Aeromedical Evacuation Specialist

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • MacDill AFB, FL

11d

About The Position

This Air Reserve Technician (ART) position assists and advises on effective management and use of squadron resources to fulfill the aeromedical evacuation mission. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and must also meet Air Force Reserve membership and military requirements. The incumbent’s regular assignments are primarily ART duties, though non-ART duties may be assigned, generally not exceeding 30 percent of total responsibilities. Work schedules are aligned to allow full participation in unit training assembly weekends. The position may require temporary duty travel on military or commercial aircraft.

The incumbent manages unit readiness and operations programs, oversees deployments in support of contingencies, and provides technical aeromedical evacuation training to assigned aircrew. The role coordinates mission scheduling, preparation, planning, and coordination; oversees enlisted specialty training; manages medical and non-medical equipment accounts; and oversees the unit’s Standardization and Evaluation program and Aeromedical Evacuation Technician training program.

The employee must maintain Air Force Reserve requirements and applicable job-specific military qualifications, including uniform wear and physical fitness standards. The employee must obtain and maintain a Secret clearance, EMT-Basic certification with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians, and mission-ready status at the appropriate crew qualification level as a Universally Qualified AECM. Periodic written and in-flight standardization and evaluation examinations, including random no-notice evaluations, are required. The employee may be called to active duty during mobilization and may work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, shift work, and emergency overtime.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be a current member of the Air Force Reserve or willing and qualified to join.
• Must obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must obtain and maintain National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification as an Emergency Medical Technician-Basic.
• Must maintain mission-ready status at the appropriate crew qualification level as a Universally Qualified AECM.
• Must periodically pass written and in-flight standardization and evaluation examinations, including random no-notice evaluations.
• Must meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements, including applicable military membership, uniform, specialty, age, height, weight, and physical fitness requirements.
• At least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09 or equivalent is required.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet the applicable time-in-grade requirement; one year at GS-09 is required for GS-10 consideration when TIG applies.
• Knowledge of aeromedical evacuation operations, principles, policies, procedures, and support programs related to Air Force operations, medical, and readiness programs.
• Knowledge of specialized aeromedical equipment and aircraft systems as they pertain to patient care and assigned missions.
• Advanced knowledge of basic medical concepts as applied to non-standard situations.
• Knowledge of transport aircraft types, capacities, and configurations, and weight and balance factors related to special equipment for aeromedical airlift.
• Expert knowledge of emergency medical and aircraft equipment and oxygen requirements.
• Knowledge of patient care, electrical systems, current flying directives, loading plans, technical publications, and egress and survival procedures.
• Knowledge of aerial effects as they relate to medical care and treatment of patients and aircraft systems operations.
• Knowledge of analytical, investigative, statistical, and accounting-type data analysis tools and techniques to develop and present findings in clear written and oral formats.
• Skill using computers and varied software and hardware, including word processing, spreadsheets, graphic presentations, and email.
• Skill and ability to prepare projects and staff reports and deliver briefings to senior staff and management personnel.
• Ability to plan, organize, and conduct training and information workshops and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• May be required to work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, shift work, and emergency overtime.
• May be required to fly on military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of the Air Force Trainer-Certifier program is desirable.
• Flight Examiner qualification is highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Manage unit readiness and operations programs.
• Provide deployment oversight for individuals deploying in support of contingencies through mobilization, volunteerism, exercises, or emergency sourcing requests from higher headquarters.
• Provide technical aeromedical evacuation upgrade and proficiency training or instruction to assigned aeromedical aircrew members.
• Coordinate mission scheduling preparation, planning, and coordination requirements.
• Evaluate and oversee the enlisted specialty training program to ensure personnel obtain required Air Force Specialty Code skill levels and appropriate Special Experience Identifiers or prefixes.
• Manage medical and non-medical equipment supply accounts.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the unit’s Standardization and Evaluation program and Aeromedical Evacuation Technician training program.
• Maintain mission-ready status at the appropriate crew qualification level as a Universally Qualified AECM.
• Take and pass required written and in-flight standardization and evaluation examinations, including random no-notice evaluations.
• Meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements and job-specific military qualifications.

Benefits

• ARTs are eligible for 15 days of active duty tour each year for which military leave is granted with full civilian pay.
• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Recruitment incentive may be authorized.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.
• If authorized, permanent change of station expenses may be paid in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations and Air Force regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed