GreenOranges

Thank you so much! When I originally went through BMT at Lackland AFB a few years back I had Loadmaster booked and when I couldn’t pass the depth perception test as part of my flight physical (I think the administrator at MEPS helped me with it, hence why I originally booked the job prior to BMT) they automatically dq’d me from it without even sending me to optometry for possible evaluation. That negative experience plays a huge part in why the topic is a bit of a concern for me. May I ask whether you are Active Duty or Guard/Reserves? Apparently there are only 4-5 Active Duty AE units? Also it seems to be a permanent, guaranteed AFSC in the Guard/Reserves whereas you have to go out of your way to request the position with leaderships blessing after some experience if you are Active Duty? I wouldn’t mind Guard/Reserves but I’m curious why the Air Force seems to have such little focus on the Active Duty AES side of things? Thank you for the encouraging words.

Thank you for the reply! I understand it is an extremely particular concern. Even through all the digging I’ve done, I haven’t had much luck finding an AFI on whether it’s required. I’m sure a waiver is possible, especially if the Air Force happens to be in dire need of Flight Nurses. Thanks again!

Hi I just happened to come across this post after doing a bit of research on the subject and wanted to say thank you. This is extremely informative. I’m prior enlisted Air Force preparing to use my Post 9/11 GI Bill to pursue a BSN but if I get the opportunity, becoming a Flight Nurse as part of an Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron is something I am interested in. I know you are far from Flight Medicine in the MDG but you seem to know a lot about the flight physical process and I was curious if you know whether Depth Perception is a requirement for Flight Nurses as part of their flight physical? I ask because I was dq’d from various aircrew AFSC’s such as Loadmaster, Boom Operator, etc. when I was enlisted because I apparently lack depth perception and can not pass the test with the bold row of “O’s” for the life of me. No matter how much time I take, if I am wearing glasses, or try to turn the card in a particular angle - they all look the same! Thank you again for sharing so much info on the site. It is greatly appreciated!

Hi this is very informative, thank you for writing this out. This is an oddly specific question but I’m prior enlisted Air Force and was curious if depth perception on the flight physical is required for flight nurses? I ask because I was dq’d from re-training into aircrew AFSCs such as Loadmaster and Boom Operator when I was enlisted because I apparently lack depth perception (that darn test with the bold row of O’s ?). Thanks!

Thanks for the reply! I am not close to considering CCATT or contacting a recruiter at all. I am still AD and plan on separating in the upcoming months to pursue nursing using the Post 9/11 GI Bill - was simply exploring various aspects of the AE community. Maybe I'll pay the MDG a visit once panic surrounding covid-19 decreases and ask Flight Medicine about the specifics. :^) Thanks again & stay safe.

This is such an incredible comment, thank you for taking the time to share this information. Are you aware if individuals deploying in air evac roles/missions require depth perception as part of their flight physical? I recall when I initially enlisted, I was disqualified from a variety of 1A aircrew AFSCs because I unfortunately lack depth perception. Thanks again!