Electronics Technician
$75KHigh match
High demand
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24Q · ARMY · EnlistedNIKE Hercules Fire Control
NIKE Hercules Fire Control
Mechanic.
Army 24Q (NIKE Hercules Fire Control Mechanic). 480 hours of formal training translate to 5 validated civilian career pathways with salary bands of $65K–$82K. Sourced from DoD training data and Lightcast labor signals.
Training hours480DoD pipeline
ACE creditACEUp to 9 semester hours in electronics technology
Tech roles4mapped to your code
Civilian pathways5validated
Cert coverage2/5direct + partial
/ 01 · Tech Roles
Roles your code maps to.
Industry tech roles your 24Q 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 24Q training already gave you, and the specific gaps to close — not a generic checklist.
Already have08
- 01Target Tracking Radar Maintenance→ Understanding of signal processing and data acquisition, crucial for network monitoring and analysis.
- 02Computer Systems Diagnostics & Repair→ Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills applicable to system administration and network maintenance.
- 03Battery Control Circuit Troubleshooting→ Familiarity with power systems and electronics, relevant to data center operations and infrastructure management.
- 04Calibration Procedures→ Attention to detail and precision, important for ensuring system accuracy and reliability.
- 05System Modeling→ Understanding complex systems, modeling their behavior, and predicting outcomes, valuable in system analysis.
- 06Procedural Compliance→ Following established procedures, ensuring quality, and maintaining safety standards.
- 07Degraded-Mode Operations→ Maintaining functionality and achieving goals even when things aren't perfect. Resilience and problem-solving ability.
- 08Situational Awareness→ Perceiving and understanding the environment, anticipating problems, and making informed decisions.
To learn05
The concrete gap to bridge — specific to the roles above, not a generic checklist.
+Linux administration+Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, routing)+Network security principles and tools (firewalls, intrusion detection)+Cloud computing basics (AWS, Azure, or GCP)+Scripting languages (Bash, Python)
How VWC fits
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Where your code lands.
Radar Technician
$82KHigh match
Growing demand
Avionics Technician
$78KGood match
Very high demand
Skills to develop
- — FAA certification
Maintenance Supervisor
$70KGood match
Stable demand
Skills to develop
- — Project management certification
- — OSHA safety standards
Technical Trainer
$65KModerate match
Stable demand
Skills to develop
- — Instructional design
- — Curriculum development
/ 04 · Hidden Strengths
What the code built.
Cognitive skills your 24Q training built — and where they transfer in civilian work.
System Modeling
You maintained and troubleshot complex radar and fire control systems. This required understanding the intricate relationships between components and predicting system behavior under various conditions.
Transfers to
This translates to a strong ability to understand complex systems, model their behavior, and predict outcomes, valuable in any role requiring strategic thinking and problem-solving.
Procedural Compliance
Your work demanded strict adherence to technical manuals, safety protocols, and maintenance procedures to ensure the reliable operation of critical systems.
Transfers to
This showcases your commitment to following established procedures, ensuring quality, and maintaining safety standards. This is highly valued in regulated industries and roles requiring meticulous attention to detail.
Degraded-Mode Operations
You've worked to maintain operational readiness, often troubleshooting and repairing systems under pressure and with limited resources, requiring adaptability and resourcefulness.
Transfers to
You're adept at maintaining functionality and achieving goals even when things aren't perfect. This resilience and problem-solving ability are highly sought after in dynamic and challenging environments.
Situational Awareness
You constantly monitored system performance and environmental factors to proactively identify potential issues and prevent failures, maintaining a constant awareness of the bigger picture.
Transfers to
This means you're skilled at perceiving and understanding the environment around you, anticipating problems, and making informed decisions. This skill is invaluable in leadership positions and roles requiring strategic foresight.
/ 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.
Wind Turbine Technician
SOC 49-9086.00You've been working with complex electromechanical systems and troubleshooting issues using technical documentation. This experience directly translates to maintaining and repairing wind turbines, which also require a strong understanding of electrical and mechanical principles.
Adjacent · MatchIndustrial Machinery Mechanic
SOC 49-9041.00You've been responsible for the upkeep and repair of sophisticated missile systems. As an Industrial Machinery Mechanic, you will use your knack for problem-solving and your understanding of complex systems to keep production facilities running smoothly.
Adjacent · MatchQuality Control Systems Manager
SOC 11-3051.00You've been trained to follow strict procedures and maintain high standards of quality. This makes you an ideal fit for managing quality control systems, where you'll ensure products meet specifications and maintain consistent performance.
Adjacent · Match/ 06 · Training & Certs
What you trained on.
Academy
NIKE Hercules Fire Control Maintenance Course
Fort Bliss, TX480hHours
12wkWeeks
ACECredit
Up to 9 semester hours in electronics technology
Topics · 8
- Target Tracking Radar Maintenance
- Target Ranging Radar Maintenance
- Missile Tracking Radar Maintenance
- Computer Systems Diagnostics & Repair (Analog)
- Multichannel Data Recorder Maintenance
- Battery Control Circuit Troubleshooting
- Electronic Warfare Principles
- Calibration Procedures
Partial coverage · 2
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)70%
Requires study of current electronics technology, troubleshooting techniques, and specific industry standards not covered in legacy missile systems.
- CompTIA Network+40%
Requires study of modern networking concepts, protocols, and security practices beyond those used in legacy missile systems.
Recommended next · 03
- CompTIA Security+Adjacent
- Project Management Professional (PMP)Adjacent
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)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 |
|---|---|---|
| Target Tracking Radar (TTR) | Airport Surveillance Radar (ASR) | Signals |
| Target Ranging Radar (TRR) | Laser Rangefinder Systems | Signals |
| Missile Tracking Radar (MTR) | Satellite Tracking Systems | Signals |
| NIKE HERCULES Computer System | Real-time Data Processing Systems | Operations |
| Multichannel Data Recorder | High-Speed Data Acquisition Systems | Data |
| AN/TSQ-81 Radar Set | Advanced radar systems for air traffic control and weather forecasting | Signals |
| Organizational Maintenance Test Equipment (various) | Oscilloscopes, Multimeters, Signal Generators | Operations |
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