Physician (Aerospace Medicine)

Department of Transportation

The Supervisory Physician (Aerospace Medicine) is the Division Manager of the Aerospace Medical Certification Division (AAM-300). The Physician reports to the Director within the FAA, Aviation Safety (AVS), Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM), Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI). The Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM) develops and manages medical programs in support of Aviation Safety. Work contributes directly to the safety of civil aviation.

• The Physician manages a specialized medical program and serves as the Chief Aerospace Medical Certification Advisor to the Federal Air Surgeon, the Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI) Director, and Regional Flight Surgeons. The Physician communicates the organization¿s vision and objective, sets priorities for subordinates, assigns tasks and responsibilities, monitors and evaluates performance, develops staff and organizational capabilities, approves leave, and initiates or takes disciplinary action. The Physician is a recognized medical authority who manages a professional, technical, and clerical staff of 97 in the centralized system which processes, reviews, evaluates and stores about 450,000 new applications for medical certificates each year from nearly 600,000 active airmen. Analyzes medical and aircraft/incident accident records to determine the effectiveness of current medical certification standards and examinations. Identifies the need and recommends medical certification research topics. Continually improves the aerospace medical certification system to perform the above functions with maximum efficiency and optimizes the use of automated medical information systems. Oversees operations, security and developmental of medical certification automated information systems. Provides individual case considerations at medical specialist caliber and directs the staff responsible for the review, management, and proper certification determination for nearly 450,000 applications annually. Reviews and reconsiders airmen medical certificate issuances and denials of medical certificates performed by aviation medical examiners. In certain situations: Acts on behalf of the FAA Administrator in the issuance of final denials of medical certificates in situations requiring denial by the Administrator for the purpose of review by the National Transportation Safety Board. Notifies the airman of the requirement to surrender a medical certificate when the issuance of which has been reversed, wholly or in part, by the Federal Air Surgeon or one of their representatives. Suspends, modifies, or refuses to issue a certificate if an applicant for, or holder of, a medical certificate refuses to furnish additional medical information. Reviews all current evaluations or status reports of airmen who have received special medical waivers (special issuances), of all types, from the Federal Aviation Regulations, from the Administrator, to determine where there is cause for continuing or terminating their medical waivers and reviews any special reports requested by the Federal Air Surgeon. Participates In the civil aviation medicine training for FAA Aviation Medical Examiners; participates in the civil aerospace medicine training of aerospace medicine residents during their rotations at CAMI. Contacts are internal and external to the agency. The Physician represents the FAA and the Office of Aerospace Medicine as the primary medical authority and senior point of contact on aerospace medical certification programs, associated medical certification projects and activities. Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for addressing issues but may require the development of new and innovative approaches. Often develops new national and international policies, procedures, and approaches, taking into consideration FAA policies, seasoned professional judgment, and government-wide regulations.

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