Aeromedical Evacuations Officer
Job Overview
As an Aeromedical Evacuations Officer, you’ll pilot Blackhawk helicopters to medically evacuate injured Soldiers and allies. You’ll plan and execute intra-theater tactical, operational, and strategic medical evacuation operations. You’ll support joint, coalition, and allied partners, DOD employees and contractors, interagency personnel, non-government organizations, and more. Additionally, you’ll provide emergency support including medical supply, transporting blood, medical personnel and equipment, and homeland security medical evacuation.
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Official Qualification Requirements
This is a commissioning path. Enlisted line scores do not apply — selection is based on education, officer testing and a selection board.
- • Bachelor's degree required
- • Commissioning paths: ROTC, OCS, U.S. Military Academy (West Point), Direct Commission
Last verified: 2026-08-14
Requirements are subject to change by the Department of Defense and each service. Always confirm the current standard with an official recruiter before making a decision.
Required. Officer commissioning is citizen-only: goarmy.com says "Be a U.S. citizen by the time you commission as an Officer," marines.com lists "Be a U.S. citizen" for officers, airforce.com says officers "must be a native-born or naturalized United States citizen," and 10 U.S.C. 532 requires it by law. Verified August 2026.