Navy Officer Subspecialty · Aviation
1836 Aerospace and Operational Physiology
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Aerospace and operational physiologists study human responses to flight and demanding operational environments. They examine the effects of altitude, acceleration, fatigue, and other flight stresses on aircrew safety and effectiveness.
Core Skills
- aviation physiology
- altitude chamber operations
- hypoxia recognition
- acceleration tolerance testing
- spatial disorientation training
- human factors analysis
- fatigue risk management
- operational risk assessment
- physiological data analysis
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Email software
- Web browser software
Civilian Career Paths
- Commercial Aviation
- Training and Education
- Emergency Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- American College of Sports Medicine Certified Exercise Physiologist
Career Growth
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Certified Human Factors Professional (CHFP)
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
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
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physicians
- Physical Therapists
- Physical Therapist Assistants
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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