Avionics Technician
$75KHigh match
High demand
Skills to develop
- — FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License
- — Specific aircraft model certifications
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7300 · USMC · EnlistedAviation Support
Aviation Support
Technician.
Marine Corps 7300 (Aviation Support Technician). 900 hours of formal training translate to 5 validated civilian career pathways with salary bands of $60K–$75K. Sourced from DoD training data and Lightcast labor signals.
Training hours900DoD pipeline
ACE creditACEUp to 15 semester hours in aviation maintenance technology
Tech roles4mapped to your code
Civilian pathways5validated
Cert coverage2/5direct + partial
/ 01 · Tech Roles
Roles your code maps to.
Industry tech roles your 7300 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 7300 training already gave you, and the specific gaps to close — not a generic checklist.
Already have06
- 01Aviation Ordnance Handling Procedures→ Security best practices
- 02Troubleshooting Aviation Support Equipment→ Network troubleshooting
- 03AN/ALQ-231(V)1/2/3 Intrepid Tiger II Electronic Warfare System→ RF signal jammers and spectrum analyzers
- 04Weight and Balance Calculations→ Data validation and analysis
- 05Situational Awareness→ Threat modeling and risk assessment
- 06Procedural Compliance→ Security protocols and standards
To learn08
The concrete gap to bridge — specific to the roles above, not a generic checklist.
+Python scripting+Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools+Network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP)+Cloud networking fundamentals (AWS, Azure, GCP)+SQL and database management+ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes+Operating systems (Linux/Windows) administration+Basic programming concepts
How VWC fits
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Where your code lands.
Flight Dispatcher
$65KGood match
Growing demand
Skills to develop
- — FAA Dispatcher License
- — Knowledge of meteorology
- — Aviation regulations expertise
Logistics Coordinator
$60KGood match
Stable demand
Skills to develop
- — Supply chain management principles
- — Proficiency in logistics software
Emergency Management Specialist
$70KModerate match
Growing demand
Skills to develop
- — Emergency management certifications (e.g., FEMA)
- — Disaster planning expertise
- — Incident command system (ICS) training
Technical Trainer (Aviation or related field)
$72KModerate match
Growing demand
Skills to develop
- — Instructional design principles
- — Curriculum development experience
- — Excellent communication skills
/ 04 · Hidden Strengths
What the code built.
Cognitive skills your 7300 training built — and where they transfer in civilian work.
Situational Awareness
As an airborne specialist, you constantly monitor the environment—aircraft systems, potential threats, weather, and team status—to maintain mission effectiveness and safety.
Transfers to
This translates to an ability to quickly assess complex environments and anticipate potential problems or opportunities in dynamic situations.
Rapid Prioritization
During missions, you face rapidly changing conditions and must quickly decide which tasks and threats demand immediate attention, ensuring mission success and safety.
Transfers to
This demonstrates an exceptional ability to sort competing demands, focus on the most critical issues, and make effective decisions under pressure.
Procedural Compliance
You adhere to strict protocols for equipment operation, safety procedures, and mission execution, ensuring consistency and minimizing risks in high-stakes environments.
Transfers to
This showcases a commitment to following established guidelines, maintaining standards, and ensuring quality and safety in process-driven environments.
Team Synchronization
You work closely with pilots, other crew members, and ground support to coordinate actions, share information, and achieve common objectives during complex airborne operations.
Transfers to
This highlights your ability to collaborate effectively, communicate clearly, and coordinate efforts within a team to achieve shared goals.
/ 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.
Emergency Management Specialist
SOC 11-9161.00You've been mastering situational awareness and rapid prioritization in high-pressure airborne environments. This makes you exceptionally well-prepared to coordinate emergency response efforts, assess damage, and allocate resources during crises.
Adjacent · MatchLogistics Coordinator
SOC 43-3071.00You've been managing complex logistics for personnel, cargo, and equipment drops, optimizing weight and balance, and ensuring everything arrives safely. This translates directly into coordinating the efficient movement of goods, resources, or personnel across various industries.
Adjacent · MatchAir Traffic Controller
SOC 53-2021.00You've been maintaining constant situational awareness, coordinating with pilots and crew, and swiftly responding to changing conditions in the air. Now use these skills to manage air traffic flow, ensuring safe and efficient aircraft operations.
Adjacent · Match/ 06 · Training & Certs
What you trained on.
Academy
Aviation Ordnance Fundamentals
Naval Air Station Pensacola, FL; Aviation Electrical Fundamentals, Naval Air Station Pensacola, FL; Aviation Support Equipment Technician School, Camp Johnson, NC900hHours
24wkWeeks
ACECredit
Up to 15 semester hours in aviation maintenance technology
Topics · 8
- Aviation Ordnance Handling Procedures
- Basic Electricity and Electronics
- Troubleshooting Aviation Support Equipment
- Hydraulic Systems Maintenance
- Pneumatic Systems Maintenance
- Aircraft Refueling Systems Operation and Maintenance
- Weight and Balance Calculations
- Cargo Handling Procedures
Partial coverage · 2
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL)60%
Requires studying state-specific traffic laws, vehicle inspection procedures specific to commercial vehicles, and potentially hazardous materials endorsements depending on cargo specialization.
- Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)40%
Requires further study in business management, leadership, and strategic planning within the aviation industry. Specific requirements include experience in aviation management roles and passing a CAM exam.
Recommended next · 03
- FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) MechanicAdjacent
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)Adjacent
- Project Management Professional (PMP)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 |
|---|---|---|
| AN/ARC-210 RT-1921(C) Airborne Radio | Commercial aviation VHF/UHF communication radios (e.g., Collins Aerospace VHF-2100) | Operations |
| AN/ALQ-231(V)1/2/3 Intrepid Tiger II Electronic Warfare System | RF signal jammers and spectrum analyzers (e.g., Rohde & Schwarz signal analyzers) | Operations |
| SATCOM Systems (various) | Satellite communication terminals and services (e.g., Inmarsat, Iridium) | Operations |
| ALE-47 Countermeasures Dispensing System | Aircraft self-protection systems for commercial VIP transport (flares/chaff) | Operations |
| Joint Precision Airdrop System (JPADS) | Automated cargo delivery systems with GPS guidance (e.g., Para-flite Para-Commander) | Operations |
| Blue Force Tracker (BFT) | Real-time GPS fleet management systems (e.g., Samsara, Fleetmatics) | Operations |
| MX-15D (EO/IR) Camera System | High-resolution EO/IR camera systems for aerial inspection (e.g., FLIR Systems, L3Harris WESCAM) | Operations |
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