Navy NEC · Aviation
L07A Aerospace Physiology Technician
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An Aerospace Physiology Technician assists an Aerospace Physiologist and teaches aviation and nonaviation personnel about flight medicine, spatial disorientation, emergency egress, life support equipment, and water survival. The technician serves as an instructor and observer during hypobaric chamber flights, operates and maintains training devices, performs unit administrative duties, and assists with evaluating aviator survival equipment.
Minimum clearance: Secret
Core Skills
- aerospace physiology instruction
- hypobaric chamber operations
- spatial disorientation training
- emergency egress training
- water survival instruction
- life support equipment
- aviation training devices
- aviation program administration
Civilian Software & Tools
- Epic Systems
- Microsoft Office software
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- Intuit QuickBooks
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Civilian Career Paths
- Training and Education
- Aviation Management
- Emergency Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- American Red Cross Lifeguarding
- NAUI Scuba Diver Certification
- Occupational Safety and Health Technologist (OHST)
Career Growth
- FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)
Also Common
- CompTIA A+
What the Work Involves
- Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height.
- Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.
- Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physicians' instructions to patients.
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
Related Occupations
- Surgical Assistants
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians
- Registered Nurses
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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