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93D · ARMY · Enlisted

Air Traffic Control Equipment
Repairer.

Army 93D (Air Traffic Control Equipment Repairer). 1,120 hours of formal training translate to 5 validated civilian career pathways with salary bands of $55K–$75K. Sourced from DoD training data and Lightcast labor signals.

Training hours1,120DoD pipeline

ACE creditACEUp to 15 semester hours recommended in electronics technology

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 93D 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 93D training already gave you, and the specific gaps to close — not a generic checklist.

Already have05

01
ATC Communications/NAVAID Maintenance→ Network Troubleshooting and Maintenance
02
COMSEC Equipment Maintenance→ Understanding of Encryption Principles
03
System Modeling→ Infrastructure Design
04
Procedural Compliance→ Adherence to Security Protocols
05
Troubleshooting Avionics Equipment→ Hardware Diagnostics

To learn06

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

+Cisco CCNA certification+Linux system administration fundamentals+Cloud computing basics (AWS, Azure, or GCP)+Cybersecurity fundamentals and ethical hacking+Help desk ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Zendesk)+Customer service and communication skills

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.

See VWC Programs →

/ 03 · Civilian Pathways

Where your code lands.

SOURCE · LIGHTCAST + CURATED PATHWAYS · 5

P.01

Avionics Technician

$75K

High match

High demand

Skills to develop

— FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license

P.02

Electronics Technician

$68K

Good match

Growing demand

Skills to develop

— Specific industry certifications (e.g., CompTIA)
— Experience with specific electronic testing equipment

P.03

Telecommunications Equipment Installer and Repairer

$62K

Good match

Stable demand

Skills to develop

— Fiber optic cable installation
— Networking certifications (e.g., CCNA)

P.04

Wind Turbine Technician

$58K

Moderate match

Very high demand

Skills to develop

— OSHA safety certifications
— Mechanical aptitude related to turbine maintenance
— Climbing certification

P.05

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

$55K

Moderate match

Stable demand

Skills to develop

— PLC programming
— Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
— Welding

/ 04 · Hidden Strengths

What the code built.

Cognitive skills your 93D training built — and where they transfer in civilian work.

S.01

System Modeling

Troubleshooting complex ATC systems requires building mental models of how various components interact, predicting failure points, and understanding signal flow.

Transfers to

The ability to visualize and understand complex systems translates directly to designing and optimizing processes in various industries.

S.02

Procedural Compliance

Strict adherence to maintenance manuals, safety protocols, and regulatory guidelines is paramount in ATC maintenance to ensure system reliability and safety.

Transfers to

Your commitment to following established procedures makes you highly valuable in regulated industries where accuracy and consistency are crucial.

S.03

Degraded-Mode Operations

You're adept at diagnosing and repairing ATC systems under pressure, often with limited resources or incomplete information, to restore functionality quickly.

Transfers to

The experience of maintaining critical systems in less-than-ideal circumstances means you excel at problem-solving and maintaining operations during unexpected disruptions.

S.04

Situational Awareness

Maintaining ATC systems requires constant monitoring of system performance, environmental factors, and potential threats to ensure uninterrupted operation.

Transfers to

Your proven ability to maintain situational awareness is valuable for assessing risk and making critical decisions in fast-paced environments.

/ 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.

Industrial Control Systems Technician

SOC 49-2099.01

You've been maintaining complex electronic systems, so the transition to maintaining and troubleshooting industrial control systems in manufacturing or energy sectors is a natural fit. Your expertise in system modeling and degraded-mode operations will be invaluable.

Adjacent · Match

Building Automation Systems Engineer

SOC 17-2199.00

You've honed your system modeling skills working on ATC infrastructure. Now, picture using those skills to design and maintain building automation systems. Your expertise in integrating diverse systems and ensuring their reliable operation will be crucial for optimizing energy efficiency and building performance.

Adjacent · Match

Robotics Technician

SOC 49-9069.00

With your strong foundation in electronics and system maintenance, you already have a head start in robotics. Your understanding of system modeling, troubleshooting, and procedural compliance is directly applicable to maintaining and repairing complex robotic systems.

Adjacent · Match

/ 06 · Training & Certs

What you trained on.

SOURCE · DOD + ACE\nVALIDATED

Academy