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7318 · NAVY · Warrant

Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling)
Officer.

Navy 7318 (Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Handling) Officer). 240 hours of formal training translate to 5 validated civilian career pathways with salary bands of $75K–$95K. Sourced from DoD training data and Lightcast labor signals.

Training hours240DoD pipeline

ACE creditACEUp to 3 semester hours recommended in Aviation Management

Tech roles4mapped to your code

Civilian pathways5validated

Cert coverage2/5direct + partial

/ 01 · Tech Roles

Roles your code maps to.

SOURCE · BLS + LIGHTCAST ROLES · 4

Industry tech roles your 7318 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 7318 training already gave you, and the specific gaps to close — not a generic checklist.

Already have06

01
Aircraft Carrier Operations→ Understanding of complex, integrated systems
02
Flight Deck Safety Procedures→ Risk management and safety protocols
03
Aviation Fuel Systems→ Understanding of storage and dispensing systems
04
Rapid Prioritization→ Incident response and critical decision-making
05
Team Synchronization→ Cross-functional collaboration
06
Hazardous Material Handling→ Security best practices

To learn08

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

+Linux server administration+Cloud computing basics (AWS, Azure, or GCP)+Scripting with Python or Bash+Cybersecurity fundamentals+Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) tools+Project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum)+Technical documentation and communication+Data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)

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.

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/ 03 · Civilian Pathways

Where your code lands.

SOURCE · LIGHTCAST + CURATED PATHWAYS · 5

P.01

Airport Operations Manager

$95K

High match

Growing demand

Skills to develop

— FAA Part 139 Certification

P.02

Logistics Manager

$85K

Good match

High demand

Skills to develop

— Supply chain management software (SAP, Oracle)
— Project management certification (PMP)

P.03

Facilities Manager

$78K

Good match

Stable demand

Skills to develop

— Certified Facility Manager (CFM) credential
— OSHA safety standards

P.04

Aviation Safety Inspector

$80K

Moderate match

Growing demand

Skills to develop

— FAA certifications related to specific aircraft types
— Advanced knowledge of aviation safety regulations

P.05

Emergency Management Specialist

$75K

Moderate match

Stable demand

Skills to develop

— FEMA certifications (ICS, NIMS)
— HAZMAT training

/ 04 · Hidden Strengths

What the code built.

Cognitive skills your 7318 training built — and where they transfer in civilian work.

S.01

Rapid Prioritization

As an Aircraft Handling Officer, you constantly juggle multiple aircraft movements, maintenance schedules, and safety protocols simultaneously. You must rapidly assess changing conditions, like weather or mechanical issues, and adjust priorities to maintain flight operations and safety.

Transfers to

This ability to quickly assess situations, identify critical needs, and re-prioritize tasks under pressure translates directly to project management and emergency response roles.

S.02

System Modeling

You understand the complex interconnectedness of aircraft, fueling systems, launch/recovery equipment, and personnel on a flight deck. You intuitively model the impact of changes in one area on the overall system, allowing you to anticipate potential problems and optimize workflow.

Transfers to

Your experience visualizing and managing complex systems makes you an ideal candidate for roles requiring systems analysis, process optimization, and logistical planning.

S.03

Team Synchronization

The flight deck is a highly orchestrated environment where success depends on the precise coordination of numerous teams. You are responsible for ensuring these teams – from pilots to mechanics to fuel handlers – work seamlessly together to achieve mission objectives.

Transfers to

Your experience leading and synchronizing diverse teams in high-pressure situations translates well to supervisory and managerial roles in any industry, particularly those with complex operations and tight deadlines.

S.04

Situational Awareness

Maintaining constant awareness of the position of aircraft, personnel, and equipment on the flight deck is crucial for safety and efficiency. You're trained to process information from multiple sources simultaneously and react instantly to potential hazards.

Transfers to

Your heightened situational awareness and ability to quickly interpret data from various sources are valuable assets in roles requiring risk assessment, security management, and operations oversight.

/ 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.

Hospital Administrator

SOC 11-9111.00

You've been orchestrating complex operations in a dynamic, high-stakes environment. You're skilled at resource allocation, team coordination, and emergency response, making you well-suited to managing the various departments and personnel within a hospital setting and ensuring smooth patient flow.

Adjacent · Match

Logistics Manager

SOC 11-3071.00

You've been responsible for the efficient movement and storage of aircraft, fuel, and equipment on a ship. You're adept at planning, organizing, and overseeing complex logistical operations, ensuring that resources are available when and where they're needed. You'll bring these optimization skills to any supply chain.

Adjacent · Match

Emergency Management Director

SOC 11-9161.00

You've been trained to handle aircraft crashes and salvage operations, fire-fighting, and other emergencies. You're familiar with developing and implementing emergency response plans, coordinating with various agencies, and managing resources during a crisis. Your experience with crisis management translates perfectly to disaster preparedness and response.

Adjacent · Match

/ 06 · Training & Certs

What you trained on.

SOURCE · DOD + ACE\nVALIDATED

Academy