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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 · 695 total5914USMC
Fire Control Technician→ Avionics Technician
$60–160K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)ETA-I Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
5918USMC
Avionics Technician→ Avionics Technician
$65–95K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License (partial)
5924USMC
Expeditionary Ground Ordnance Maintenance Technician→ Logistics Manager
$65–120K civilianEnlisted
Certified Electronic Technician (CET) (partial)Mechatronics Certification (partial)
5950USMC
Air Traffic Control Systems Maintenance Officer→ Air Traffic Controller
$62–138K civilianEnlisted
Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)
5952USMC
Air Traffic Control Navigational Aids Technician→ Avionics Technician
$62–75K civilianEnlisted
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
5953USMC
Air Traffic Control Radar Technician→ Avionics Technician
$55–75K civilianEnlisted
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)Certified Electronics Technician (CET) Associate (partial)
5956USMC
Air Traffic Control Radar Technician→ Avionics Technician
$60–82K civilianEnlisted
Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)
5957USMC
Air Traffic Control Radar Technician→ Avionics Technician
$60–82K civilianEnlisted
Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)
5959USMC
Air Traffic Control Systems Maintenance Chief→ Air Traffic Controller
$65–138K civilianEnlisted
Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) certification (partial)
5962USMC
Tactical Data Systems Equipment (TDSE) Repairer→ Electronics Technician
$65–78K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)CompTIA Network+ (partial)
5963USMC
TAOM Repairer→ Avionics Technician
$58–78K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA A+ (partial)IPC-7711/7721 Rework of Electronic Assemblies (partial)
5964USMC
Air Defense Systems Technician→ Air Traffic Controller
$60–138K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)ETA Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
5970USMC
Data Systems Maintenance Officer→ Network and Computer Systems Manager
$65–159K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)
5978USMC
Avionics Maintenance Technician→ Avionics Technician
$58–90K civilianEnlisted
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)ETA Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
5993USMC
Electronics Maintenance Chief→ Electronics Engineer
$70–110K civilianEnlisted
5994USMC
Air Defense System Technician→ Avionics Technician
$60–150K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (partial)
6042USMC
Individual Material Readiness List (IMRL) / Calibration Technician→ Inventory Manager
$65–90K civilianEnlisted
ASQ Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) (partial)
6111USMC
Helicopter/Tiltrotor Mechanic Trainee→ Aircraft Mechanic/Service Technician
$55–78K civilianEnlisted
6112USMC
CH-46 Helicopter Mechanic→ Aircraft Mechanic/Service Technician
$60–85K civilianEnlisted
Airframe and Powerplant (partial)
6114USMC
Helicopter Mechanic, UH/AH-1→ Aircraft Mechanic
$60–125K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License (partial preparation)
6116USMC
MV-22 Tiltrotor Mechanic→ Aircraft Mechanic/Technician
$60–125K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license (partial)
6119USMC
Tiltrotor Airframe Maintenance Chief→ Aircraft Mechanic / Service Technician
$60–85K civilianEnlisted
6122USMC
Helicopter Power Plants Mechanic→ Aircraft Mechanic/Service Technician
$58–75K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic (partial)
6124USMC
Helicopter Power Plants Mechanic→ Aircraft Mechanic/Technician
$60–85K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic (partial)
6132USMC
Helicopter/Tiltrotor Dynamic Components Mechanic→ Aircraft Mechanic/Technician
$55–78K civilianEnlisted
6151USMC
MV-22 Tiltrotor Airframe Mechanic→ Aircraft Mechanic
$60–78K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe Mechanic (partial)
6152USMC
CH-46 Helicopter Airframe Mechanic→ Aircraft Mechanic
$55–78K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License (partial)
6154USMC
Helicopter Airframe Mechanic→ Aircraft Mechanic/Technician
$55–125K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Mechanic (partial)
6156USMC
MV-22 Tiltrotor Airframe Mechanic→ Aircraft Mechanic/Technician
$60–125K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License (partial)
61FARMY
Marine Hull Repairman→ Shipwright
$55–75K civilianEnlisted
American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welder (partial)National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Welding (partial)
61ZARMY
Marine Maintenance Supervisor→ Marine Mechanic
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
6252USMC
AV-8/TAV-8 Airframe Mechanic→ Aircraft Mechanic
$60–125K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License (partial preparation)
6256USMC
KC-130 Airframe Mechanic→ Aircraft Mechanic/Service Technician
$60–125K civilianEnlisted
Airframe Technician (FAA Part 65 certification - eligibility upon experience)
6258USMC
F-35B Airframe Mechanic→ Aircraft Mechanic/Technician
$60–125K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) License (partial)
6311USMC
Avionics Technician Trainee→ Avionics Technician
$60–75K civilianEnlisted
6314USMC
UAS Avionics Technician→ Avionics Technician
$60–75K civilianEnlisted
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (knowledge prep)Aviation Electronics Technician (AvET) certification (partial)
63170USAF
Fuels Management Technician→ Petroleum Technician
$45–70K civilianEnlisted
Certified Petroleum Measurement Technician (CPMT) (partial)Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) certification (awareness level)
6350NAVY
Hull Maintenance Limited Duty Officer→ Marine Engineer
$70–110K civilianOfficer
AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) (partial)NACE Coating Inspector Program (CIP) Level 1 (partial)
6353NAVY
Hull Maintenance Limited Duty Officer→ Ship Superintendent
$65–95K civilianOfficer
American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welder (partial)National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE) Coating Inspector Program (CIP) Level 1 (partial)
6355NAVY
Hull Maintenance Limited Duty Officer→ Shipfitter
$55–95K civilianOfficer
American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welder (partial)
6357NAVY
Hull Maintenance Limited Duty Officer→ Ship Superintendent
$65–95K civilianOfficer
6370NAVY
Limited Duty Officer (Electrician)→ Master Electrician
$65–95K civilianOfficer
Journeyman Electrician (Eligibility, depending on experience)NFPA 70E Arc Flash Safety (Partial)
6373NAVY
Limited Duty Officer (Electrician)→ Master Electrician
$70–95K civilianOfficer
Certified Electrical Technician (CET) (partial)NFPA 70E Electrical Safety (awareness)
6375NAVY
Limited Duty Officer (Electrician)→ Electrician
$55–95K civilianOfficer
6377NAVY
Limited Duty Officer (Electrician)→ Electrician
$55–95K civilianOfficer
NFPA 70E Electrical Safety (partial)Associate Safety Professional (ASP) (partial)
6391USMC
Avionics Maintenance Chief→ Avionics Technician
$70–85K civilianEnlisted
63BARMY
Light-Wheel Vehicle Mechanic→ Diesel Mechanic
$55–80K civilianEnlisted
ASE B2: Painting and Refinishing (Partial)ASE T2: Diesel Engines (Partial)EPA Section 609 Certification (Partial)
63CARMY
Wheeled and Tracked Vehicle Mechanic→ Diesel Mechanic
$55–85K civilianEnlisted
ASE B2 Diesel Engines (partial)ASE B7: Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (partial)EPA Section 609 Certification (partial)
63DARMY
Field Artillery Mechanic→ Diesel Mechanic
$50–78K civilianEnlisted
ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Diesel Engines (partial)ASE Electrical/Electronic Systems (partial)
63EARMY
M1 Armor Mechanic→ Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
$52–78K civilianEnlisted
ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Diesel Engines (partial)ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Electrical/Electronic Systems (partial)ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Brakes (partial)EPA 609 Certification (partial)
63GARMY
Fuel and Electrical Systems Repairer→ Diesel Mechanic
$48–75K civilianEnlisted
ASE Electrical/Electronic Systems (partial)EPA Section 609 Certification (partial)
63HARMY
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic→ Automotive Service Technician / Mechanic
$55–85K civilianEnlisted
ASE B2 - Painting and Refinishing (partial)ASE B3 - Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair (partial)EPA Section 609 Certification (HVAC systems)
63JARMY
Mechanical Maintenance Supervisor→ Maintenance Manager
$55–85K civilianEnlisted
63NARMY
M60A1/A3 Tank Turret Mechanic→ Diesel Mechanic
$55–85K civilianEnlisted
ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Diesel Engines (partial)EMA Hydraulics Specialist (partial)
63RARMY
M60A2 Tank System Mechanic→ Diesel Mechanic
$55–95K civilianEnlisted
63SARMY
Heavy-Wheel Vehicle Mechanic→ Diesel Mechanic
$55–90K civilianEnlisted
ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Diesel Engines (partial)ASE Brakes (partial)EPA Section 609 Certification (partial)
63TARMY
Track Vehicle Repairer→ Diesel Mechanic
$48–75K civilianEnlisted
ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Diesel Engines (partial)ASE Brakes (partial)EPA 609 Certification (partial)
63WARMY
Wheel Vehicle Mechanic→ Diesel Mechanic
$48–75K civilianEnlisted
ASE B2: Painting and Refinishing (Partial)EPA Section 609 Refrigerant Certification (Partial)
63XARMY
Maintenance Supervisor→ Maintenance Manager
$65–95K civilianEnlisted
Certified Logistics Associate (CLA) (partial)Project Management Professional (PMP) (partial)
63YARMY
Track Vehicle Repairer→ Diesel Mechanic
$48–70K civilianEnlisted
ASE Medium/Heavy Truck Diesel Engines (partial)ASE Undercarriage (partial)EMA Hydraulic Specialist (partial)
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