Which of the following best describes the members of the Aviation Medicine Health Care Team?

• A. Flight Surgeon; Aeromedical Physician Assistant (APA); Aeromedical Nurse Practitioner (AMNP); Aeromedical Psychologist
• B. Flight Surgeon; Aeromedical Physician Assistant (APA); Aeromedical Nurse Practitioner (AMNP)
• C. Flight Surgeon; Aeromedical Psychologist
• D. Flight Surgeon; Aeromedical Nurse Practitioner (AMNP); Aeromedical Psychologist

Answer: (C)

In aviation medicine, the team centers on medical fitness and human factors that affect flight safety. The flight surgeon provides medical expertise, assesses conditions that could impair flight performance, and coordinates aeromedical care. The aeromedical psychologist focuses on mental health, cognitive performance, fatigue, stress, and other psychological factors that influence decision-making and safety in the cockpit. Together, they cover the essential medical and psychological aspects required for safe flight operations. Other roles like aeromedical physician assistant or aeromedical nurse practitioner may appear in some systems, but they are not considered core members in this standard pairing. Therefore, the best description is the flight surgeon plus the aeromedical psychologist.