NEC
L04A
Aerospace Medical Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Description
Responsible for assisting the unit's Aerospace Medicine Physician (AMP) in order to prevent accidents, illnesses and improve operational performance and readiness. Aerospace Medicine Technicians (AVTs) assigned to aviation squadrons and CVNs have specific management guidelines per current Commander, Naval Air Forces guidance. AVT duties include efficiently processing aviation physical examinations and waiver requests, managing medical readiness and deployability programs for aviation squadrons and maintaining health records for personnel in operational or training squadrons or station flight duty status. The AVT also assists the AMP in investigating and reporting results of aviation mishaps.
Core Skills
- aviation medical screening
- flight physical processing
- medical waiver management
- readiness tracking
- health record management
- aviation mishap reporting
- occupational health administration
- regulatory compliance
Common Certifications
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
- Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS)
- Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
- Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN)
- FAA Aviation Medical Examiner Assistant Training
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Civilian Career Paths
- AVIATION MANAGEMENT
- PUBLIC HEALTH
- ADMINISTRATION
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)
- Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS)
- FEMA ICS 100 and 200
- FAA Aviation Medical Examiner Assistant Training
Career Growth
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)
- Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
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.