Broadcast and Sound Engineering Technician
$65KHigh match
Stable demand
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3V093 · USAF · EnlistedMotion Imagery and Television Systems
Motion Imagery and Television Systems
Specialist.
Air Force 3V093 (Motion Imagery and Television Systems Specialist). 560 hours of formal training translate to 5 validated civilian career pathways with salary bands of $65K–$78K. Sourced from DoD training data and Lightcast labor signals.
Training hours560DoD pipeline
ACE creditACEUp to 6 semester hours recommended in Communications, Television Production, or Digital Media
Tech roles4mapped to your code
Civilian pathways5validated
Cert coverage3/5direct + partial
/ 01 · Tech Roles
Roles your code maps to.
Industry tech roles your 3V093 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 3V093 training already gave you, and the specific gaps to close — not a generic checklist.
Already have12
- 01Avid Media Composer→ Adobe Premiere Pro/DaVinci Resolve
- 02Pro Tools→ Audacity/Adobe Audition
- 03Broadcast Camera Systems→ Professional Video Cameras
- 04Lighting Systems→ Studio Lighting Kits
- 05Teleprompter Systems→ Autocue/QStart Teleprompters
- 06Video Switchers→ Live Production Switchers
- 07Character Generators→ Titling and Graphics Software
- 08Aerial Camera Systems→ Gimbal-Stabilized Camera Systems
- 09Situational Awareness→ Monitoring systems and responding to incidents
- 10Resource Optimization→ Managing cloud resources and costs
- 11Team Synchronization→ Collaborating with development and operations teams
- 12Procedural Compliance→ Adhering to security and operational standards
To learn11
The concrete gap to bridge — specific to the roles above, not a generic checklist.
+Linux server administration+Scripting with Bash or Python+Cloud computing basics (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)+Containerization with Docker and Kubernetes basics+Configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet)+Help desk ticketing systems (e.g., Jira Service Management, Zendesk)+Troubleshooting common operating system issues (Windows, macOS, Linux)+Networking Fundamentals+Markdown+Git+API documentation
How VWC fits
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See VWC Programs →/ 03 · Civilian Pathways
Where your code lands.
Film and Video Editor
$72KHigh match
Growing demand
Multimedia Artist and Animator
$78KGood match
High demand
Skills to develop
- — Proficiency in specific animation software (e.g., Maya, Blender)
- — Stronger understanding of animation principles
Camera Operator, Television, Video, and Film
$68KHigh match
Stable demand
Technical Director/Stage Manager
$75KGood match
Growing demand
Skills to develop
- — Advanced knowledge of stage management techniques
- — Experience with specific production software
/ 04 · Hidden Strengths
What the code built.
Cognitive skills your 3V093 training built — and where they transfer in civilian work.
Situational Awareness
Continuously monitoring the environment on set or in the field to ensure safe and effective filming, including awareness of lighting, sound, and potential hazards during aerial or ground shoots.
Transfers to
Maintaining a constant awareness of surroundings to anticipate potential issues and proactively manage dynamic environments, ensuring smooth operations and quick adaptation to changes.
Resource Optimization
Effectively managing camera equipment, lighting, and other resources to achieve desired visual outcomes while adhering to budgetary constraints and time limitations.
Transfers to
Maximizing the use of available resources, including equipment and personnel, to achieve project goals efficiently and cost-effectively.
Team Synchronization
Coordinating with pilots, actors, directors, and other crew members to ensure seamless execution of filming activities, requiring clear communication and understanding of individual roles and responsibilities.
Transfers to
Collaborating with diverse teams, ensuring all members are aligned and working cohesively towards a common objective, leveraging individual skills to enhance overall performance.
Procedural Compliance
Adhering to strict protocols and guidelines during filming, particularly on aerial assignments, to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
Transfers to
Following established procedures and standards to maintain quality, safety, and regulatory compliance in operational tasks.
/ 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.
Event Technology Specialist
SOC 15-1299.08You've been responsible for coordinating complex audio/visual setups and ensuring smooth execution of media production projects. As an Event Technology Specialist, you will utilize those same skills to manage the technical aspects of live events, conferences, and presentations, ensuring seamless delivery and engaging experiences.
Adjacent · MatchCorporate Archivist
SOC 25-4011.00You've been meticulously organizing and editing visual information materials. Your attention to detail and organizational skills are highly transferable to archiving roles. As a Corporate Archivist, you'll preserve and manage valuable company records, ensuring their accessibility and longevity.
Adjacent · MatchTraining and Development Specialist
SOC 13-1151.00You've created training videos and materials for the Air Force. As a Training and Development Specialist, you can leverage your experience to design and deliver engaging training programs using multimedia tools, ensuring employees acquire necessary skills and knowledge.
Adjacent · Match/ 06 · Training & Certs
What you trained on.
Academy
Motion Media Production Course
Defense Information School (DINFOS), Fort Meade, Maryland560hHours
14wkWeeks
ACECredit
Up to 6 semester hours recommended in Communications, Television Production, or Digital Media
Topics · 8
- Motion Media Fundamentals
- Camera Operations and Techniques
- Lighting Principles and Application
- Audio Recording and Mixing
- Video Editing and Post-Production
- Studio Production Techniques
- Technical Directing and Switching
- Visual Information Editorial Functions
Partial coverage · 3
- Certified Professional Photographer (CPP)60%
Requires study of specific artistic and business aspects of professional photography, including posing, lighting techniques beyond basic operation, print finishing, and marketing.
- Certified Video Production Professional (CVPP)70%
Requires additional knowledge of advanced video editing techniques, project management, and business development strategies within the video production industry.
- Adobe Certified Professional in Premiere Pro50%
Requires in-depth knowledge of all features and capabilities within Adobe Premiere Pro software; focuses on the technical operation, workflow, and creative usage of the software that might not be fully covered by military experience.
Recommended next · 02
- Project Management Professional (PMP)Adjacent
- Certified Digital Marketing Professional (CDMP)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 |
|---|---|---|
| Avid Media Composer | Adobe Premiere Pro/DaVinci Resolve | Operations |
| Pro Tools | Audacity/Adobe Audition | Operations |
| Broadcast Camera Systems (Sony, Panasonic) | Professional Video Cameras (Canon Cinema EOS, Blackmagic URSA) | Operations |
| Lighting Systems (Arri, Lowel) | Studio Lighting Kits (Godox, Aputure) | Operations |
| Teleprompter Systems | Autocue/QStart Teleprompters | Operations |
| Video Switchers (Ross, Blackmagic) | Live Production Switchers (vMix, OBS Studio) | Networking |
| Character Generators (Chyron, NewBlue) | Titling and Graphics Software (Boris FX, Vizrt) | Operations |
| Aerial Camera Systems (FLIR, WESCAM) | Gimbal-Stabilized Camera Systems (DJI, Freefly Systems) | Operations |
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