Avionics Technician
$75KHigh match
High demand
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24E · ARMY · EnlistedHAWK Fire Control Maintenance
HAWK Fire Control Maintenance
Technician.
Army 24E (HAWK Fire Control Maintenance Technician). 840 hours of formal training translate to 5 validated civilian career pathways with salary bands of $55K–$75K. Sourced from DoD training data and Lightcast labor signals.
Training hours840DoD pipeline
ACE creditACEUp to 9 semester hours recommended in electronics technology
Tech roles4mapped to your code
Civilian pathways5validated
Cert coverage3/6direct + partial
/ 01 · Tech Roles
Roles your code maps to.
Industry tech roles your 24E 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 24E training already gave you, and the specific gaps to close — not a generic checklist.
Already have05
- 01System Modeling→ Understanding complex system architectures and dependencies, essential for DevOps and SRE roles.
- 02Procedural Compliance→ Adhering to strict protocols and regulations, crucial for maintaining system integrity and security.
- 03Degraded-Mode Operations→ Troubleshooting and maintaining system functionality under pressure, vital for incident response and system resilience.
- 04Situational Awareness→ Monitoring systems and environments to anticipate problems and ensure optimal performance.
- 05Electronic Troubleshooting→ Diagnosing and resolving hardware and software issues, applicable to both system administration and security roles.
To learn08
The concrete gap to bridge — specific to the roles above, not a generic checklist.
+Cloud Computing (AWS, Azure, or GCP)+Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible)+Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)+CI/CD Pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI)+Cybersecurity Fundamentals (CompTIA Security+, CISSP)+Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools+Scripting (Python, Bash)+Server Management (Linux, Windows Server)
How VWC fits
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Where your code lands.
Electronics Engineering Technician
$70KGood match
Growing demand
Skills to develop
- — CAD Software
- — Circuit Design
Field Service Technician
$65KGood match
High demand
Skills to develop
- — Specific product knowledge (e.g., industrial machinery, medical equipment)
Quality Control Inspector
$55KModerate match
Stable demand
Skills to develop
- — Lean Six Sigma Certification
- — Quality Control Methodologies
Technical Trainer
$68KModerate match
Growing demand
Skills to develop
- — Instructional Design
- — Adult Learning Principles
- — Curriculum Development
/ 04 · Hidden Strengths
What the code built.
Cognitive skills your 24E training built — and where they transfer in civilian work.
System Modeling
Diagnosing malfunctions in complex HAWK fire control systems requires understanding the system's architecture and how its components interact to predict the impact of failures and isolate root causes.
Transfers to
The ability to understand and predict how interconnected components function together allows you to troubleshoot and optimize complex systems.
Procedural Compliance
Maintaining HAWK systems demands strict adherence to detailed maintenance procedures, technical manuals, and safety protocols to ensure proper operation and prevent accidents.
Transfers to
Your meticulous adherence to established protocols ensures quality, safety, and efficiency in any regulated environment.
Degraded-Mode Operations
You maintain system functionality even when components fail or under stressful conditions.
Transfers to
Your ability to troubleshoot, adapt, and maintain operational effectiveness under pressure translates to resilience and problem-solving in challenging situations.
Situational Awareness
As a supervisor, you are constantly monitoring the status of equipment, the progress of maintenance tasks, and the readiness of your team, requiring a keen awareness of the overall operational environment.
Transfers to
Constant monitoring of your environment, team and equipment allows you to anticipate problems and maintain high levels of productivity.
/ 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.
Robotics Technician
SOC 49-9062.00You've been working with sophisticated electromechanical systems for years. Robotics combines mechanics, electronics, and programming, allowing you to leverage your troubleshooting and maintenance skills in a cutting-edge industry.
Adjacent · MatchIndustrial Machinery Mechanic
SOC 49-9041.00You've honed your skills in diagnosing and repairing complex systems. In this role, you'll maintain and repair industrial machinery, using your technical expertise to keep production lines running smoothly.
Adjacent · MatchQuality Control Analyst
SOC 19-4041.00You have a proven track record of following procedures and protocols. As a Quality Control Analyst you will be inspecting and analyzing products to make sure they are up to quality standards.
Adjacent · Match/ 06 · Training & Certs
What you trained on.
Academy
HAWK Fire Control System Maintenance Course
Fort Sill, OK840hHours
21wkWeeks
ACECredit
Up to 9 semester hours recommended in electronics technology
Topics · 8
- HAWK missile system overview
- Battery Control Central maintenance
- Pulse Acquisition Radar maintenance
- Range Only Radar maintenance
- Information Coordination Central maintenance
- Engagement Simulator maintenance
- Electronic troubleshooting
- Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS)
Partial coverage · 3
- CompTIA A+60%
Study current PC hardware, operating systems, and troubleshooting techniques not specific to HAWK systems.
- CompTIA Network+50%
Focus on modern networking protocols, topologies, and security concepts beyond those used in the HAWK system.
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)70%
General electronics troubleshooting, components, and industry best practices outside of HAWK specific training.
Recommended next · 03
- CompTIA Security+Adjacent
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Adjacent
- Project Management Professional (PMP)Adjacent
/ 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HAWK (Homing All the Way Killer) Missile System | Surface-to-air missile system maintenance and repair | Weapons |
| HAWK Fire Control Equipment | Radar and target tracking systems maintenance | Weapons |
| HAWK Battery Control Central | Centralized control systems for defense systems | Operations |
| Pulse Acquisition Radar (PAR) | Long-range radar systems for surveillance | Signals |
| Range-Only Radar (ROR) | Distance measurement radar technology | Signals |
| Information Coordination Central (ICC) | Data fusion and information management systems | Operations |
| Radar Engagement Simulator Equipment | Simulated radar environments for training and testing | Signals |
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