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Flight Surgeon

Edwards AFB, California, United States

Coho Integrated Solutions is seeking a highly qualified Flight Surgeon to provide critical Medical Director oversight and patient-facing clinical support within the NASA Armstrong Occupational Health Unit located at Edwards Air Force Base, California. This role operates within a fast-paced aerospace and clinical research environment supporting NASA personnel and mission readiness activities.

The Flight Surgeon serves as a key medical authority responsible for aviation medical evaluations, operational medicine support, occupational health oversight, and coordination of aerospace medical services. This position combines advanced clinical expertise with aerospace medicine principles to ensure the health, safety, and operational readiness of astronauts, pilots, and aerospace personnel supporting NASA missions.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute directly to human spaceflight operations and cutting-edge aerospace medicine initiatives while working alongside multidisciplinary teams in one of the nation’s most innovative environments.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

  • Conduct comprehensive aviation and aerospace medical evaluations for NASA and FAA certification requirements
  • Perform NASA First, Second, and Third Class Aviation Medical Examinations and FAA medical certification examinations as a designated FAA Senior Aviation Medical Examiner (AME)
  • Provide medical oversight and operational support for NASA Qualified Non-Crewmember certifications and occupational health programs
  • Serve as Medical Director supporting daily clinical operations, patient care coordination, and mission readiness activities
  • Develop and implement health, wellness, and preventative care strategies tailored to aerospace and operational environments
  • Manage medical emergencies and provide advanced clinical care, including airway management, trauma response, acute care, and stabilization
  • Maintain accurate and compliant patient documentation within Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems such as Epic
  • Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations, medical documentation standards, and occupational health requirements
  • Support aerospace medicine research initiatives involving human physiology, operational medicine, radiation exposure, and neurocritical care
  • Coordinate post-mission rehabilitation planning, return-to-duty evaluations, and medical follow-up care
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary medical, operational, and research teams supporting NASA mission objectives
  • Support telehealth and remote consultation initiatives for operational and aerospace medicine programs

 

Essential Job Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Education and Certifications:
    • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution
    • Board Certification in Aerospace Medicine or a related specialty such as Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, or Family Medicine
    • Current unrestricted medical license
    • FAA Senior Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) designation required
  • Required Experience:
    • Extensive clinical experience in hospital, inpatient, occupational health, or aerospace medicine settings
    • Proven experience conducting aviation medical examinations and operational medical evaluations
    • Experience with Electronic Medical Record (EMR/EHR) systems such as Epic or similar platforms
    • Strong understanding of medical records management, patient assessment, and clinical documentation standards
    • Experience with trauma medicine, ICU, neurocritical care, emergency medicine, or acute care environments preferred
    • Hands-on clinical proficiency in airway management, suturing, IV infusion therapy, and wound care
  • Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
    • Strong understanding of aerospace physiology and operational medicine principles
    • Knowledge of cardiology, pulmonology, endocrinology, immunology, sleep medicine, and related disciplines impacting aerospace performance
    • Ability to work effectively in high-tempo, mission-critical environments

Position Pay Range

$36.67 - $42.67 USD

About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak:

Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE’s ability to facilitate economic advancement.

The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.

Copper River’s Culture

The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
  • Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
  • Retirement 401(k) with employer match
  • Open leave policy and paid holidays
  • Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more! 

Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, regular associates at Copper River.

 

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