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HM-8409 Aerospace Physiology Technician
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Description of NEC: Serves as a technical assistant to the Aerospace Physiologist. Provides instruction to aviation and non-aviation personnel in aeromedical aspects of flight, in-flight visual problems, spatial disorientation, emergency egress systems, personal life support equipment, and water survival techniques. Performs the duties of an inside instructor/observer on hypobaric chamber flights. Operates and maintains training devices peculiar to the aviation physiology and aviation water survival training programs. Performs the administrative duties required of the Aviation Physiology Training Units. Assists in the fleet introduction and evaluation of aviator's personal and survival equipment.

Source ratings: HM

Paygrades Authorized to Hold NEC: E3-E7

Training Course: Course Mandatory

Open to Women: Yes

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Information from NAVPERS 1806F
Navy Enlisted Manpower & Classfications Manual

 

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