Avionics Technician
$75KHigh match
High demand
Skills to develop
- — FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) license
- — Specific aircraft systems training
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24H · ARMY · EnlistedHAWK Fire Control Maintenance
HAWK Fire Control Maintenance
Supervisor.
Army 24H (HAWK Fire Control Maintenance Supervisor). 1,240 hours of formal training translate to 5 validated civilian career pathways with salary bands of $65K–$75K. Sourced from DoD training data and Lightcast labor signals.
Training hours1,240DoD pipeline
ACE creditACEUp to 28 semester hours recommended in electronics technology and leadership.
Tech roles4mapped to your code
Civilian pathways5validated
Cert coverage3/7direct + partial
/ 01 · Tech Roles
Roles your code maps to.
Industry tech roles your 24H 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 24H training already gave you, and the specific gaps to close — not a generic checklist.
Already have10
- 01HAWK System Maintenance→ System troubleshooting and repair
- 02Quality Control Procedures→ Testing and validation
- 03Supervisory and Leadership Skills→ Team leadership and project management
- 04Battery Control Central (BCC) Maintenance→ Understanding of industrial control systems (ICS)
- 05Information Coordination Central (ICC) Maintenance→ Experience with networked data processing and display systems
- 06Platoon Command Post (PCP) Maintenance→ Familiarity with mobile command centers and data analysis
- 07Procedural Compliance→ Adherence to established guidelines and standards
- 08Rapid Prioritization→ Effective task management
- 09System Modeling→ Understanding complex processes
- 10Degraded-Mode Operations→ Adapting to unexpected challenges
To learn08
The concrete gap to bridge — specific to the roles above, not a generic checklist.
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How VWC fits
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Where your code lands.
Electronics Engineering Technician
$70KGood match
Growing demand
Skills to develop
- — Associate's degree in Electronics Technology
- — CAD software proficiency
Field Service Technician
$65KGood match
Stable demand
Skills to develop
- — Strong customer service skills
- — Specific product knowledge for the target industry
Quality Assurance Specialist
$68KModerate match
Stable demand
Skills to develop
- — ASQ Certified Quality Technician (CQT) certification
- — Knowledge of ISO 9000 standards
Technical Trainer
$72KModerate match
Growing demand
Skills to develop
- — Instructional design principles
- — Excellent communication and presentation skills
- — Relevant certifications in target technology
/ 04 · Hidden Strengths
What the code built.
Cognitive skills your 24H training built — and where they transfer in civilian work.
System Modeling
You build mental models of complex electronic systems to troubleshoot effectively, predicting how changes in one component will affect the overall system function.
Transfers to
This skill translates to the ability to understand and optimize complex processes, seeing how individual parts interact within a larger framework.
Rapid Prioritization
As a supervisor, you quickly assessed and prioritized maintenance tasks based on mission criticality and resource availability to ensure operational readiness.
Transfers to
This translates into an ability to effectively manage multiple projects or tasks simultaneously, focusing on the most critical issues first.
Degraded-Mode Operations
You're adept at maintaining system functionality even when components fail or resources are limited, finding workarounds to keep equipment operational.
Transfers to
In civilian terms, this is the ability to adapt to unexpected challenges and find innovative solutions when things don't go according to plan.
Procedural Compliance
Your role demands strict adherence to detailed maintenance procedures and protocols to ensure accuracy and safety while working with complex electronic systems.
Transfers to
This demonstrates the ability to consistently follow established guidelines and standards, ensuring quality and compliance in any regulated environment.
/ 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.
Process Improvement Specialist
SOC 13-1111You've been modeling and troubleshooting complex systems, and finding ways to optimize their performance. This directly translates to identifying inefficiencies in business processes and implementing improvements.
Adjacent · MatchQuality Assurance Analyst
SOC 19-4199You've been deeply involved in quality control, inspections, and ensuring systems meet rigorous standards. You can leverage this expertise to develop and implement quality assurance processes in various industries.
Adjacent · MatchTechnical Trainer
SOC 25-9041You've organized and conducted OJT programs, meaning you have a knack for explaining complex technical information in an understandable way. You can use this ability to train employees on new software, equipment, or procedures.
Adjacent · Match/ 06 · Training & Certs
What you trained on.
Academy
HAWK Missile System Maintenance Course
Fort Sill, OK1,240hHours
31wkWeeks
ACECredit
Up to 28 semester hours recommended in electronics technology and leadership.
Topics · 8
- Basic Electronics Theory
- HAWK System Overview
- Battery Control Central (BCC) Maintenance
- Information Coordination Central (ICC) Maintenance
- Platoon Command Post (PCP) Maintenance
- System Peculiar Test Equipment Operation
- Quality Control Procedures
- Supervisory and Leadership Skills
Partial coverage · 3
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)70%
The HAWK missile system is specialized. Study broader electronics principles, troubleshooting techniques, and industry standards not specific to the HAWK system.
- CompTIA A+50%
Focus on current PC hardware, operating systems, networking, security, and troubleshooting procedures relevant to modern computer systems, as the HAWK system uses older, specialized technology.
- Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)40%
Learn about reliability program management, preventive maintenance optimization, and condition monitoring techniques outside of military-specific maintenance procedures.
Recommended next · 04
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Adjacent
- Project Management Professional (PMP)Adjacent
- Lean Six Sigma Black BeltAdjacent
- Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)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 Missile System | Surface-to-air missile systems maintenance (e.g., Patriot, NASAMS) | Weapons |
| Battery Control Center (BCC) | Industrial control systems (ICS) for automated processes | Operations |
| Information Coordination Control (ICC) | Networked data processing and display systems | Operations |
| Platoon Command Post (PCP) | Mobile command centers with integrated communication and data analysis | Networking |
| Mobile Team Shop (MTS) | Field service vehicles equipped with diagnostic and repair tools | Operations |
| AN/TSM-205A HAWK ECCM Improvement Test Set | Spectrum analyzers and signal generators for RF testing | Operations |
| AN/MPM-64 HAWK continuous wave acquisition radar (CWAR) test set | Radar test equipment and simulators | Signals |
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