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92D · ARMY · Enlisted

Aerial Delivery Materiel
Officer.

Army 92D (Aerial Delivery Materiel Officer). 480 hours of formal training translate to 5 validated civilian career pathways with salary bands of $55K–$95K. Sourced from DoD training data and Lightcast labor signals.

Training hours480DoD pipeline

ACE creditACEUp to 9 semester hours recommended in Logistics Management and Aviation Operations.

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 92D 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 92D training already gave you, and the specific gaps to close — not a generic checklist.

Already have04

01
Resource Optimization→ Budget management, supply chain optimization, and project management
02
Procedural Compliance→ Understanding, implementing, and enforcing compliance standards in regulated industries
03
Situational Awareness→ Assessing complex environments and making informed decisions under pressure
04
Team Synchronization→ Coordinating and motivating teams to achieve common objectives

To learn12

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

+Cloud computing basics (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)+Configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)+Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)+SQL for data extraction and manipulation+Data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)+Statistical analysis and data mining techniques+Agile project management methodologies+Software development lifecycle (SDLC) principles+Communication and stakeholder management+Programming fundamentals (Python or JavaScript)+Test automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit)+Continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines

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

Logistics Manager

$95K

High match

High demand

Skills to develop

— APICS Certification (CPIM or CSCP)
— Supply chain management software proficiency

P.02

Supply Chain Analyst

$78K

Good match

Growing demand

Skills to develop

— Data analysis tools (e.g., SQL, Python, R)
— Statistical modeling
— Supply chain optimization techniques

P.03

Quality Control Inspector

$55K

Good match

Stable demand

Skills to develop

— Six Sigma certification
— ISO 9001 auditing

P.04

Warehouse Manager

$72K

High match

High demand

Skills to develop

— OSHA safety standards
— Warehouse management system (WMS) software

P.05

Transportation Planner

$68K

Moderate match

Growing demand

Skills to develop

— Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
— Transportation management software
— Knowledge of DOT regulations

/ 04 · Hidden Strengths

What the code built.

Cognitive skills your 92D training built — and where they transfer in civilian work.

S.01

Resource Optimization

As a 92D, you're constantly evaluating and allocating resources – personnel, equipment, time – to ensure successful aerial delivery operations, minimizing waste and maximizing efficiency even under pressure.

Transfers to

This translates directly to skills in budget management, supply chain optimization, and project management, where efficient resource allocation is critical for success.

S.02

Procedural Compliance

Your role demands strict adherence to complex procedures and regulations regarding packing, rigging, and inspecting airdrop equipment to guarantee safety and mission success.

Transfers to

This experience demonstrates a strong ability to understand, implement, and enforce compliance standards, a valuable asset in regulated industries.

S.03

Situational Awareness

You maintain a high level of situational awareness to account for weather, terrain, and operational tempo while coordinating aerial delivery support.

Transfers to

This translates to the ability to quickly assess complex environments, anticipate potential problems, and make informed decisions under pressure.

S.04

Team Synchronization

As a 92D, you orchestrate the efforts of diverse teams – packers, riggers, transportation personnel – to ensure seamless aerial delivery operations.

Transfers to

This experience showcases your ability to coordinate and motivate individuals from different backgrounds, fostering teamwork to achieve common objectives.

/ 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 Analyst

SOC 13-2081.00

You've been meticulously planning and executing complex logistical operations. Now you can apply that expertise to analyze supply chains, optimize delivery routes, and reduce transportation costs for civilian companies.

Adjacent · Match

Compliance Officer

SOC 13-1041.00

You're already a master of procedural compliance in a high-stakes environment. Your military background makes you an ideal candidate to ensure companies adhere to industry regulations, mitigate risks, and maintain ethical standards.

Adjacent · Match

Emergency Management Specialist

SOC 11-9161.00

You're skilled at planning and coordinating resources during critical operations. In this role, you’ll be using your expertise to help communities prepare for and respond to disasters, ensuring the safety and well-being of others.

Adjacent · Match

/ 06 · Training & Certs

What you trained on.

SOURCE · DOD + ACE\nVALIDATED

Academy