Office of Aerospace Medicine
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Office of Aerospace Medicine (OAM) is part of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) dedicated to medical aspects of aviation safety. OAM oversees medical certification of aviation personnel, conducts research to understand human factors in aviation, and provides education on aerospace medicine to enhance safety in air travel.
Mission
The mission of the Office of Aerospace Medicine is to promote aviation safety by focusing on the medical and human elements of flight. This involves certifying the medical fitness of pilots and air traffic controllers, researching physiological and psychological factors affecting performance in aviation environments, and educating the aviation community on health and safety issues[1].
Parent organization
The Office of Aerospace Medicine is part of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), specifically within the Aviation Safety (AVS) Division, contributing to the safety mission of the FAA[2].
Legislation
The FAA, including its Office of Aerospace Medicine, was established under the Federal Aviation Act of 1958, which laid the groundwork for aviation safety regulation in the U.S.
Partners
- Various federal, state, and international aviation authorities.
- Academic and research institutions for collaborative studies in aerospace medicine.
Number of employees
The exact number of employees in the OAM is not specified in the provided references.
Organization structure
OAM's structure includes:
Leader
The Office is led by the Federal Air Surgeon.
Divisions
- Aerospace Medical Certification manages medical certification for aviation personnel.
- Aerospace Medical Research conducts studies on human factors in aviation.
- Aerospace Medical Education provides training and education on aerospace medicine issues.
List of programs
- Pilot Medical Certification for ensuring pilots meet health standards.
- Research on Human Factors to understand and mitigate human error in aviation.
- Global Survival Training for preparing aviation personnel for various survival scenarios.
Last total enacted budget
Detailed budget information specific to the Office of Aerospace Medicine is not publicly available from the provided references.
Staff
OAM employs a mix of physicians, research scientists, and educational personnel to carry out its mission.
Funding
Funding for OAM comes from the FAA's budget, which is primarily derived from federal appropriations and fees associated with aviation safety.
Services provided
OAM provides medical certification services for pilots and air traffic controllers, conducts research into the effects of aviation environments on human health and performance, and educates the aviation community on health issues. It also manages the Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI) for specialized training and research[3].
Regulations overseen
OAM does not directly oversee regulations but operates under the FAA's regulatory framework, which includes medical standards for aviation personnel under 14 CFR Part 67.
Headquarters address
800 Independence Ave SW, Washington DC, 20591, USA
History
The Office of Aerospace Medicine evolved from earlier organizations established to ensure pilots' medical fitness, with significant developments following the Federal Aviation Act of 1958. The Civil Aerospace Medical Institute (CAMI) was established in 1961 to further the research and educational aspects of aerospace medicine under OAM's oversight[4].
External links
References
- ↑ "Aerospace Medicine and Safety". Federal Aviation Administration. https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/aam/.
- ↑ "Federal Aviation Administration". FAA. https://www.faa.gov/.
- ↑ "Civil Aerospace Medical Institute". FAA. https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/avs/offices/aam/cami/.
- ↑ "Civil Aerospace Medical Institute * Wikipedia". https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_Aerospace_Medical_Institute.