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Career Guides / Hashflag Index v1.0

From job code
to civilian career.

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
Database · 4,202 Guides

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Showing 60 of 60 on this page · 4,202 total
44A2USAF
Medical Service Corps Officer→ Hospital Administrator
$95–140K civilianEnlisted
Certified Healthcare Administrative Professional (CHAP) (partial)Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) (partial)
44A3USAF
Medical Service Corps Officer→ Healthcare Administrator
$95–175K civilianEnlisted
Certified Healthcare Professional (partial)Project Management Professional (PMP) (partial)
44A4USAF
Medical Service Corps Officer→ Healthcare Administrator
$82–105K civilianEnlisted
44AXUSAF
Medical Service Officer→ Healthcare Administrator
$85–175K civilianOfficer
Certified Medical Manager (CMM) (partial)Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) (eligibility)
44BARMY
Metal Worker→ Welder
$48–75K civilianEnlisted
AWS Certified Welder (partial)
44B1USAF
Aerospace Medicine Program Administrator→ Public Health Physician
$70–220K civilianEnlisted
44B2USAF
Aerospace Medicine Physician→ Public Health Physician
$75–220K civilianEnlisted
44B3USAF
Aerospace Medicine Program Administrator→ Public Health Physician
$70–220K civilianEnlisted
Certified in Public Health (CPH) (partial)Board Certified in Preventive Medicine (eligibility)
44B4USAF
Aerospace Medicine Specialist→ Public Health Officer
$65–90K civilianEnlisted
Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (CHSP) (partial)Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) (partial)
44BXUSAF
Aerospace Medicine Specialist→ Public Health Program Manager
$70–95K civilianOfficer
Certified Healthcare Safety Professional (partial)Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Registered Sanitarian (partial)
44CARMY
Financial Management Technician→ Accountant
$74–89K civilianEnlisted
44EARMY
Machinist→ Machinist
$45–78K civilianEnlisted
National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS) Machining Level 1 (partial)American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welder (partial)
44F2USAF
Family Physician→ Family Medicine Physician
$130–220K civilianEnlisted
Board Certification - American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM)Board Certification - American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians (AOBFP)State Medical License
44F4USAF
Family Physician→ Family Physician
$180–240K civilianEnlisted
American Board of Family Practice CertificationAdvisory Board of Osteopathic Specialties Certification
44G1USAF
Flight Surgeon→ Physician (General Practitioner)
$130–220K civilianEnlisted
FAA Class III Medical Examiner (Eligibility)
44G2USAF
Flight Surgeon→ Physician (General Practitioner)
$110–250K civilianEnlisted
FAA Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) certification (eligibility)
44G3USAF
Flight Surgeon→ Physician (General Practice)
$95–250K civilianEnlisted
FAA Medical Examiner (eligibility)Board Certification in Aerospace Medicine (eligibility)
44G4USAF
Flight Surgeon→ Physician (General Practitioner)
$85–250K civilianEnlisted
FAA Medical Examiner (potential)Board certification in Aerospace Medicine (eligibility)
44GXUSAF
Flight Surgeon→ Physician (General Practice)
$85–250K civilianOfficer
FAA Medical Examiner (eligibility)Board Certification in Aerospace Medicine (pathway)
44H2USAF
Nuclear Medicine Physician→ Nuclear Medicine Physician
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
American Board of Nuclear Medicine (ABNM) Eligibility
44U1USAF
Flight Surgeon→ Occupational Medicine Physician
$95–240K civilianEnlisted
FAA Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) Certification (partial)Board Certification in Aerospace Medicine (Prerequisite)
44U2USAF
Occupational Medicine Physician→ Occupational Medicine Physician
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
Board Certification in Occupational Medicine (ABPM)Medical Review Officer (MRO) Certification (potential)
44U4USAF
Occupational Medicine Physician→ Occupational Health Physician
$75–240K civilianEnlisted
American Board of Preventive Medicine - Occupational Medicine (direct)
44Y1USAF
Critical Care Physician→ Critical Care Physician
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
Board Certification in Critical Care Medicine (eligible upon completion)ACLS Provider
44Y2USAF
Critical Care Physician→ Critical Care Physician
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
Board Certification in Critical Care Medicine (eligible upon completion)
44Y3USAF
Critical Care Physician→ Critical Care Physician
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
Board Certification in Critical Care Medicine (eligible)ACLS Provider
44Y4USAF
Critical Care Intensivist→ Critical Care Intensivist
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
Board Certification in Critical Care Medicine (Eligibility)
44YXUSAF
Critical Care Physician→ Critical Care Physician
$45–75K civilianOfficer
Board Certification in Critical Care Medicine (eligible upon completion)
44Z1USAF
Allergist→ Allergist
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
American Board of Allergy and Immunology (ABAI) eligibility
44Z2USAF
Allergist→ Allergist
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
American Board of Allergy and Immunology (eligible upon completion)
44Z3USAF
Allergist→ Allergist
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
American Board of Allergy and Immunology (ABAI) Certification
44Z4USAF
Allergist→ Allergist
$45–75K civilianEnlisted
American Board of Allergy and Immunology (ABAI) Board Certification
44ZXUSAF
Allergist→ Allergist
$45–75K civilianOfficer
American Board of Allergy and Immunology (ABAI) Eligibility
45331USAF
Avionics Systems Technician→ Avionics Technician
$60–105K civilianEnlisted
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)ETA-I Avionics Technician Certification (partial)
45332USAF
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist→ Avionics Technician
$60–95K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)
45351USAF
Avionics Systems Technician→ Avionics Technician
$60–105K civilianEnlisted
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) (partial)CompTIA A+ (partial)ETA Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
45352USAF
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist→ Avionics Technician
$65–90K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
45371USAF
Avionics Systems Technician→ Avionics Technician
$65–95K civilianEnlisted
ETA International Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)
45372USAF
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist→ Avionics Technician
$70–95K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)CompTIA Security+ (partial)Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
45391USAF
Avionics Systems Technician→ Avionics Technician
$60–85K civilianEnlisted
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)ETA Certified Electronic Technician (CET) (partial)
45392USAF
Airborne Mission Systems Specialist→ Avionics Technician
$65–95K civilianEnlisted
CompTIA Network+ (partial)Certified Wireless Network Administrator (CWNA) (partial)Federal Communications Commission (FCC) General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL) (partial)
45399USAF
Avionics Systems Specialist→ Avionics Technician
$60–85K civilianEnlisted
Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)
45531USAF
Avionics Test Station Specialist→ Avionics Technician
$65–78K civilianEnlisted
ETA International Certified Electronic Technician (CET) (partial)ISCET Associate Certified Electronics Technician (partial)
45551USAF
Avionics Test Station Specialist→ Avionics Technician
$62–78K civilianEnlisted
ETA International Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)CompTIA A+ (partial)
45571USAF
Avionics Test Station Specialist→ Avionics Technician
$65–120K civilianEnlisted
ETA International Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (Partial)FAA Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) (Partial)
45591USAF
Avionics Test Station Specialist→ Avionics Technician
$65–78K civilianEnlisted
Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)ETA International Avionics Technician (partial)
45631USAF
Avionics Test Station Specialist→ Avionics Technician
$55–78K civilianEnlisted
ETA-I Avionics Technician (partial)CompTIA A+ (partial)
45651USAF
Avionics Test Station Specialist→ Avionics Technician
$68–85K civilianEnlisted
Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)CompTIA A+ (partial)
45671USAF
Avionics Test Station Specialist→ Avionics Technician
$65–78K civilianEnlisted
Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)CompTIA A+ (partial)ETA International Avionics Technician (partial)
45691USAF
Avionics Test Station Specialist→ Avionics Technician
$62–75K civilianEnlisted
ETA Certified Electronic Technician (CET) (partial)CompTIA A+ (partial)
45733USAF
Avionics Systems Specialist→ Avionics Technician
$60–80K civilianEnlisted
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)ETA Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
45753USAF
Avionics Systems Specialist→ Avionics Technician
$60–80K civilianEnlisted
ETA Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)
45773USAF
Avionics Systems Technician→ Avionics Technician
$70–120K civilianEnlisted
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)ETA International Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
45793USAF
Avionics Systems Technician→ Avionics Technician
$60–78K civilianEnlisted
FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (partial)CompTIA A+ (partial)ETA Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)
45AARMY
Resource Management Officer→ Budget Analyst
$79–95K civilianOfficer
45BARMY
Small Arms/Artillery Repairer→ Small Arms Repair Technician
$48–62K civilianEnlisted
American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welder (partial)Small Engine Repair Certification (partial)
45DARMY
Self-Propelled Field Artillery System Mechanic→ Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
$55–75K civilianEnlisted
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certifications (partial)National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (NIASE)
45EARMY
Armament/Fire Control Maintenance Supervisor→ Heavy Vehicle Mechanic
$50–75K civilianEnlisted
45GARMY
Fire Control Repairer→ Field Service Technician (Electro-Mechanical)
$55–82K civilianEnlisted
ETA Certified Electronics Technician (CET) (partial)CompTIA A+ (partial)
45JARMY
Aircraft Armament Repairer→ Aircraft Mechanic/Technician
$55–78K civilianEnlisted
Certified Aviation Technician (partial)
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