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75170 · USAF · Enlisted

Education Services
Specialist.

Air Force 75170 (Education Services Specialist). 240 hours of formal training translate to 5 validated civilian career pathways with salary bands of $45K–$68K. Sourced from DoD training data and Lightcast labor signals.

Training hours240DoD pipeline
ACE creditACEUp to 3 semester hours recommended in Principles of 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 75170 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 75170 training already gave you, and the specific gaps to close — not a generic checklist.

Already have06
  • 01
    Procedural ComplianceFollowing established development guidelines and regulatory requirements such as HIPAA or PCI DSS in software development and data handling.
  • 02
    Rapid PrioritizationManaging competing priorities in resolving technical issues or meeting project deadlines.
  • 03
    Resource OptimizationEfficiently allocating resources in software projects, optimizing cloud infrastructure, or managing IT budgets.
  • 04
    Situational AwarenessUnderstanding the broader context of technical issues or project requirements to make informed decisions.
  • 05
    Automated Education Management System (AEMS)Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software
  • 06
    Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC)Human Resources Database Systems
To learn08

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

+Basic hardware and software troubleshooting+Help desk ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Zendesk)+SQL for data querying+Data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)+Project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum)+Software development lifecycle (SDLC)+Systems analysis and design principles+Database management systems (DBMS) concepts
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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 academic institution policies
  • Knowledge of specific degree programs
  • Higher level degree or certification
P.02

Human Resources Assistant

$45K
Good match
Stable demand
Skills to develop
  • HRIS software proficiency
  • Knowledge of labor laws
  • Recruiting experience
P.03

Training and Development Specialist

$68K
Good match
High demand
Skills to develop
  • Instructional design
  • E-learning platform expertise
  • Needs assessment skills
P.04

Career Counselor

$55K
High match
Growing demand
Skills to develop
  • Master's Degree in Counseling
  • National Counselor Certification
  • Experience with diverse populations
P.05

Office Manager

$58K
Moderate match
Stable demand
Skills to develop
  • Supervisory experience
  • Budget management
  • Project management
/ 04 · Hidden Strengths

What the code built.

Cognitive skills your 75170 training built — and where they transfer in civilian work.

S.01

Procedural Compliance

Strict adherence to Air Force regulations and educational program guidelines is critical when enrolling personnel and maintaining records. Accuracy and thoroughness are essential to ensure compliance and program integrity.

Transfers to

The ability to consistently follow established protocols and regulations to ensure accuracy and avoid errors translates to success in any field requiring adherence to standards.

S.02

Rapid Prioritization

Education services personnel handle numerous requests and tasks simultaneously, requiring them to quickly assess urgency and importance to allocate time and resources effectively.

Transfers to

Quickly assessing the urgency and importance of multiple tasks and requests in order to allocate time and resources effectively.

S.03

Resource Optimization

Optimizing the allocation of educational program resources (time, materials, funding) to support the maximum number of airmen while adhering to budgetary constraints.

Transfers to

Maximizing the effectiveness of available resources – whether financial, material, or human capital – to achieve the greatest possible impact.

S.04

Situational Awareness

Remaining aware of current educational opportunities, changes in policy, and individual airmen's needs allows for effective advising and support.

Transfers to

Maintaining a current understanding of relevant information, environmental factors, and individual needs to provide the best possible service or advice.

/ 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 immersed in procedural compliance and maintaining records, ensuring all activities align with regulations. That experience translates directly into the role of a Compliance Officer, where you'll develop, implement, and oversee compliance programs to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct.

Adjacent · Match

Training and Development Specialist

SOC 13-1151.00

Your experience advising airmen on educational programs and resources makes you a natural fit for Training and Development. You've already been assessing needs and recommending learning paths, and now you can apply that to designing and delivering training programs for businesses, boosting employee skills and performance.

Adjacent · Match

Human Resources Specialist

SOC 13-1071.00

You're already adept at advising individuals, managing records, and understanding personnel policies. As an HR Specialist, you'll use these skills to recruit, interview, and place workers, handle employee relations, and ensure compliance with labor laws, offering the same support you provided to airmen, but in a corporate setting.

Adjacent · Match
/ 06 · Training & Certs

What you trained on.

SOURCE · DOD + ACE\nVALIDATED
Academy

Education Services Apprentice Course

Sheppard AFB
240hHours
6wkWeeks
ACECredit

Up to 3 semester hours recommended in Principles of Counseling

Topics · 7
  • Air Force Education Programs Overview
  • Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) Enrollment Procedures
  • Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Management
  • Military Testing Program (ASVAB, DLAB, DLPT)
  • Education Counseling Techniques
  • Records Management and Privacy Act Compliance
  • Career Development Course (CDC) Administration
Partial coverage · 2
  • Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)40%

    Formal talent development methodologies, instructional design principles, and advanced training evaluation techniques.

  • SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)30%

    In-depth knowledge of HR practices, employment law, compensation and benefits, and employee relations.

Recommended next · 03
  • Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)Adjacent
  • SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)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 SystemCivilian EquivalentDomain
Extension Course Institute (ECI)Online Learning Platforms (e.g., Coursera, edX)Operations
Career Development Courses (CDC)Corporate Training Programs/Learning Management Systems (LMS)Operations
Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) transcript management systemStudent Information System (SIS) like Banner, PeopleSoftNetworking
Air Force Training Record (AFTR)Human Resources Information System (HRIS) - Training ModuleData
Automated Education Management System (AEMS)Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software for student trackingOperations
Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC)Human Resources Database SystemsOperations
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