Avionics Technician
$75KGood match
High demand
Skills to develop
- — FAA certification
- — Specific avionics systems training
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14M · ARMY · EnlistedAir Defense Enhanced Early Warning System
Air Defense Enhanced Early Warning System
Operator.
Army 14M (Air Defense Enhanced Early Warning System Operator). 420 hours of formal training translate to 5 validated civilian career pathways with salary bands of $65K–$85K. Sourced from DoD training data and Lightcast labor signals.
Training hours420DoD pipeline
ACE creditACEUp to 6 semester hours recommended
Tech roles4mapped to your code
Civilian pathways5validated
Cert coverage3/7direct + partial
/ 01 · Tech Roles
Roles your code maps to.
Industry tech roles your 14M background maps to — picked from BLS-anchored occupations using your training, cognitive skills, and systems experience.
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/ 02 · Skill Bridge
The gap, named.
What 14M training already gave you, and the specific gaps to close — not a generic checklist.
Already have07
- 01Electronic Warfare and Countermeasures→ Cybersecurity principles and practices
- 02Tactical Communications→ Networking fundamentals
- 03Battle Management Systems→ Data analysis and visualization
- 04Situational Awareness and Rapid Prioritization→ Incident response and threat management
- 05Procedural Compliance→ Adherence to security protocols and standards
- 06AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel Radar Operation→ Data interpretation and analysis
- 07USMTF Messaging→ Data standardization and exchange
To learn07
The concrete gap to bridge — specific to the roles above, not a generic checklist.
+Network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP)+Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools (Splunk, QRadar)+Vulnerability assessment and penetration testing+Python for security automation+Cloud security fundamentals (AWS, Azure, GCP)+Data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)+SQL for data querying and manipulation
How VWC fits
Vets Who Code is a free, full-time software engineering accelerator for veterans, active duty, and military spouses. We close the fundamentals — terminal, web platform, AI tooling, portfolio projects — so the rest of this list becomes specialization, not square one.
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Where your code lands.
Electronics Technician
$68KGood match
Stable demand
Skills to develop
- — Advanced troubleshooting skills
- — Specific industry certifications (e.g., CompTIA)
Logistics Manager
$85KGood match
Growing demand
Skills to develop
- — Supply chain management software proficiency
- — Project management certification (e.g., PMP)
Training and Development Specialist
$72KGood match
Growing demand
Skills to develop
- — Instructional design principles
- — E-learning development tools
- — Adult learning methodologies
First-Line Supervisor of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
$65KModerate match
Stable demand
Skills to develop
- — Advanced knowledge of specific mechanical or repair field
- — Leadership and conflict resolution training
- — OSHA safety standards
/ 04 · Hidden Strengths
What the code built.
Cognitive skills your 14M training built — and where they transfer in civilian work.
Situational Awareness
Maintaining constant awareness of airspace activity, potential threats, and friendly positions to ensure effective air defense coverage and prevent friendly fire incidents.
Transfers to
Continuously monitoring and interpreting complex, dynamic environments to anticipate potential risks and opportunities, enabling proactive decision-making and strategic planning.
Rapid Prioritization
Quickly assessing and prioritizing incoming threats and tasks under pressure, such as allocating resources, directing fire, and responding to emergencies, to maintain air defense integrity.
Transfers to
Effectively managing multiple competing priorities in high-pressure situations, swiftly identifying critical tasks, and allocating resources to achieve optimal outcomes.
Team Synchronization
Coordinating and synchronizing the actions of a team or platoon to ensure seamless operation of air defense systems, effective communication, and coordinated responses to threats.
Transfers to
Leading and coordinating teams to achieve common goals, ensuring clear communication, shared understanding, and synchronized efforts to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
Procedural Compliance
Adhering to strict protocols and procedures for operating air defense systems, handling sensitive information, and responding to emergencies to ensure safety, security, and mission success.
Transfers to
Meticulously following established procedures and regulations in high-stakes environments, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to standards to mitigate risks and maintain compliance.
Resource Optimization
Managing and optimizing the allocation of limited resources, such as ammunition, personnel, and equipment, to maximize the effectiveness of air defense operations and maintain operational readiness.
Transfers to
Efficiently managing and allocating resources to achieve maximum productivity and effectiveness, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing strategies to optimize resource utilization.
/ 05 · Non-Obvious Matches
Roles the recruiter won't suggest.
Adjacent civilian roles your training maps to that conventional military-to-civilian advice tends to miss.
Emergency Management Specialist
SOC 11-9161.00You've been responsible for maintaining constant situational awareness and coordinating responses to threats. This translates directly to the skills needed to plan and execute emergency response plans, coordinate resources, and ensure public safety during disasters.
Adjacent · MatchLogistics Analyst
SOC 13-2081.00Your experience in resource optimization and logistical coordination within air defense operations makes you a great fit for this role. You've been managing resources under pressure, and now you can analyze supply chain operations, identify inefficiencies, and implement improvements to optimize logistics and reduce costs.
Adjacent · MatchIntelligence Analyst
SOC 15-2051.00You're used to collecting, consolidating, and disseminating critical intelligence information. As an intelligence analyst, you can leverage these skills to gather and analyze data, identify trends, and provide insights to support decision-making in various industries, from finance to cybersecurity.
Adjacent · MatchCompliance Officer
SOC 13-1041.00You have a strong understanding of procedural compliance and attention to detail. You can apply these skills to ensure organizations adhere to regulations and internal policies, mitigating risks and maintaining ethical standards.
Adjacent · Match/ 06 · Training & Certs
What you trained on.
Academy
Air Defense Artillery School
Fort Sill, OK420hHours
10wkWeeks
ACECredit
Up to 6 semester hours recommended
Topics · 8
- AN/MPQ-64 Sentinel Radar Operation
- Stinger Missile System Employment
- Air Defense Planning and Coordination
- Electronic Warfare and Countermeasures
- Man-Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS) Operation
- Air and Missile Threat Recognition
- Tactical Communications
- Battle Management Systems
Partial coverage · 3
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)30%
Requires in-depth knowledge of information security concepts, risk management, and security engineering principles. Study all domains of the CISSP Common Body of Knowledge (CBK).
- Project Management Professional (PMP)40%
Requires understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques. Focus on the PMBOK Guide processes, knowledge areas, and professional conduct.
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry60%
While the military covers some safety aspects, the OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification requires a deeper dive into specific OSHA regulations and industry-specific safety standards. Review the 29 CFR 1910 standards and focus on areas such as hazard communication, machine guarding, and electrical safety.
Recommended next · 04
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)Adjacent
- ITIL 4 FoundationAdjacent
- CompTIA Security+Adjacent
- Lean Six Sigma Green BeltAdjacent
/ 07 · Systems Translation
What you ran, in their words.
Military systems you operated and their civilian equivalents for your resume.
| Military System | Civilian Equivalent | Domain |
|---|---|---|
| Man-Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS) | Short-range air defense systems for critical infrastructure protection | Operations |
| Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) | Aviation transponders and radar systems | Operations |
| AN/PRC series radios | Motorola or similar two-way radio systems | Operations |
| United States Message Text Format (USMTF) | Standardized data exchange formats (e.g., EDI, XML) for secure communication | Operations |
| Air and Missile Defense Workstation (AMDWS) | Air traffic control and airspace management systems | Weapons |
| Stinger Weapon System | Missile defense systems used to protect civilian airports | Weapons |
| AN/TPQ-53 Quick Reaction Capability Radar | Weather tracking radar | Signals |
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