Avionics Technician
$75KHigh match
High demand
Skills to develop
- — FAA A&P License
- — Specific aircraft systems training
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24T · ARMY · EnlistedPATRIOT System
PATRIOT System
Maintainer.
Army 24T (PATRIOT System Maintainer). 1,050 hours of formal training translate to 5 validated civilian career pathways with salary bands of $68K–$95K. Sourced from DoD training data and Lightcast labor signals.
Training hours1,050DoD pipeline
ACE creditACEUp to 20 semester hours recommended in electronics technology and maintenance management
Tech roles4mapped to your code
Civilian pathways5validated
Cert coverage3/7direct + partial
/ 01 · Tech Roles
Roles your code maps to.
Industry tech roles your 24T 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 24T training already gave you, and the specific gaps to close — not a generic checklist.
Already have06
- 01PATRIOT System Maintenance→ Systems Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- 02Information and Coordination Control (ICC) and Engagement Control Station (ECS) Maintenance→ Networked System Management
- 03Maintenance of PATRIOT Radar Systems→ Signal Processing System Management
- 04Team Synchronization→ Project Management
- 05Situational Awareness→ Risk Management
- 06Procedural Compliance→ Quality Assurance
To learn11
The concrete gap to bridge — specific to the roles above, not a generic checklist.
+Linux server administration+Network security protocols (TCP/IP, VPNs, firewalls)+Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools+Cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)+Networking fundamentals (CCNA level)+Scripting languages (Python, Bash)+Configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet)+Cloud deployment and automation tools (Terraform, Kubernetes)+Server virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V)+Cloud infrastructure management+Operating system security hardening
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.
Electronics Technician
$68KHigh match
Very high demand
Skills to develop
- — Troubleshooting
- — Equipment maintenance
Radar Technician
$82KGood match
Growing demand
Skills to develop
- — Specific radar system certifications
- — Advanced electronics knowledge
Network Engineer
$95KModerate match
High demand
Skills to develop
- — CCNA or higher certification
- — Networking protocols (TCP/IP, etc.)
- — Cybersecurity fundamentals
Technical Trainer
$70KGood match
Stable demand
Skills to develop
- — Instructional design
- — Curriculum development
- — Excellent communication skills
/ 04 · Hidden Strengths
What the code built.
Cognitive skills your 24T training built — and where they transfer in civilian work.
System Modeling
As a Patriot system maintainer, you develop a deep understanding of how the various components of the missile system interact. You troubleshoot problems by mentally simulating system behavior and predicting how changes will affect overall performance.
Transfers to
This ability to understand and predict the behavior of complex systems translates directly to roles where you'll be designing, analyzing, or improving processes, products, or infrastructures.
Rapid Prioritization
When equipment malfunctions or requires maintenance, you must quickly assess the urgency of the situation. You rapidly determine which tasks are most critical to mission readiness and allocate resources accordingly, ensuring the system remains operational under pressure.
Transfers to
Your skill in rapidly assessing situations and prioritizing tasks under pressure makes you valuable in any environment where critical decisions need to be made quickly, like emergency management, logistics, or project management.
Procedural Compliance
Maintaining the Patriot missile system requires strict adherence to detailed maintenance procedures and safety protocols. You're trained to follow these guidelines meticulously, ensuring consistency and preventing errors that could compromise system performance or safety.
Transfers to
Your commitment to following established procedures and maintaining high standards of quality translates to roles in highly regulated industries, such as aviation, pharmaceuticals, or quality assurance.
Situational Awareness
As a Patriot system operator, you maintain constant awareness of the operational environment, monitoring system status, tracking potential threats, and anticipating potential problems. You're able to quickly assess changes in the situation and adapt your actions accordingly.
Transfers to
This heightened awareness and ability to adapt to changing circumstances makes you well-suited for roles that require vigilance and quick decision-making, like security management, risk analysis, or air traffic control.
Team Synchronization
Whether you are a maintenance supervisor or a platoon sergeant, you understand the need to coordinate the team's effort in order to make sure the Patriot system is ready. This involved ensuring everyone's actions are aligned, so that you can respond to threats in a synchronized manner.
Transfers to
Knowing how to work with others to make sure everyone's actions are aligned and coordinated make you ready for civilian roles in tech project management, product management, and agile teams.
/ 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.
Industrial Machinery Mechanic
SOC 49-9041You've been maintaining complex systems, troubleshooting problems, and following detailed procedures. This experience translates directly to repairing and maintaining industrial machinery.
Adjacent · MatchPower Plant Operator
SOC 51-8013You're skilled at monitoring complex systems, interpreting data, and responding to emergencies. These abilities are essential for operating and maintaining power generation equipment.
Adjacent · MatchRegulatory Affairs Specialist
SOC 13-1041You understand the importance of following regulations and maintaining compliance. This makes you well-suited for ensuring that companies meet all relevant legal and ethical standards.
Adjacent · MatchLogistics Analyst
SOC 13-1081You've been optimizing resource allocation and managing complex logistics operations. Your skills in planning, organizing, and coordinating activities translate directly to optimizing supply chains and distribution networks.
Adjacent · Match/ 06 · Training & Certs
What you trained on.
Academy
PATRIOT System Repairer Training
Fort Sill, OK1,050hHours
26wkWeeks
ACECredit
Up to 20 semester hours recommended in electronics technology and maintenance management
Topics · 8
- PATRIOT System Overview and Components
- Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS)
- Fault Isolation and Diagnostics
- System Troubleshooting Procedures
- Use of Diagnostic Equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes)
- Line Replaceable Unit (LRU) replacement
- Information and Coordination Control (ICC) and Engagement Control Station Installs (ECS) Maintenance
- Maintenance of PATRIOT Radar Systems
Partial coverage · 3
- CompTIA Network+60%
Requires study of networking concepts, routing, and network security best practices, plus hands-on experience configuring network devices.
- CompTIA Security+40%
Requires focused study on risk management, cryptography, and security incident response, along with knowledge of compliance standards.
- Certified Electronics Technician (CET)70%
Requires study of broader electronics troubleshooting and repair outside of the Patriot system, including various electronic components and testing procedures.
Recommended next · 04
- Project Management Professional (PMP)Adjacent
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Adjacent
- ITIL 4 FoundationAdjacent
- Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional (CMRP)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 |
|---|---|---|
| PATRIOT Air Defense Missile System | Integrated air and missile defense systems | Weapons |
| Information and Coordination Central (ICC) | Networked command and control centers | Operations |
| Engagement Control Station (ECS) | Air traffic control or industrial process control systems | Operations |
| AN/MPQ-65 Radar Set | Advanced radar systems (e.g., weather, air traffic control, defense) | Signals |
| Tactical Ballistic Missile (TBM) Defense | Missile defense early warning systems | Weapons |
| Communications Security (COMSEC) equipment | Encryption and data security systems | Networking |
| SINCGARS (Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System) | Motorola or other encrypted radio communication systems | Operations |
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