Aviation Medical Examiner

Post Date

Nov 17, 2025

Location

Herndon,
Virginia

ZIP/Postal Code

20170
US
Mar 22, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Perm

Category

Physician Assistant

Req #

HPA-24aec7bc-9e39-40c7-a7bf-088d365111d4

Pay Rate

$200k - $250k (estimate)

Job Description

One of our clients is looking for Aviation Medical Examiner, this role is a licensed medical physicians (either MD or DO) that are designated by the FAA and therefore permitted to issue medical certificates to Air Traffic Controllers after performing a thorough physical examination and review of medical history. AME must be a graduate of a 4 1/2-day Basic AME Seminar. Must be engaged in the practice of clinical medicine at an established office address that is available to the general public. Maintain a properly equipped office (required equipment lists can be obtained from the local Regional Flight Surgeon’s office) to conduct FAA medical examinations. Must have training or expertise in aviation medicine, or those who have been previously designated (and maintained adequate performance as an AME) but moved to a different geographical location. Upon initial designation, AMEs are authorized to perform Class II and Class III physicals only.

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Required Skills & Experience

Medical Degree (MD or DO)
FAA AME certification and active moderate risk
Graduate of FAA’s 4.5-day Basic AME Seminar
Active clinical practice with a publicly accessible office equipped per FAA guidelines
3+ years of experience as an AME or military flight surgeon
Initially authorized for Class II and III physicals; Class I eligibility granted after 3 years of AME service
Ability to complete 2 cases per day

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.