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Every military job code maps to a civilian career — browse 4,202 guides across all five branches, see civilian salary bands sourced from Lightcast labor data, and find the certifications that translate your service into software engineering roles that pay.
Total Guides4,202across DoD job codes
Branches5Army · Navy · Air Force · Marine Corps · Coast Guard
Career Families11Cyber to Logistics
Certifications4,689civilian equivalencies
Salary Data$45K–$280Kvia Lightcast
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Showing 60 of 60 on this page · 539 total6071USMC
Aircraft Maintenance Technician→ Aircraft Mechanic / Aviation Technician
$60–125K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic (partial preparation)
6072USMC
Aircraft Maintenance Support Equipment Mechanic→ Aircraft Mechanic/Technician
$57–78K civilianEnlisted
Hydraulic Technician Certification (partial)Pneumatic Technician Certification (partial)
6073USMC
Aircraft Maintenance Support Equipment Electrician/Refrigeration Mechanic→ HVAC Technician
$50–72K civilianEnlisted
EPA Section 608 Technician Certification (Universal)Electrical Technician Certification (partial)
6081USMC
Aircraft Maintenance Technician→ Aircraft Mechanic/Technician
$60–125K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License (partial)
6083USMC
Aircraft Maintenance Technician→ Aircraft Mechanic/Technician
$55–125K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification (partial)
6085USMC
Aircraft Maintenance Technician→ Aircraft Mechanic/Technician
$60–125K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification (partial)
6086USMC
Aircraft Maintenance Technician→ Aircraft Mechanic / Technician
$55–78K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license (partial)National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies (NCATT) Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) (partial)
6087USMC
Aircraft Maintenance Technician→ Aircraft Mechanic / Technician
$65–125K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License (partial)Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) General Knowledge (partial)
6091USMC
Aircraft Maintenance Technician→ Aircraft Mechanic/Technician
$60–125K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License (partial)Certified Aviation Technician (CAT) (partial)
6092USMC
Aircraft Structures Mechanic→ Aircraft Mechanic/Technician
$48–125K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe Technician (partial)
6093USMC
Aircraft Maintenance Technician→ Aircraft Mechanic/Technician
$60–125K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification (partial preparation)
6094USMC
Aircraft Maintenance Technician→ Aircraft Mechanic/Avionics Technician
$60–125K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License (partial preparation)
60X1USMC
Aircraft Maintenance Technician→ Aircraft Mechanic/Technician
$60–125K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic (partial)
6135USMC
Aircraft Power Plants Test Cell Operator→ Aircraft Mechanic/Technician
$55–125K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license (partial preparation)
61NARMY
Aviation Medical Officer→ Flight Surgeon
$150–240K civilianEnlisted
FAA Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) (partial)
61X1USMC
Aircraft Maintenance Trainee→ Aircraft Mechanic
$60–125K civilianEnlisted
6211USMC
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Mechanic Trainee→ Aircraft Mechanic
$60–78K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic (partial)
6212USMC
AV-8/TAV-8 Fixed-Wing Aircraft Mechanic→ Aircraft Mechanic
$55–82K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License (partial)
6214USMC
UAV Mechanic→ Aircraft Mechanic/Avionics Technician
$50–75K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification (partial)
6216USMC
KC-130 Aircraft Mechanic→ Aircraft Mechanic
$60–78K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license (partial preparation)
6218USMC
F-35B Fixed-Wing Aircraft Mechanic→ Aircraft Mechanic
$60–78K civilianEnlisted
Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License (FAA) (partial)
6222USMC
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Power Plants Mechanic→ Aircraft Mechanic/Technician
$58–125K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic (partial)
6232USMC
KC-130 Flight Mechanic→ Aircraft Mechanic/Technician
$65–125K civilianEnlisted
Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license (partial)
6241USMC
KC-130 Flight Mechanic→ Aircraft Mechanic/Technician
$58–85K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License (partial)
6251USMC
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Airframe Mechanic Trainee→ Aircraft Mechanic
$58–78K civilianEnlisted
6281USMC
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Safety Equipment Mechanic Trainee→ Aircraft Mechanic/Avionics Technician
$58–78K civilianEnlisted
6282USMC
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Safety Equipment Mechanic (AV-8/TAV-8)→ Aircraft Mechanic/Technician
$58–78K civilianEnlisted
Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) – Airframe (partial)
6286USMC
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Safety Equipment Mechanic→ Aircraft Mechanic/Avionics Technician
$58–75K civilianEnlisted
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Rigger Certificate (partial)
6288USMC
Fixed-Wing Aircraft Safety Equipment Mechanic→ Aircraft Mechanic / Technician
$60–78K civilianEnlisted
Aviation Safety Technician (partial)
6300NAVY
Naval Aviation Limited Duty Officer→ Airline Pilot
$95–150K civilianOfficer
6303NAVY
Naval Aviation Limited Duty Officer→ Airline Pilot
$85–170K civilianOfficer
6305NAVY
Naval Aviation Limited Duty Officer→ Airline Pilot
$95–150K civilianOfficer
6307NAVY
Naval Aviation Limited Duty Officer→ Airline Pilot
$85–200K civilianOfficer
6310NAVY
Aircraft Handling Officer→ Airport Operations Manager
$78–95K civilianOfficer
6315NAVY
Aircraft Handling Officer→ Airport Operations Manager
$72–95K civilianOfficer
6330NAVY
Aviation Maintenance Officer→ Aviation Maintenance Manager
$75–110K civilianOfficer
6331USMC
Aircraft Electrical Systems Technician→ Avionics Technician
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Aviation Technician (partial)
6332USMC
AV-8 Aircraft Electrical Systems Technician→ Avionics Technician
$55–75K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License (partial)
6333NAVY
Aviation Maintenance Officer→ Aircraft Maintenance Manager
$75–110K civilianOfficer
6333USMC
Aviation Electronics Technician→ Avionics Technician
$75–105K civilianEnlisted
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)CompTIA A+ (partial)ETA-I Certified Electronics Technician (CET) Associate (partial)
6335NAVY
Aviation Maintenance Management Officer→ Aircraft Maintenance Manager
$75–110K civilianOfficer
6336USMC
KC-130 Aircraft Electrical Systems Technician→ Avionics Technician
$60–75K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License (partial)
6337NAVY
Aviation Maintenance Officer→ Aircraft Maintenance Manager
$75–110K civilianOfficer
6338USMC
Aircraft Electrical Systems Technician (F-35B)→ Avionics Technician
$62–75K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license (partial)
6360NAVY
Aviation Ordnance Officer→ Ordnance Safety Manager
$80–135K civilianOfficer
6363NAVY
Aviation Ordnance Officer→ Weapons Systems Manager
$75–140K civilianOfficer
6365NAVY
Aviation Ordnance Officer→ Weapons Systems Manager
$75–140K civilianOfficer
6367NAVY
Aviation Ordnance Officer→ Aerospace Engineer
$85–125K civilianOfficer
6386USMC
Aircraft Electronic Countermeasures Systems Technician→ Avionics Technician
$60–75K civilianEnlisted
6422USMC
Aircraft Cryptographic Systems Technician→ Avionics Technician
$65–110K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Security+ (partial)Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
6434USMC
Advanced Aircraft Electrical/Instrument/Flight Control Systems Technician→ Avionics Technician
$60–120K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license (partial preparation)
6464USMC
Aircraft Inertial Navigation System Technician→ Avionics Technician
$55–120K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license (partial)
6468USMC
Aircraft Electrical Equipment Test Set Technician→ Avionics Technician
$62–75K civilianEnlisted
ETA International Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (Partial)
6482USMC
Aircraft Electronic Countermeasures Systems Technician→ Avionics Technician
$60–85K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)ETA International Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
6486USMC
Advanced Aircraft Electronic Countermeasures Technician→ Avionics Technician
$60–80K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)ETA International Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
6492USMC
Aviation Precision Measurement Equipment Technician→ Calibration Technician
$55–75K civilianEnlisted
Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) (partial)Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
6500USMC
Aviation Ordnance Marine→ Explosives Technician
$55–72K civilianEnlisted
6501USMC
Aviation Ordnance Officer→ Explosives Technician
$55–80K civilianEnlisted
6502USMC
Aviation Ordnance Officer→ Explosives Expert/Ordnance Specialist
$75–95K civilianEnlisted
6511USMC
Aviation Ordnance Technician→ Aircraft Mechanic/Technician
$55–78K civilianEnlisted
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Safety Certificate (partial)
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