Pilot - Third Class Medical Research Subject

Oklahoma City, OK, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Part-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $92,900.00 - $144,000.00

Benefits

drug-free workplace

Opportunity to contribute to federal aviation research

Exposure to cutting-edge aerospace medical studies

On-call day shift schedule

comprehensive safety protocols

Participation in innovative scientific experiments

Supportive and regulated research environment

Job Description

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is a vital U.S. government agency responsible for regulating all aspects of civil aviation in the country. Within the FAA, the Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI) conducts critical research and medical evaluation to ensure the safety and well-being of aviators and aerospace personnel. CAMI’s Aerospace Medical Research Division, specifically the Environmental Physiology Division (AAM-631), plays a pioneering role in understanding the physiological effects of flight, altitude, and other aerospace environmental factors. Working under the FAA’s regulatory framework, CAMI supports various research initiatives that impact aviation safety standards nationwide.

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Job Requirements

Current third-class medical certificate or higher
valid state or federal ID with picture
age between 18 and 50 years
fluent in English
energetic and physically stamina to wear oxygen masks for extended periods
BMI less than 40
hemoglobin greater than 12.0 g/dL and hematocrit greater than 37% on the day of altitude chamber flight
non-smoker and non-vaper
no respiratory conditions like asthma or COPD
no acute respiratory infection within two weeks prior to participation
no neuromuscular or peripheral vascular diseases
no hypertension or Raynaud's Phenomenon
no physical limitations precluding vigorous exercise or altitude decompression events
no history of corrective eye surgery or detached retina
no disqualifying medical or physical conditions including pregnancy, heart problems, chest pains, diabetes requiring medication, claustrophobia, recent surgery, or other chronic diseases
must not have painted fingernails, finger coloration, or facial hair during study

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or GED
minimum of one year relevant experience or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
able to understand and follow directions in written and spoken English
physically able to participate in rapid simulated aircraft egress without endangering self or others

Job Duties

Attend hypobaric research events from start to finish
have anthropomorphic measurements taken prior to each event
maintain a BMI less than 40 on the study day
complete pre-flight pure oxygen breathing protocol with vigorous exercise
participate in simulated altitude decompression events
provide blood samples for analysis
comply with all safety and appearance protocols during research events

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