Athletic Trainer

LMR Technical Group (LMR) is seeking an Athletic Trainer to join our team at Joint Base Langley - Eustis, VA.
Mach 2 class. Up to 9 Gs. One pilot in the cockpit. Your job is to help keep that human system ready for the next sortie.
This is Athletic Training in a completely different arena.
At Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, you will support F-22 Raptor aircrew assigned to one of the most consequential air dominance missions in the Air Force through the Optimizing the Human Weapon System Program.
The aircraft is extraordinary. The physical demands on the person flying it are just as real.
Your expertise in movement, musculoskeletal care, injury prevention, recovery, and human performance becomes part of keeping fighter pilots durable, capable, and ready to fly.
And this is Langley.
The 1st Fighter Wing, “America’s First Team,” was the Air Force’s first operational F-22 wing and today operates and maintains half of the service’s F-22 inventory. The Raptor itself is built for air dominance, with Mach 2 class performance and a published limit of +9 Gs.
All of it sits in Virginia’s Hampton Roads, surrounded by the Chesapeake Bay, military aviation, and generations of American aerospace history.
Take the interview.
Hear the mission. Meet the team. See what Athletic Training looks like when your athletes fly Raptors.
Then decide for yourself.
Most Athletic Trainers know what it feels like to stand on a sideline.
Very few get to do it with F-22s on the flight line.
Job Description:
The Athletic Trainer (AT) will support US Air Force fighter squadrons as an embedded asset under the Optimizing the Human Weapon System (OHWS) program. The AT will focus on musculoskeletal (MSK) care, injury prevention, rehabilitation, and human performance optimization to enhance aircrew readiness and longevity. Responsibilities include individual assessments, injury prevention, rehabilitative interventions, and performance enhancement within their scope of practice as defined by the standard written protocol agreement with the Military Treatment Facility (MTF) Chief of the Medical Staff (SGH). Services provided shall enhance resistance to neck and back injuries, expedite return to full duty, and contribute to a holistic health maintenance program that improves aircrew performance, readiness, and retention.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Complete all unit and MDG in-processing requirements, including all required training such as
computer-based courses, peer review, newcomer orientation, hands-on simulations, and site-specific training.
Independently assess, evaluate, and manage musculoskeletal (MSK) and neuromuscular conditions, providing targeted interventions such as corrective exercises, postural adjustments, and functional movement training.
Conduct in-processing evaluations for all newly assigned aircrew and perform ongoing assessments to screen for injury risk factors, including flexibility, strength, endurance, cardiovascular fitness, posture, ergonomics, and body composition.
Instruct and counsel aircrew on compliance with therapeutic regimens, rehabilitation protocols, injury prevention strategies, human performance techniques, and lifestyle modifications to optimize readiness.
Conduct direct access evaluations and provide immediate care for acute MSK and neuromuscular conditions in both on-site and off-site settings, triaging and referring cases as necessary in accordance with local MDG policy.
Provide ongoing reevaluations, track patient progress, and modify treatment plans as needed to ensure optimal recovery and performance.
Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions, including manual therapy, range of motion techniques, strength and conditioning exercises, and agility and neuromuscular training to restore function and mitigate injury risks.
Ensure proper documentation of all assessments, treatments, and patient encounters in designated electronic health records and non-medical OHWS program data repositories within 72 hours and submit required data to the Human Performance Measure of Effectiveness Report (HP-MER). Monitor access to care and utilize required electronic systems, databases, and software for patient documentation, scheduling, and administrative responsibilities in accordance with DHA guidelines.
Attend all unit and Military Treatment Facility (MTF) meetings as required or as requested by the Unit Commander or his/her designee.
Educate aircrew on injury prevention, self-rehabilitation techniques, movement assessments, and strength training strategies to improve long-term musculoskeletal health.
Maintain and inspect equipment and training facilities to ensure they are safe, operational, and aligned with manufacturer specifications. Report unserviceable equipment to the site Government POC and perform routine cleaning duties as necessary.
Evaluate and recommend new techniques, equipment, and interventions that enhance human performance and injury prevention efforts.
Be physically proficient and capable of demonstrating all prescribed exercises and techniques.
Other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
Graduated from an Athletic Training Education Program, Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) AND Master’s degree in Exercise Science, Health Science, Athletic Training, Health Profession or Physical Education related discipline.
Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer (BOC).
Current certification in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), including Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Training.
2+ years of experience as a Licensed Athletic Trainer in collegiate (or higher), professional, or tactical athletics; aerospace industry, test pilot/astronaut or similar man-machine high-performance enviro

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No