Maintenance Manager
$95KHigh match
High demand
Skills to develop
- — OSHA Safety Standards
- — Budget Management
- — Inventory Control Systems
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919A · ARMY · WarrantOrdnance Senior Maintenance
Ordnance Senior Maintenance
Manager.
Army 919A (Ordnance Senior Maintenance Manager). 400 hours of formal training translate to 5 validated civilian career pathways with salary bands of $65K–$95K. Sourced from DoD training data and Lightcast labor signals.
Training hours400DoD pipeline
ACE creditACEUp to 9 semester hours recommended (estimated)
Tech roles4mapped to your code
Civilian pathways5validated
Cert coverage2/5direct + partial
This career guide was generated using AI analysis of military job code data. Salary figures, certification coverage percentages, and career matches are estimates — verify with official sources before making career decisions.
/ 01 · Tech Roles
Roles your code maps to.
Industry tech roles your 919A 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 919A training already gave you, and the specific gaps to close — not a generic checklist.
Already have09
- 01Maintenance Management Principles→ IT service management (ITSM) best practices
- 02Materiel Readiness Reporting→ Data collection, analysis, and reporting
- 03Supervision of Maintenance Operations→ Team leadership and project management
- 04Logistics and Supply Chain Management→ Understanding of system dependencies and optimization
- 05Experience with SAMS-E, LIW, AESIP, TAMIS→ Familiarity with enterprise systems and data management
- 06System Modeling→ Analyzing and improving business processes
- 07Resource Optimization→ Efficient budget management and project execution
- 08Rapid Prioritization→ Quickly identifying and addressing critical issues
- 09After-Action Analysis→ Identifying inefficiencies and developing strategies for improvement
To learn12
The concrete gap to bridge — specific to the roles above, not a generic checklist.
+Cloud computing basics (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)+Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)+CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI)+SQL and NoSQL databases+ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes+Data warehousing concepts+Agile project management methodologies+Software development lifecycle (SDLC)+Technical documentation and communication+Computer hardware and software fundamentals+Operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS)+Network fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing)
How VWC fits
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See VWC Programs →/ 03 · Civilian Pathways
Where your code lands.
Field Service Engineer
$80KGood match
Growing demand
Skills to develop
- — Specific OEM certifications (e.g., Caterpillar, John Deere)
- — PLC Programming
- — Advanced Diagnostics Software
Quality Control Inspector
$65KGood match
Stable demand
Skills to develop
- — Six Sigma Certification
- — ISO 9001 Standards
- — Statistical Analysis
Logistics Manager
$85KModerate match
High demand
Skills to develop
- — Supply Chain Management Certification (CSCP)
- — ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle)
- — Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
Technical Trainer
$70KModerate match
Growing demand
Skills to develop
- — Instructional Design
- — E-Learning Development Tools (e.g., Articulate Storyline)
- — Curriculum Development
/ 04 · Hidden Strengths
What the code built.
Cognitive skills your 919A training built — and where they transfer in civilian work.
System Modeling
As a 919A, you understand complex engineering systems, predicting failure points and optimizing maintenance schedules based on system-wide understanding.
Transfers to
This ability to model and understand complex systems translates directly into analyzing and improving business processes.
Resource Optimization
You managed parts, tools, personnel, and budgets to maximize equipment readiness, often under pressure and with limited resources.
Transfers to
Your experience in allocating resources effectively is highly valuable in roles requiring efficient budget management and project execution.
Rapid Prioritization
You regularly assess incoming equipment, diagnose repair needs, and set maintenance schedules to ensure operational readiness, especially when facing time constraints and mission demands.
Transfers to
This skill translates to quickly identifying critical issues and addressing them efficiently in dynamic business environments.
After-Action Analysis
As a senior maintenance advisor, you evaluate maintenance performance to identify areas for improvement in processes and training programs.
Transfers to
This analytical approach will help you identify inefficiencies and develop strategies for improvement in any process-oriented business.
/ 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.
Operations Research Analyst
SOC 15-2031.00You've been optimizing complex systems and resources in high-stakes environments. As an Operations Research Analyst, you'll leverage your analytical skills to improve organizational efficiency and solve problems using mathematical and statistical methods. Your background in maintenance and logistics provides a unique perspective to tackle operational challenges.
Adjacent · MatchManagement Consultant
SOC 13-1111.00You've advised commanders, managed readiness reporting, and evaluated maintenance operations. In Management Consulting, you'll apply your analytical skills and broad experience to help organizations improve their performance and efficiency. Your experience provides a solid foundation for analyzing business operations and recommending strategic improvements.
Adjacent · MatchLogistics Manager
SOC 11-3071.04You've managed the lifecycle of equipment, supervised maintenance, and ensured readiness, making you perfect for coordinating supply chains and ensuring efficient operations. Your experience with maintenance and resource management can be directly applied to optimizing logistics processes.
Adjacent · Match/ 06 · Training & Certs
What you trained on.
Academy
Ordnance Senior Maintenance Management Course
Fort Gregg-Adams, VA400hHours
10wkWeeks
ACECredit
Up to 9 semester hours recommended (estimated)
Topics · 7
- Maintenance Management Principles
- Materiel Readiness Reporting
- Supervision of Maintenance Operations
- Engineer Equipment Maintenance
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Maintenance Float Management
- Contract Maintenance Oversight
Partial coverage · 2
- Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)60%
Focus on business management, manufacturing process reliability, and organizational leadership principles not directly covered in military maintenance roles.
- Certified Plant Maintenance Manager (CPMM)50%
Study the financial aspects of plant maintenance, strategic planning, and advanced management techniques relevant to civilian plant operations.
Recommended next · 03
- Project Management Professional (PMP)Adjacent
- Certified Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)Adjacent
- Lean Six Sigma Black 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ground Equipment Maintenance (GEM) | Equipment maintenance management software (e.g., Fiix, UpKeep) | Operations |
| Standard Army Maintenance System-Enhanced (SAMS-E) | Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems (e.g., IBM Maximo, Infor EAM) | Operations |
| Logistics Information Warehouse (LIW) | Business Intelligence (BI) and data analytics platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) | Operations |
| Army Enterprise Systems Integration Program (AESIP) | Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) integration platforms (e.g., MuleSoft, Dell Boomi) | Operations |
| Total Ammunition Management Information System (TAMIS) | Inventory management and tracking systems (e.g., Fishbowl Inventory, Zoho Inventory) | Operations |
| Joint Automatic Test Set (JATS) | Automated test equipment (ATE) and diagnostic systems (e.g., National Instruments, Keysight Technologies) | Operations |
| Forward Repair System (FRS) | Mobile repair and maintenance units (e.g., Field service management software) | Operations |
| Battlefield Recovery and Evacuation System (BREM) | Heavy Equipment Recovery and Transport vehicles and systems (e.g., Jerr-Dan, Miller Industries) | Operations |
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