Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000+Overview
Aerospace medicine physicians provide medical care to pilots, astronauts, and others who work or travel in the air and space. They also conduct research on the effects of space and other extreme environments on aviation and aerospace professionals in order to improve human health, safety, and performance. Aerospace medicine physicians (AMPs) are also known as aerospace doctors, aerospace medicine doctors, aerospace medicine specialists, flight physicians, and flight surgeons.
Minimum Education Level
Medical DegreeCertification/License
RequiredOutlook
About as Fast as the AveragePersonality Traits
Scientific
Realistic
Helpful
Career Ladder
Department Director, College Professor, or Consultant
Aerospace Medicine Physician
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