As a supervisor/manager, the selectee for this position will be eligible to receive a Manager Performance Incentive (MPI) provided eligibility requirements noted in agency policy are met. The MPI is an annual lump-sum incentive payment that considers agency performance, the manager's individual performance, and available funding. The Office of Aerospace Medicine develops and manages medical programs in support of Aviation Safety.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Degree: Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or equivalent from a school in the United States or Canada. This degree must have been accredited by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association (external link); Association of American Medical Colleges (external link); Liaison Committee on Medical Education (external link); Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation of the American Osteopathic Association (external link), or an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (external link) at the time the degree was obtained. (copies of transcripts must be uploaded) Degree from Foreign Medical School: A Doctor of Medicine or equivalent degree from a foreign medical school must provide education and medical knowledge equivalent to accredited schools in the United States. Evidence of equivalency to accredited schools in the United States is demonstrated by permanent certification by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (external link), a fifth pathway certificate for Americans who completed premedical education in the United States and graduate education in a foreign country, or successful completion of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination. Licensure: For all grade levels and positions, applicants must possess a current, active, full, and unrestricted license or registration as a Physician from a State, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. (copy of licensure must be uploaded) Note: An agency may waive the licensure requirement for research positions not involving direct patient care. Graduate Training: Subsequent to obtaining a Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree, a candidate must have had at least 1 year of supervised experience providing direct service in a clinical setting, i.e., a 1-year internship or the first year of a residency program in a hospital or an institution accredited for such training. For purposes of this standard, graduate training programs include only those internship, residency, and fellowship programs that are approved by accrediting bodies recognized within the United States or Canada. Descriptions of such programs are described below. An internship program involves broadly based clinical practice in which physicians acquire experience in treating a variety of medical problems under supervision (e.g., internal medicine, surgery, general practice, obstetrics-gynecology, and pediatrics). Such programs are in hospitals or other institutions accredited for internship training by a recognized body of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) (external link). A residency program involves training in a specialized field of medicine in a hospital or an institution accredited for training in the specialty by a recognized body of the American Medical Association (external link), (AMA) or Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) (external link). A fellowship program involves advanced training (beyond residency training) in a given medical specialty in either a clinical or research setting in a hospital or an institution accredited in the United States for such training. AND, SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: All successful applicants must have five (5) years of graduate training in the specialty of the position to be filled (Aviation Medicine) that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the position being filled. For instance, applicants will demonstrate experience in aviation medicine. Knowledge, skills, and abilities for work in this program area may have been acquired in fields such as occupational medicine, preventative medicine, or primary care (i.e., emergency medicine, general internal medicine, or family practice). Specialized experience includes performing medical reviews, analysis and interpretation of standards, and clearance of safety related employees. AND, QUALITY RANKING FACTOR (QRF): Well qualified candidates will possess a current Medical Review Officer (MRO) certification. Applicants should provide examples of specialized experience in their work history. Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
Serves as a Supervisory Medical Officer, Regional Flight Surgeon, and is responsible for the supervision of subordinate personnel in a Regional Aerospace Medicine Division Office. As the Regional Flight Surgeon (RFS) incumbent is responsible for the accomplishment of all functions within the assigned Regional Aerospace Medicine Division, including managing and directing regional aerospace medicine programs. The RFS is responsible for developing and communicating regional positions on Aerospace Medicine policy and operational issues, as well as ensuring consistency in regional program standards, policies, and operations. The incumbent administers and directs the following programs to include but not limited to; Airmen Medical Certification, Aviation Medical Examiners (AME) Program, Air Traffic Control Specialist (ATCS) and Applicant Examination Program, and the Internal Substance Abuse Program throughout the regions, as well as, provides medical advice to agency lines of business and may represent AAM/FAA in litigation matters, as needed. Oversees the operation of regional programs, which determine clearance status of agency employees subject to medical standards. This includes the management of the FAA Employee Substance Abuse Program in the region. Develops and administers medical certification program for airmen, reviews and adjudicates cases involving medical pathology and other problems requiring resolution at the regional level. Manages the regional AME Surveillance programs, including but not limited to: selection, training, designation, re-designation, termination or non-renewal of designation. Additionally, performs other quality management functions to monitor and decrease errors. Oversees implementation of the Quality Management System (QMS) and the Safety Management System (SMS) at the regional level and conducts periodic site visits to field offices and facilities to advise and assist on medical matters. Provides professional advice and guidance to the regional administrators and other officials in all aerospace medical matters. The RFS conducts and participates in medical education programs for airmen and agency employees. Furthermore, supports selected aerospace medicine research and medical standards validation efforts. Operates independently to accomplish assignments and regional objectives. Exercises extensive independent judgment with new, unique, or controversial situations or requirements and makes program decisions on issues. Provides expert program advice to FAA management officials on issues of significant interest to airmen, ATCS, Congress, the aviation industry, and the flying public. The guidance given affects aviation safety and the success or failure of agency programs. The RFS represents the Federal Air Surgeon on all medical matters within their geographic area of responsibility. Contacts are internal and external to AAM, to include officials of DOT and FAA, airmen, ATCS, the flying public, and representatives of the aviation industry to resolve significant or controversial issues affecting aviation safety. Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed periodically by higher-level management, often through status reports and regional performance measures, to ensure timeliness, policy compliance, and alignment with project/program objectives.