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7202 · USMC · Enlisted

Air Command and Control
Officer.

Marine Corps 7202 (Air Command and Control Officer). 240 hours of formal training translate to 5 validated civilian career pathways with salary bands of $72K–$90K. Sourced from DoD training data and Lightcast labor signals.

Training hours240DoD pipeline

ACE creditACEUp to 3 semester hours in Military Science

Tech roles4mapped to your code

Civilian pathways5validated

Cert coverage3/6direct + partial

/ 01 · Tech Roles

Roles your code maps to.

SOURCE · BLS + LIGHTCAST ROLES · 4

Industry tech roles your 7202 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 7202 training already gave you, and the specific gaps to close — not a generic checklist.

Already have05

01
Airspace Management→ Network Management
02
Tactical Data Links→ Secure Data Communication
03
Joint Air Tasking Order (JATO) process→ Workflow Automation
04
Situational Awareness→ Systems Monitoring
05
Team Synchronization→ Cross-functional Collaboration

To learn08

The concrete gap to bridge — specific to the roles above, not a generic checklist.

+Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)+Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)+Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)+Python for scripting and automation+Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools+Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems (IDS/IPS)+Agile methodologies+Project management software (Jira, Asana)

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.

SOURCE · LIGHTCAST + CURATED PATHWAYS · 5

P.01

Emergency Management Director

$85K

Good match

Growing demand

Skills to develop

— FEMA certifications
— HAZMAT training
— Grant writing

P.02

Management Analyst

$87K

Good match

High demand

Skills to develop

— Business process improvement
— Data analysis
— Project management certifications

P.03

Logistics Manager

$90K

Good match

High demand

Skills to develop

— Supply chain management
— Inventory control systems
— APICS certification

P.04

Airfield Operations Specialist

$72K

Moderate match

Stable demand

Skills to develop

— FAA certifications
— Air traffic control basics
— Aviation safety regulations

P.05

Intelligence Analyst

$80K

Moderate match

Very high demand

Skills to develop

— Data mining
— Cybersecurity fundamentals
— OSINT techniques

/ 04 · Hidden Strengths

What the code built.

Cognitive skills your 7202 training built — and where they transfer in civilian work.

S.01

Situational Awareness

As an Air Command and Control Officer, you maintained constant vigilance over complex airspaces, understanding the positions and intentions of friendly and potentially hostile aircraft to ensure mission success and safety.

Transfers to

This heightened awareness translates to a keen ability to quickly grasp the dynamics of any environment, anticipate potential problems, and make informed decisions under pressure.

S.02

Rapid Prioritization

You routinely made split-second decisions, prioritizing threats and allocating resources in dynamic, high-stakes situations where delays could have severe consequences.

Transfers to

This skill demonstrates your capacity to assess urgent needs, triage tasks, and maintain composure while effectively managing competing demands in a fast-paced setting.

S.03

Team Synchronization

You expertly coordinated various units and personnel within the MACCS, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration to achieve unified objectives in air operations.

Transfers to

This translates to a proven ability to foster collaboration, mediate conflicts, and optimize team performance by aligning individual efforts with overarching goals.

S.04

System Modeling

You developed a thorough understanding of the capabilities and limitations of various air command and control systems, using this knowledge to predict system behavior and optimize performance.

Transfers to

This skill reflects your aptitude for analyzing complex systems, identifying key variables, and anticipating potential outcomes to enhance efficiency and mitigate risks.

/ 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.

Logistics Manager

SOC 11-3071.00

You've been responsible for managing the flow of information and resources in a complex environment. As a logistics manager, you'll use these same skills to oversee supply chains and ensure the timely delivery of goods.

Adjacent · Match

Emergency Management Director

SOC 11-9161.00

You've been trained to assess and respond to crises effectively. Your background makes you well-suited to plan and coordinate responses to natural disasters or other emergencies, ensuring the safety and well-being of the community.

Adjacent · Match

Airfield Operations Specialist

SOC 53-2011.00

You're intimately familiar with the safe and efficient operation of airfields, so you can apply your expertise in air traffic control procedures and safety regulations to a civilian airport setting.

Adjacent · Match

/ 06 · Training & Certs

What you trained on.

SOURCE · DOD + ACE\nVALIDATED

Academy