Air Reserve Technician (Aeromedical Evacuation Specialist)

Quick Facts

• Role: Air Reserve Technician (Aeromedical Evacuation Specialist)

• Employment context: Air Reserve Technician (ART) position supporting an Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron

Description

As an ART, you will support day-to-day program management for training, readiness, logistics, and operations in an Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron. You will help plan and control day-to-day elements of the medical unit, support deployments for AEF/contingencies, and assist with aircrew training and instructor support. You will also ensure aeromedical equipment is managed and maintained per directives, and perform OPSEC/COMSEC and ADPE system/software responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support senior ARTs with planning, directing, implementing, and controlling medical unit activities day to day

• Provide deployment support for individuals deploying for AEF/contingencies (mobilization/volunteerism, exercises, or emergency sourcing requests)

• Support aircrew training programs and provide instructor support for assigned flying personnel

• Prepare and coordinate mission scheduling

• Assist with administrative, readiness, training, and program management activities

• Manage, maintain, resupply, and utilize squadron medical/aeromedical equipment per HHQ/GMAJCOM directives and standards

• Manage ADPE system and/or software requirements

• Perform OPSEC/COMSEC management and training

• Prepare project/staff reports and deliver briefings to senior command staff

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Must be a current member of the AF Reserve or willing/qualified to join

• Ability to obtain appropriate security clearance

• Maintain current certifications and periodically pass written and in-flight standardization/evaluation examinations

• Certified as EMT-Basic via the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians

• Obtain and maintain mission-ready status as a Universally Qualified Aeromedical Evacuation Crew Member (AECM)

• Males must be registered for Selective Service

• Meet specialized experience OR graduate education/combo pathway per OPM General Schedule GS-0301 standards

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package (eligibility depends on position type)

• ART benefit: 15 days active duty tour each year with full civilian pay (military leave granted with full civilian pay)