Prepares and maintains records. Records information on types and duration of hyperbaric and hypobaric chambers, trainer use, and participation of students and operator personnel. Records occurrence and severity of symptoms of decompression sickness, adverse reactions, and other physiological or psychological disturbances caused by chamber flights. Maintains individual records of training completion. Prepares reports and collects data on special tests.
Maintains and modifies training equipment. Performs simple maintenance on high- and low-pressure chambers and pumps, interphone equipment, ejection seat trainers, pressure suits, oxygen equipment, and other physiological training devices. Prepares training devices and aids for indoctrination sessions. Conducts preflight and preuse equipment checks. Installs replacement parts in defective equipment. Prepares recording instruments to follow course of operations and special tests. Modifies standard equipment and apparatus to perform special tests. Constructs special training aids, mockups, and testing devices.
Inspects and evaluates aerospace physiology activities. Reviews policies and procedures to determine compliance with directives. Evaluates indoctrination program. Interprets findings and recommends corrective action. Coordinates and consults with aerospace physiologist to improve administrative and technical methods. Evaluates mission-specific human performance issues as an operational support flyer.
Performs technical aerospace physiology functions. Resolves technical problems pertaining to aerospace physiology operations. Obtains and compiles data for aerospace physiology activity reports. Assists in research activities.
Specialty Qualifications:
Knowledge. Knowledge is mandatory of anatomy and physiology, physiological effects of flight, emergency medical care, techniques of operating and maintaining aerospace physiology devices, using and fitting flying equipment, instructional methods, and examination procedures.
Education. For entry into this specialty, completion of high school courses in biology and chemistry are desirable.
Training. The following training is mandatory for award of the AFSC indicated:
AFSC 4M031:
A basic aerospace physiology course.
An appropriate course in academic instruction.
AFSC 4M071:
Completion of the Aerospace Physiology Craftsman Course.
Completion of the Enlisted Human Performance Enhancement Course.
Experience. The following experience is mandatory for award of the AFSC indicated: (Note: See
Explanation of Air Force Specialty Codes).
4M051. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 4M031. Also, experience in functions such as operating and maintaining physiological training devices, or fitting, maintaining, or inspecting oxygen and personal flying equipment.
4M071. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 4M051. Also, experience supervising functions such as operating and maintaining aerospace physiology devices, administering tests to physiological trainees, or instructing in physiological training.
4M091. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 4M071. Also, experience managing functions such as operating and maintaining aerospace physiology devices, administering tests to physiological trainees, or instructing in physiological training.
Other. For entry, award, and retention of these AFSCs, the following is mandatory:
Clear voice without speech impediments.
Physical qualification for aerospace physiology duty according to
AFI 48-123, Medical Examination and Standards.
Strength Req: G
Physical Profile: 333233
Citizenship: No
Required Appitude Score : G-43(Changed to G-44, effective 1 October 2004).
Technical Training:
Course #: B3ABY4M031 001
Length (Days): 41
