Tips for Entry
Read Aerospace Medicine and Human Performance (https://www.asma.org/journal) to learn more about the field.
Be willing to relocate. Many positions are found in the military and with NASA, which has major facilities in Florida, Alabama, Texas, and California.
Join professional associations to access training and networking resources, industry publications, and employment opportunities.
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