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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 59 of 59 on this page · 539 total7550USMC
KC-130 Pilot→ Airline Pilot, Co-Pilot, or Flight Engineer
$85–150K civilianEnlisted
7556USMC
VMGR Pilot→ Airline Pilot, Co-Pilot, or Flight Engineer
$85–180K civilianEnlisted
Commercial Pilot License (partial)Instrument Rating (partial)Multi-Engine Rating (partial)
7557USMC
VMGR Pilot→ Airline Pilot
$75–200K civilianEnlisted
7558USMC
HMH/M/L/A Helicopter Pilot→ Commercial Pilot (Helicopter)
$70–95K civilianEnlisted
Commercial Pilot License (Helicopter) - partial preparationInstrument Rating (Helicopter) - partial preparation
7560USMC
Rotary Wing Pilot (HMH/M/L/A)→ Commercial Helicopter Pilot
$70–130K civilianEnlisted
Commercial Pilot License (Helicopter) - eligibility with additional flight hoursCertified Flight Instructor (Helicopter) - eligibility with additional flight hours
7564USMC
HMH/M/L/A Pilot→ Commercial Airline Pilot
$70–140K civilianEnlisted
7566USMC
Rotary Wing Pilot→ Commercial Pilot (Airline or Cargo)
$78–138K civilianEnlisted
Commercial Pilot License (partial)Instrument Rating (partial)
7574USMC
Aviation Operations Specialist→ Avionics Technician
$65–138K civilianEnlisted
7575USMC
Multi-Engine Fixed-Wing Transport Aircraft Pilot→ Airline Pilot, Copilot, or Flight Engineer
$70–200K civilianEnlisted
Commercial Pilot License (partial)Instrument Rating (partial)Airline Transport Pilot (partial)
7576USMC
VMO Pilot→ Commercial Pilot (Airline or Corporate)
$75–138K civilianEnlisted
Commercial Pilot License (CPL) (partial)Instrument Rating (partial)
7579USMC
Aviation Ordinance Technician→ Avionics Technician
$72–135K civilianEnlisted
Certified Electronic Technician (CET) (partial)Explosives Handler Certification (direct)
7590USMC
Aviation Launch and Recovery Equipment Maintenance Officer→ Mechanical Engineer
$65–118K civilianEnlisted
7592USMC
Atomic Weapons Pilot→ Airline Pilot
$85–170K civilianEnlisted
7593USMC
Aviation Launch and Recovery Equipment Maintenance Officer→ Mechanical Engineer
$70–120K civilianEnlisted
7598USMC
Basic Marine Pilot→ Commercial Airline Pilot
$85–150K civilianEnlisted
76TARMY
Aircraft Materiel Senior Sergeant→ Supply Chain Manager
$65–95K civilianEnlisted
8042USMC
Colonel, Naval Aviator/Naval Flight Officer→ Airline Pilot
$95–200K civilianEnlisted
8972USMC
Aircrew Trainee→ Flight Attendant
$63–135K civilianEnlisted
8A000USAF
Flight Attendant→ Flight Attendant
$45–85K civilianEnlisted
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED (direct)
8A030USAF
Flight Attendant→ Flight Attendant
$45–78K civilianEnlisted
Certified Flight Attendant (partial)American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED (direct)
8A050USAF
Flight Attendant→ Flight Attendant
$55–78K civilianEnlisted
Certified Flight Attendant (partial)American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED (direct)
8A070USAF
Flight Attendant→ Flight Attendant
$55–85K civilianEnlisted
Certified Flight Attendant (partial)American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED (direct)
8A090USAF
Flight Attendant→ Flight Attendant
$45–85K civilianEnlisted
American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED (direct)Certified Food Handler (partial)
93BARMY
Aviation Operations NCO→ Commercial Pilot
$65–135K civilianEnlisted
94RARMY
Avionic Navigation Flight Control Systems Repairer→ Avionics Technician
$65–85K civilianEnlisted
FAA Aircraft Mechanic (Airframe and Powerplant) (partial)
96UARMY
Tactical Unmanned Aircraft Vehicle (TUAV) Operator→ Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Technician
$65–90K civilianEnlisted
9808USMC
Multi-Engine Transport Aircraft Pilot→ Airline Pilot, Copilot, or Flight Engineer
$85–203K civilianEnlisted
Commercial Pilot License (FAA)Airline Transport Pilot (FAA) (partial)
9814USMC
UAV Operator→ Commercial Drone Pilot
$55–135K civilianEnlisted
9907USMC
Colonel, Naval Aviator/Naval Flight Officer→ Airline Pilot
$110–200K civilianEnlisted
9966USMC
Naval Flight Officer Billet→ Airline Pilot
$90–170K civilianEnlisted
9967USMC
Helicopter Pilot Billet→ Airline Pilot
$80–150K civilianEnlisted
9969USMC
Pilot/Naval Flight Officer (Colonel Billet)→ Airline Pilot
$85–200K civilianEnlisted
9972USMC
Aircrew Trainee→ Commercial Pilot
$65–135K civilianEnlisted
9974USMC
VTUAV Officer→ Drone Pilot/Operator
$60–75K civilianEnlisted
AANAVY
Aviation Support Equipment Technician→ Aircraft Mechanic/Avionics Technician
$55–95K civilianEnlisted
EPA Section 608 Technician Certification (partial)
AETUSCG
Aviation Electronics Technician→ Avionics Technician
$58–95K civilianEnlisted
FCC GROL (partial)ETA Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)NCATT Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) (partial)
AKNAVY
Aviation Storekeeper (AK)→ Logistics Coordinator
$55–75K civilianEnlisted
Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) (partial)Certified Logistics Technician (CLT) (partial)
AMNAVY
Aviation Structural Mechanic→ Aircraft Mechanic/Technician
$48–125K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe Technician (partial)
AMCSNAVY
Senior Chief Aviation Structural Mechanic→ Aircraft Mechanic Supervisor
$70–110K civilianEnlisted
AMENAVY
Aviation Structural Mechanic (AME)→ Aircraft Mechanic/Technician
$58–125K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification (partial)
AMHNAVY
Aviation Hydraulics Mechanic→ Aircraft Mechanic/Avionics Technician
$55–78K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License (partial)Certified Fluid Power Hydraulic Specialist (partial)
AMSNAVY
Aviation Structural Mechanic→ Aircraft Mechanic/Technician
$55–125K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe Technician (partial preparation)
AMTUSCG
Aviation Maintenance Technician→ Aircraft Mechanic/Technician
$60–125K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certification (substantial preparation)
AONAVY
Aviation Ordnanceman→ Aircraft Mechanic/Avionics Technician
$60–75K civilianEnlisted
Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Certification (partial)Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Safety Certification (partial)
ARNAVY
Aviation Support Equipment Technician→ Aircraft Mechanic
$58–78K civilianEnlisted
EPA Section 608 Technician Certification (partial)Possible credits towards Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications
ASNAVY
Aviation Support Equipment Technician→ Aviation Maintenance Technician
$58–85K civilianEnlisted
EPA Section 608 Technician Certification (partial)Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications (partial, depending on specific GSE training modules)
ASENAVY
Aviation Support Equipment Technician→ Automotive Electrician
$55–75K civilianEnlisted
EPA Section 609 Certification (partial)Electrical Safety Certification (partial)
ASMNAVY
Aviation Support Equipment Technician→ Aircraft Mechanic/Service Technician
$52–75K civilianEnlisted
ASE Engine Repair (partial)EPA Section 609 Certification (partial)
ASTUSCG
Aviation Survival Technician→ Aircraft Mechanic/Technician
$45–73K civilianEnlisted
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (partial)Pararescue SwimmerOccupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Hazardous Materials Handling (partial)
ATNAVY
Aviation Electronics Technician→ Avionics Technician
$55–75K civilianEnlisted
Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)
AVIUSCG
Aviation Engineering Specialist→ Aircraft Maintenance Manager
$70–110K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License (partial preparation)Certified Aviation Manager (CAM) (relevant coursework)
AVIATIONUSCG
Coast Guard Aviation Officer→ Airline Pilot, Co-Pilot, or Flight Engineer
$85–142K civilianEnlisted
AWCMNAVY
Aviation Warfare Systems Operator→ Intelligence Analyst
$70–115K civilianEnlisted
AWFNAVY
Naval Aircrewman Mechanical→ Aircraft Mechanic / Technician
$65–95K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic (partial)Emergency Medical Responder (partial)
AWONAVY
Naval Aircrewman (Operator)→ Intelligence Analyst
$65–85K civilianEnlisted
AWRNAVY
Naval Aircrewman (Tactical Helicopter)→ Helicopter Pilot
$58–95K civilianEnlisted
AWSNAVY
Naval Aircrewman→ Helicopter Mechanic
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
Emergency Medical Responder (partial)NAUI Open Water Diver (possible)
AWVNAVY
Naval Aircrewman (Avionics)→ Avionics Technician
$68–135K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) (partial)ETA International Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
AZNAVY
Aviation Maintenance Administrationman→ Aircraft Mechanic/Technician
$65–95K civilianEnlisted
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