Avionics Technician
$75KGood match
High demand
Skills to develop
- — FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license
- — Specific avionics systems training
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14S · ARMY · EnlistedAir Defense Enhanced Early Warning System
Air Defense Enhanced Early Warning System
Operator.
Army 14S (Air Defense Enhanced Early Warning System Operator). 280 hours of formal training translate to 5 validated civilian career pathways with salary bands of $65K–$78K. Sourced from DoD training data and Lightcast labor signals.
Training hours280DoD pipeline
ACE creditACEUp to 3 semester hours recommended
Tech roles4mapped to your code
Civilian pathways5validated
Cert coverage2/6direct + partial
/ 01 · Tech Roles
Roles your code maps to.
Industry tech roles your 14S background maps to — picked from BLS-anchored occupations using your training, cognitive skills, and systems experience.
Sort · Match descending
/ 02 · Skill Bridge
The gap, named.
What 14S training already gave you, and the specific gaps to close — not a generic checklist.
Already have11
- 01Situational Awareness→ Threat Detection and Incident Response
- 02Rapid Prioritization→ Incident Prioritization and Triage
- 03Team Synchronization→ Collaboration in Incident Response Teams
- 04Procedural Compliance→ Adherence to Security Protocols and Standards
- 05Resource Optimization→ Efficient Use of Security Tools and Technologies
- 06Land-Based Phalanx Weapon System (LPWS) operation→ Automated close-in weapon systems for facility defense
- 07Avenger Weapon System operation→ Vehicle-mounted air defense systems
- 08Man Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS) degraded operations→ Shoulder-launched missile systems
- 09Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) programmer/charger→ Transponder interrogation systems
- 10Handheld Terminal Unit (HTU)→ Handheld tactical data receivers
- 11AN/VRC series radios→ Motorola two-way radio systems
To learn08
The concrete gap to bridge — specific to the roles above, not a generic checklist.
+Cybersecurity fundamentals+SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tools like Splunk or ELK Stack+Intrusion detection and prevention systems (IDS/IPS)+Network security principles and protocols+Operating system administration (Linux, Windows)+Scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash)+Data analysis and visualization tools+SQL for database querying and management
How VWC fits
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See VWC Programs →/ 03 · Civilian Pathways
Where your code lands.
Electronics Technician
$65KGood match
Stable demand
Skills to develop
- — Associate's degree in Electronics Technology
- — Specific certifications (e.g., CompTIA A+, Network+)
Radar Technician
$78KGood match
Growing demand
Skills to develop
- — Specific radar system training
- — Advanced electronics troubleshooting
Maintenance Supervisor
$70KModerate match
Stable demand
Skills to develop
- — Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- — Lean Six Sigma certification
- — Experience with civilian maintenance management systems
Emergency Management Specialist
$72KModerate match
Growing demand
Skills to develop
- — Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management or related field
- — FEMA certifications (e.g., IS-100, IS-200, IS-700)
- — HAZMAT training
/ 04 · Hidden Strengths
What the code built.
Cognitive skills your 14S training built — and where they transfer in civilian work.
Situational Awareness
Maintaining constant vigilance over the airspace, identifying potential threats, and understanding the position and status of friendly forces within a complex battlespace.
Transfers to
The ability to perceive and comprehend the surrounding environment, anticipate potential problems, and make informed decisions based on a comprehensive understanding of dynamic situations.
Rapid Prioritization
Quickly assessing incoming threats and allocating resources to counter the most dangerous ones first, ensuring the defense of critical assets and personnel.
Transfers to
The ability to quickly evaluate competing demands, determine the most important tasks, and allocate time and resources effectively to meet deadlines and achieve goals under pressure.
Team Synchronization
Coordinating the actions of a team to ensure the weapon system is operated effectively, communication is maintained, and the overall air defense mission is accomplished seamlessly.
Transfers to
The ability to orchestrate team efforts, aligning individual contributions to achieve a common goal, fostering clear communication, and ensuring smooth, efficient workflows.
Procedural Compliance
Adhering strictly to established protocols and procedures for operating weapon systems, engaging targets, and maintaining equipment to ensure safety and mission success.
Transfers to
Meticulously following established guidelines and protocols to guarantee accuracy, consistency, and safety in all tasks, minimizing errors and maximizing efficiency.
Resource Optimization
Managing ammunition, fuel, and maintenance resources effectively to ensure the air defense unit remains operational and capable of responding to threats over extended periods.
Transfers to
The ability to maximize the utilization of available resources – time, budget, personnel, and materials – to achieve optimal outcomes and minimize waste.
/ 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 trained to maintain situational awareness under pressure, rapidly prioritize threats, and coordinate team responses in high-stakes environments. This translates directly to the skills needed to develop and implement emergency plans, coordinate disaster response efforts, and ensure community safety.
Adjacent · MatchLogistics Analyst
SOC 13-2081.00You've honed your ability to optimize resource allocation and maintain operational readiness. As a Logistics Analyst, you'll use these skills to analyze supply chains, identify inefficiencies, and develop strategies to improve the flow of goods and materials, ensuring organizations have what they need, when they need it.
Adjacent · MatchIntelligence Analyst
SOC 15-2051.00Your experience in tracking and evaluating incoming threats, consolidating intelligence information, and maintaining situational awareness makes you a strong candidate. You will excel at gathering and analyzing data, identifying trends, and providing actionable insights to inform decision-making in various industries, from finance to cybersecurity.
Adjacent · MatchCompliance Officer
SOC 13-1041.00Your strict adherence to procedures and protocols, combined with your supervisory experience, equips you well to ensure organizations adhere to regulations and internal policies. You'll be able to develop and implement compliance programs, conduct audits, and investigate potential violations.
Adjacent · Match/ 06 · Training & Certs
What you trained on.
Academy
Air Defense Artillery School
Fort Sill, OK280hHours
7wkWeeks
ACECredit
Up to 3 semester hours recommended
Topics · 7
- Land-Based Phalanx Weapon System (LPWS) operation
- Avenger Weapon System operation
- Man Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS) degraded operations
- Radio and wire communications
- Target engagement evaluation
- Infrared (IR) techniques for target detection
- Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) systems
Partial coverage · 2
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)60%
Study civilian electronics principles, troubleshooting, and repair procedures. Focus on broader electronics knowledge outside of specific military systems.
- Project Management Professional (PMP)40%
Learn the five process groups (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring and Controlling, and Closing) and ten knowledge areas as defined by PMI. Study project management methodologies beyond military-specific applications.
Recommended next · 04
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Adjacent
- CompTIA Security+Adjacent
- GIAC Security Leadership Certification (GSLC)Adjacent
- ITIL 4 FoundationAdjacent
/ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Land-Based Phalanx Weapon System (LPWS) | Automated close-in weapon systems for facility defense | Weapons |
| Avenger Weapon System | Vehicle-mounted air defense systems | Weapons |
| Man Portable Air Defense System (MANPADS) | Shoulder-launched missile systems | Operations |
| Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) programmer/charger | Transponder interrogation systems | Operations |
| Handheld Terminal Unit (HTU) | Handheld tactical data receivers | Operations |
| AN/VRC series radios | Motorola two-way radio systems | Operations |
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