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75130 · USAF · Enlisted

Education Services
Specialist.

Air Force 75130 (Education Services Specialist). 192 hours of formal training translate to 5 validated civilian career pathways with salary bands of $58K–$70K. Sourced from DoD training data and Lightcast labor signals.

Training hours192DoD pipeline
ACE creditACEUp to 3 semester hours recommended in Principles of Advising or Counseling
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 75130 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 75130 training already gave you, and the specific gaps to close — not a generic checklist.

Already have06
  • 01
    Procedural ComplianceFollowing established protocols in software development or IT operations environments.
  • 02
    Rapid PrioritizationManaging time-sensitive tasks and competing priorities in software development sprints or incident response scenarios.
  • 03
    Situational AwarenessStaying informed about available resources, user needs, and relevant policies to provide customized and effective technical support.
  • 04
    Resource OptimizationEffectively allocating and managing available resources, including software licenses, hardware, and personnel, to achieve optimal outcomes and minimize waste in IT projects.
  • 05
    Air Force Education Management System (AFEMS)Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software for managing student interactions and data (e.g., Salesforce, Zoho CRM)
  • 06
    Automated Training Business Area Requirements System (ATBARS)Workforce Development Platforms (e.g., Degreed, EdCast)
To learn06

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

+SQL for data querying and analysis+Excel or Google Sheets for data manipulation and visualization+Help desk ticketing systems (e.g., Zendesk, Jira Service Management)+Basic scripting with PowerShell or Python+Technical writing principles and documentation tools+Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC)
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/ 03 · Civilian Pathways

Where your code lands.

SOURCE · LIGHTCAST + CURATED PATHWAYS · 5
P.01

Academic Advisor

$62K
High match
Growing demand
Skills to develop
  • Familiarity with specific college/university programs
  • Higher education advising certifications
P.02

Training and Development Specialist

$65K
Good match
High demand
Skills to develop
  • Instructional design
  • E-learning platform proficiency
  • Needs assessment
P.03

Human Resources Specialist

$68K
Good match
High demand
Skills to develop
  • HR certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR)
  • Recruiting software proficiency
  • Labor law knowledge
P.04

Career Counselor

$58K
High match
Growing demand
Skills to develop
  • Career coaching certifications
  • Knowledge of labor market trends
  • Resume writing expertise
P.05

Corporate Trainer

$70K
Moderate match
Stable demand
Skills to develop
  • Specialized subject matter expertise
  • Advanced presentation skills
  • Adult learning principles
/ 04 · Hidden Strengths

What the code built.

Cognitive skills your 75130 training built — and where they transfer in civilian work.

S.01

Procedural Compliance

Adhering strictly to Air Force regulations and guidelines when enrolling personnel in educational programs, maintaining records, and providing advisory services. This ensures accuracy and consistency in all education-related processes.

Transfers to

Meticulously following established protocols and regulations in civilian settings to ensure accuracy, consistency, and legal compliance.

S.02

Rapid Prioritization

Quickly assessing and addressing the most urgent needs of airmen seeking educational guidance, especially when dealing with deadlines, program changes, or limited resources.

Transfers to

Efficiently identifying and managing time-sensitive tasks and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment to achieve optimal outcomes.

S.03

Situational Awareness

Maintaining a broad understanding of the educational resources available, the airmen's individual needs and goals, and the relevant Air Force policies to provide tailored and effective guidance.

Transfers to

Staying informed about available resources, individual needs, and relevant policies to provide customized and effective support.

S.04

Resource Optimization

Maximizing the efficient use of educational resources, such as program funding, training materials, and personnel time, to serve the greatest number of airmen effectively.

Transfers to

Effectively allocating and managing available resources, including finances, materials, and personnel, to achieve optimal outcomes and minimize waste.

/ 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.

Compliance Officer

SOC 13-1041.00

You've been ensuring adherence to Air Force educational policies, regulations, and guidelines. As a Compliance Officer, you'll use your meticulous attention to detail and understanding of regulations to develop, implement, and monitor compliance programs for organizations.

Adjacent · Match

Human Resources Specialist

SOC 13-1071.00

You've been providing education services and advising airmen on their educational opportunities. As a Human Resources Specialist, you'll use your interpersonal skills and knowledge of employee benefits and training programs to recruit, screen, and interview job applicants, as well as administer employee benefits and training programs.

Adjacent · Match

Training and Development Specialist

SOC 13-1151.00

You've been heavily involved in enrolling personnel in educational programs and courses, providing advice, and directing implementation. In this role you'll plan, design, and conduct training and development programs for employees. You're already adept at understanding training needs and delivering effective solutions.

Adjacent · Match
/ 06 · Training & Certs

What you trained on.

SOURCE · DOD + ACE\nVALIDATED
Academy

Education Services Training

Keesler AFB
192hHours
5wkWeeks
ACECredit

Up to 3 semester hours recommended in Principles of Advising or Counseling

Topics · 8
  • Air Force Education Programs Overview
  • Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) Policies and Procedures
  • Extension Course Institute (ECI) Management
  • Career Development Course (CDC) Administration
  • Education Counseling Techniques
  • Record Keeping and Information Management Systems
  • Military Personnel Data System (MilPDS) Training
  • Financial Aid and Tuition Assistance Programs
Partial coverage · 2
  • Certified Academic Advisor (NACADA)40%

    NACADA certification requires specific educational and experiential requirements that may not be fully met by the AFSC 75130 training alone. Gaps include documenting specific advising experience, and demonstrating mastery of NACADA's core competencies through professional development and service.

  • SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)30%

    While the AFSC 75130 role involves advising and record-keeping which touches on HR-related tasks, it doesn't fully cover the breadth of HR knowledge tested by the SHRM-CP. Gaps include compensation and benefits, employee relations, risk management, and strategic HR management.

Recommended next · 03
  • Project Management Professional (PMP)Adjacent
  • Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM)Adjacent
  • Training and Development CertificateAdjacent
/ 07 · Systems Translation

What you ran, in their words.

Military systems you operated and their civilian equivalents for your resume.

Military SystemCivilian EquivalentDomain
Extension Course Institute (ECI) SystemsOnline Learning Platforms (e.g., Coursera, edX, Skillsoft)Operations
Career Development Course (CDC) Management SystemsLearning Management Systems (LMS) for employee training (e.g., TalentLMS, Moodle)Operations
Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) Transcript and Records SystemStudent Information Systems (SIS) (e.g., Banner, PeopleSoft Campus Solutions)Networking
Air Force Education Management System (AFEMS)Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software for managing student interactions and data (e.g., Salesforce, Zoho CRM)Operations
Automated Training Business Area Requirements System (ATBARS)Workforce Development Platforms (e.g., Degreed, EdCast)Operations
Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) Education Testing ProgramTesting and Assessment Platforms (e.g., Pearson VUE, ProctorU)Operations
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