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Supervisory Medical Officer

Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Aviation Safety, Office of Aerospace Medicine, Regional Aerospace Medical Division, AAM-002

Summary

The Office of Aerospace Medicine develops and manages medical programs in support of Aviation Safety.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
05/17/2026 to 05/26/2026
Salary
$134,118 - $207,931 per year

Pay does not include locality percentage. Locality will be determined at selection.

Pay scale & grade
FV L
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
FAA Nationwide-Selectee Remains in Current Duty Location
Few vacancies
Telework eligible
Yes—Situational telework may be permitted in accordance with agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - The job may require travel from time-to-time, but not on a regular basis. The travel may be for training or other work-related duties.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
NA
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
Yes
Announcement number
AAC-AAM-26-AAM002-98658
Control number
869418600

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Clarification from the agency

Open to current, permanent FAA employees within the Office of Aerospace Medicine (AAM).

Duties

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Serves as a Supervisory Medical Officer, Flight Surgeon, and is responsible for the supervision of subordinate personnel in a Regional Aerospace Medicine Division Office. The Flight Surgeon (FS) assists the Regional Flight Surgeon (RFS) and Deputy Regional Flight Surgeon (DRFS) in the accomplishment of all functions within a Regional Aerospace Medicine Division, including managing and directing regional aerospace medicine programs.

The FS assists the RFS and DRFS in 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 assists the RFS and DRFS in the administration of the Airmen Medical Certification Program, Aviation Medical Examiners (AME) Program, Air Traffic Control Specialist and Applicant Examination Program, and the Internal Substance Abuse Program throughout the regions, as well as, provides medical advice to agency lines of business, as needed. The incumbent conducts and participates in medical education programs for airmen and agency employees and assists the RFS and DRFS by administering the FAA employee substance abuse program. The incumbent reports directly to the RFS and/or DRFS in all technical and administrative matters and represents the Federal Air Surgeon on all medical matters within their geographic area of responsibility. 

The FS is responsible for personnel actions over assigned regional staff and evaluates performance of subordinate employees. Approves leave, assigns work, allocates resources, employs effective decision-making to guide staff in meeting daily operational demands. Provides guidance for training and developmental opportunities. Additionally, resolves complaints and minor disciplinary matters, when applicable.

The FS administers and operates regional programs, which determine the clearance status of agency employees subject to medical standards and medical certification of airmen. Conducts periodic visits to facilities to advise and assist on medical matters. Supports the management of the FAA Employee Substance Abuse Program in the region. Assists with implementing Quality Management System (QMS) and Safety Management System (SMS) at the regional level. 

Provides professional advice and guidance to the regional administrators and other officials in all aerospace medical issues, when necessary. Supports selected aerospace medicine research and medical standards validation efforts. 

Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for addressing issues, but almost always require the development of new and innovative approaches. The physician often develops new policies, procedures, and approaches, taking into consideration FAA policies, seasoned professional judgment, and government-wide regulations.

The FS represents the RFS and/or 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.

Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed periodically by higher-level management, often through status reports and organizational performance measures, to ensure timeliness, policy compliance, and alignment with project/program objectives.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
  • Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
  • Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
  • This position has a positive education requirement. Transcript(s) required.
  • Successful completion of a security investigation may be required.
  • A one-year supervisor/managerial probationary period may be required.
  • Medical licenses & certificates required. Copies must be submitted.
  • Please review Required Documents & Additional Information.

Qualifications

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.

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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: All successful applicants must have three (3) 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.

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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.

Education

This position has a positive education requirement: Applicants must submit a copy of their college or university transcripts(s) and certificates by the closing date of announcement to verify qualifications. If selected, an official transcript will be required prior to appointment. You may upload these documents with your application in USAJOBS or fax it to fax number provided in the announcement (please include announcement number on each page).

Failure to do so will result in loss of consideration.

Schools must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation may be verified at the following website: www.ed.gov/accreditation.

Foreign education must be evaluated by a private professional organization specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials or an accredited U.S. educational institution in terms of equivalence to a degree acquired at an American college or university. A copy of the evaluation results must be included, otherwise your foreign education will not be considered.

KSA INFORMATION:

As a part of the Federal-Wide Hiring Reform Initiative (streamlining the hiring process), the FAA is committed to eliminating the use of the Knowledge, Skills and Ability (KSA) narratives from the initial application in the hiring process for all announcements. Therefore, as an applicant for this announcement, you are NOT required to provide a narrative response in the text box listed below each KSA.

In lieu of providing a KSA narrative response in the text box listed below each Leadership and Management Dimensions; or Other Factors, in your work history, please include information that provides specific examples of how you meet the response level or answer you chose for each KSA. Your work history examples should be specific and clearly reflect the highest level of ability. Your KSA answers will be evaluated further to validate whether the level that you selected is appropriate based on the work history and experience you provided. Your answers may be adjusted by a HR Specialist as appropriate.

Eligible applicants meeting the minimum qualification requirements and selective factor(s), if applicable, may be further evaluated on the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA); Leadership and Management Dimensions and Other Factors listed in the announcement. Based on this evaluation, applicants will be placed in one of the following categories: score order, category grouping, or priority grouping and referred to the selecting official for consideration.

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Additional information

We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions.
Position may be subject to a background investigation.
A one-year probationary period may be required.

The person selected for this position may be required to file a financial disclosure statement within 30 days of entry on duty. FAA policy limits certain outside employment and financial investments in aviation-related companies. www.faa.gov/jobs/workinghere/financial-disclosure-requirements

This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

NOTES:

1) Some, all, or none of the applicants may be interviewed.

2) This position is covered by the FAA Core Compensation plan. Additional information about core compensation is available on the following website: https://www.faa.gov/jobs/working_here/benefits

3) Pay rates including locality pay are capped by law at $228,000 - the rate for level II of the Executive Schedule (P.L. 104-264 paragraph 40122c).

4) Applicants must apply online to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed or emailed applications cannot be accepted. Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

5) When describing work experience in your CV/resume, be specific as it pertains to the duties and responsibilities; specialized experience; and knowledge, skills, and abilities according to this job announcement.

6) Resume/CV is limited to 2 pages.

7) Selection(s) will remain in current FAA duty location.

7) To confirm receipt of documents, please email ryan.cappadony@faa.gov.

This is not a bargaining unit position.

Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.



IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Federal Aviation Administration

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Agency contact information

Ryan Cappadony
Phone
1 (405) 954-4156
Email
ryan.cappadony@faa.gov
Address
Federal Aviation Administration
AAC Regional HR Services Branch
6500 S. Macarthur Blvd, HQ Room 155
AHF-S210
Oklahoma City, OK 73169
US

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