Task Statement for Military Occupational Structure Identification - 00373 Aviation Physiology Technician
A-MD-154-000/FP-000 - Appendix 1, Annex D
MOSID 00373 – Aviation Physiology Technician (AV PHYS TECH)
General Duties:
The general duties and functions of the AV PHYS TECH are to support Air Operations and the Flight Safety program. They provide aviation physiology training for CAF and civilian personnel, and operate various aviation physiology simulators, including the hypobaric chamber. In addition, AV PHYS TECHs at the Canadian Forces Environmental Medicine Establishment (CFEME) operate the human centrifuge, and assist the Flight Surgeon in the investigation of aircraft accidents and physiological incidents.
MOSID Related Duties
Circle the X for each task that Mbr is UNABLE or UNFIT to perform.
| MOC Related Duties | MWO | WO | SGT | MCPL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Cope with noise levels greater than 95 db. | X | X | X | |
| 2. Tolerate the effects of change of pressure at heights up to 30,000 ft. | X | X | X | |
| 3. Climb on / off the altitude chamber (4m high) repeatedly. | X | X | X | |
| 4. Tolerate high G forces (5 G’s for 10 sec). | X | X | X | |
| 5. Assist lifting patients (90 kg) into chambers. | X | X | X | |
| 6. Tolerate breathing gas mixture through oxygen mask. | X | X | X | |
| 7. Work standing for extended periods of times (4-6 hours and sometimes over). | X | X | X | |
| 8. Remain alert continuously for extended periods of time (6-12 hours). | X | X | X | X |
| 9. Endure prolonged periods in confined spaces. | X | X | X | |
| 10. Work 12 hour shifts with occasional periods of up to 16 hours work while being on 24/7 call. | X | X | X |
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