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11G1 · USAF · Enlisted

Airfield Operations
Officer.

Air Force 11G1 (Airfield Operations Officer). 480 hours of formal training translate to 5 validated civilian career pathways with salary bands of $65K–$105K. Sourced from DoD training data and Lightcast labor signals.

Training hours480DoD pipeline

ACE creditACEUp to 6 semester hours recommended in Aviation Management

Tech roles4mapped to your code

Civilian pathways5validated

Cert coverage3/6direct + partial

/ 01 · Tech Roles

Roles your code maps to.

SOURCE · BLS + LIGHTCAST ROLES · 4

Industry tech roles your 11G1 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 11G1 training already gave you, and the specific gaps to close — not a generic checklist.

Already have10

01
Joint Operational Planning and Execution System (JOPES)→ Project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Asana)
02
Global Decision Support System (GDSS)→ Business intelligence and analytics platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
03
Air Force Training Management System (AFTR)→ Learning Management Systems (LMS) (e.g., Cornerstone, Moodle)
04
Contingency Operations/Mobility Planning and Execution System (COMPES)→ Supply chain management and logistics software (e.g., Oracle SCM, Blue Yonder)
05
Defense Travel System (DTS)→ Corporate travel management software (e.g., Concur, Expensify)
06
Rapid Prioritization→ Quickly assess situations, identify critical tasks, and allocate resources effectively under pressure
07
System Modeling→ Create mental models of complex systems, predict outcomes, and identify potential points of failure
08
Resource Optimization→ Expertise in resource allocation, cost management, and efficiency improvement
09
Situational Awareness→ Quickly grasp complex environments, anticipate potential risks, and make informed decisions under pressure
10
After-Action Analysis→ Quality control, process improvement, and risk management

To learn07

The concrete gap to bridge — specific to the roles above, not a generic checklist.

+Cloud computing basics (AWS, Azure, or GCP)+Infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)+SQL for data querying and manipulation+Python (pandas) for data analysis+Data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)+Agile/Scrum methodologies+Project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana)

How VWC fits

Vets Who Code is a free, full-time software engineering accelerator for veterans, active duty, and military spouses. We close the fundamentals — terminal, web platform, AI tooling, portfolio projects — so the rest of this list becomes specialization, not square one.

See VWC Programs →

/ 03 · Civilian Pathways

Where your code lands.

SOURCE · LIGHTCAST + CURATED PATHWAYS · 5

P.01

Operations Manager

$105K

High match

High demand

P.02

Management Analyst

$89K

Good match

Growing demand

Skills to develop

— Project management certification
— Data analysis software

P.03

Emergency Management Director

$85K

Good match

Stable demand

Skills to develop

— HAZMAT certification
— FEMA certifications

P.04

Logistics Manager

$92K

Moderate match

High demand

Skills to develop

— Supply chain management
— Inventory control software

P.05

Flight Dispatcher

$65K

Moderate match

Growing demand

Skills to develop

— FAA Dispatcher License
— Aviation regulations knowledge

/ 04 · Hidden Strengths

What the code built.

Cognitive skills your 11G1 training built — and where they transfer in civilian work.

S.01

Rapid Prioritization

As an 11G1, you constantly juggle competing demands for resources, training, and operational readiness, making split-second decisions on what's most critical.

Transfers to

This translates directly to the ability to quickly assess situations, identify critical tasks, and allocate resources effectively under pressure in the civilian world.

S.02

System Modeling

You develop comprehensive plans and policies, requiring you to understand how different elements of a complex aviation system interact and influence each other.

Transfers to

This skill allows you to create mental models of complex systems, predict outcomes, and identify potential points of failure – highly valuable in fields like logistics, supply chain management, and operations.

S.03

Resource Optimization

You prepare and coordinate budgets, develop requirements for equipment and training, and analyze manpower needs, demanding the ability to maximize resources for mission success.

Transfers to

Your experience translates to expertise in resource allocation, cost management, and efficiency improvement, sought after in finance, operations, and consulting roles.

S.04

Situational Awareness

Monitoring and evaluating flying operations requires constant vigilance, interpreting data, and anticipating potential problems to ensure safety and mission accomplishment.

Transfers to

This keen awareness translates to an ability to quickly grasp complex environments, anticipate potential risks, and make informed decisions under pressure in any dynamic setting.

S.05

After-Action Analysis

Evaluating operations and training programs involves critical analysis of what went right, what went wrong, and how to improve future performance.

Transfers to

This translates directly to a valuable skillset in quality control, process improvement, and risk management. You are adept at identifying inefficiencies and implementing corrective actions.

/ 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.

Logistics Manager

SOC 11-3071.00

You've been managing complex operational requirements and resource allocation, making you highly qualified to oversee supply chains and optimize logistics for businesses. Your experience in developing contingency plans is also a major asset.

Adjacent · Match

Business Operations Manager

SOC 13-1199.00

You've been coordinating staff activities, developing policies, and implementing instructions, making you adept at streamlining operations and improving efficiency for any organization. Your skill in system modeling also helps you grasp the big picture and identify areas for improvement.

Adjacent · Match

Emergency Management Director

SOC 11-9161.00

You've been developing contingency plans and coordinating responses to critical situations, making you a natural fit for this role. Your experience in resource optimization and rapid prioritization will be invaluable in disaster preparedness and response.

Adjacent · Match

Management Consultant

SOC 13-1111.00

You've been analyzing operations, identifying inefficiencies, and developing solutions, which are the core skills of a management consultant. Your ability to quickly understand complex systems and communicate effectively makes you well-suited to advise organizations on improving their performance.

Adjacent · Match

/ 06 · Training & Certs

What you trained on.

SOURCE · DOD + ACE\nVALIDATED

Academy