Aircraft Mechanic/Avionics Technician
$75KHigh match
High demand
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15K · ARMY · EnlistedAircraft Components Repair
Aircraft Components Repair
Supervisor.
Army 15K (Aircraft Components Repair Supervisor). 240 hours of formal training translate to 5 validated civilian career pathways with salary bands of $65K–$85K. Sourced from DoD training data and Lightcast labor signals.
Training hours240DoD pipeline
ACE creditACEUp to 3 semester hours recommended in lower-division management
Tech roles4mapped to your code
Civilian pathways5validated
Cert coverage2/5direct + partial
/ 01 · Tech Roles
Roles your code maps to.
Industry tech roles your 15K background maps to — picked from BLS-anchored occupations using your training, cognitive skills, and systems experience.
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/ 02 · Skill Bridge
The gap, named.
What 15K training already gave you, and the specific gaps to close — not a generic checklist.
Already have04
- 01Maintenance Planning and Resource Management→ Project planning and resource allocation
- 02Quality Control Procedures→ Software testing and quality assurance methodologies
- 03Team Synchronization→ Collaborating with cross-functional teams
- 04Technical Manuals and Directives→ Understanding and applying technical documentation
To learn08
The concrete gap to bridge — specific to the roles above, not a generic checklist.
+Cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)+Infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)+Configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet)+Network security principles and practices+Security compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)+Project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum)+Software development lifecycle (SDLC)+Database management systems (SQL, NoSQL)
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Where your code lands.
Maintenance Supervisor
$85KHigh match
Growing demand
Skills to develop
- — Civilian safety regulations (OSHA)
- — Project management methodologies
Quality Control Inspector
$65KGood match
Stable demand
Skills to develop
- — ASQ certification
- — Knowledge of ISO 9000 standards
Technical Trainer (Aviation)
$70KGood match
Growing demand
Skills to develop
- — Instructional design principles
- — Civilian aviation regulations (FAA)
Logistics Manager
$80KModerate match
High demand
Skills to develop
- — Supply chain management certification (e.g., CSCP)
- — ERP software proficiency
/ 04 · Hidden Strengths
What the code built.
Cognitive skills your 15K training built — and where they transfer in civilian work.
Resource Optimization
As a 15K, you consistently determine the optimal allocation of man-hours, personnel, parts, and facilities to efficiently repair aircraft components, avionics, and associated equipment, ensuring mission readiness while adhering to budgetary constraints.
Transfers to
Your experience translates directly into skills needed for managing resources in complex projects, balancing cost-effectiveness with performance requirements.
Procedural Compliance
You're deeply familiar with directives, technical manuals, work standards, and operational policies, ensuring all maintenance and repair activities adhere to strict guidelines and regulations.
Transfers to
This meticulous approach to following established procedures is highly valuable in regulated industries, where adherence to standards is critical for safety and compliance.
Team Synchronization
You've honed your ability to synchronize the efforts of various specialists (MOS 15B, 15D, 15F, 15G, 15H, and 15N) to ensure seamless coordination in aircraft component and avionics repair activities.
Transfers to
Your experience fostering collaboration and ensuring smooth workflows among diverse teams translates directly to civilian roles requiring strong coordination and communication skills.
After-Action Analysis
You regularly prepare evaluations, special reports, and records pertaining to aircraft component repair and related activities, using these insights to recommend and administer plans and policies for continuous improvement.
Transfers to
Your ability to critically assess past performance, identify areas for enhancement, and implement corrective measures is highly sought after in civilian settings focused on quality control and process optimization.
/ 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.
Quality Assurance Manager
SOC 11-3051You've been rigorously applying quality control principles to aircraft maintenance and repair. Now, as a Quality Assurance Manager, you can leverage this expertise to oversee and improve product quality in manufacturing or service industries. Your familiarity with technical documentation and adherence to standards will be invaluable.
Adjacent · MatchLogistics Coordinator
SOC 43-3071You've been managing complex supply chains for aircraft components and ensuring timely delivery of parts and equipment. As a Logistics Coordinator, you can apply these skills to streamline supply chain operations in various industries, optimizing inventory management and distribution processes.
Adjacent · MatchTechnical Trainer
SOC 25-9041You've been instructing subordinates in aircraft component and avionics repair techniques, and developing training programs. As a Technical Trainer, you can leverage your expertise to create and deliver training programs for technical staff in various industries, bridging the skills gap and enhancing workforce capabilities.
Adjacent · Match/ 06 · Training & Certs
What you trained on.
Academy
Aviation Maintenance Manager Course
Fort Eustis240hHours
6wkWeeks
ACECredit
Up to 3 semester hours recommended in lower-division management
Topics · 8
- Aviation Maintenance Management
- Supervision and Leadership Principles
- Technical Manuals and Directives
- Quality Control Procedures
- Supply Economy and Discipline
- Training Program Development
- Maintenance Planning and Resource Management
- Aviation Safety Standards
Partial coverage · 2
- Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) General, Airframe, and Powerplant70%
FAA Part 147 curriculum topics not explicitly covered in Army training, such as specific aircraft models or regulatory details.
- Certified Quality Technician (CQT)50%
Requires additional study in quality control methodologies, statistical process control, and metrology beyond aviation-specific applications.
Recommended next · 03
- Project Management Professional (PMP)Adjacent
- Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)Adjacent
- Six Sigma Green BeltAdjacent
/ 07 · Systems Translation
What you ran, in their words.
Military systems you operated and their civilian equivalents for your resume.
| Military System | Civilian Equivalent | Domain |
|---|---|---|
| Aviation Unit Maintenance (AVUM) | Line maintenance for commercial airlines | Operations |
| Intermediate Aviation Maintenance (AVIM) | MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) facilities for aircraft components | Operations |
| Army Aviation Maintenance Management Information System (AAMMIS) | Aviation maintenance software (e.g., Aerotrac, Corridor) | Operations |
| Technical Manuals and Directives (TMDE) | OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) documentation, service bulletins, and technical publications | Operations |
| Ground Support Equipment (GSE) | Aircraft maintenance platforms, hydraulic jacks, specialized tools | Operations |
| Forward Repair System (FRS) | Mobile repair units for on-site maintenance | Operations |
| Test, Measurement, and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) | Multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators for avionics troubleshooting | Operations |
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