVIATION
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
15A0
Aviation Medicine
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Aviation Medicine officers apply medical expertise to the health, performance, and readiness of aircrew and aviation personnel. Their work combines clinical care with aviation occupational health, flight fitness evaluation, and operational risk management.
Core Skills
- aviation medical readiness
- aircrew fitness assessment
- occupational medicine
- aerospace physiology
- aviation mishap prevention
- environmental health risk management
- clinical patient care
- medical standards interpretation
- operational health advising
Common Certifications
- Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Medical Examiner Authorization
- Medical Doctor License
- Board Certification in Aerospace Medicine
- Board Certification in Occupational Medicine
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certified Medical Review Officer (MRO)
Civilian Career Paths
- EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- COMMERCIAL AVIATION
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) or COMLEX-USA
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Career Growth
- Federal Aviation Administration Aviation Medical Examiner Authorization
- Board Certification in Aerospace Medicine
- Board Certification in Occupational Medicine
- Certified Medical Review Officer (MRO)
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.