Airline Pilot
$150KHigh match
High demand
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USMC · 9967Career Guide · Aviation · VWC.CG.9967.R.04
9967 · USMC · EnlistedHelicopter Pilot
Helicopter Pilot
Billet.
Marine Corps 9967 (Helicopter Pilot Billet). 480 hours of formal training translate to 5 validated civilian career pathways with salary bands of $80K–$150K. Sourced from DoD training data and Lightcast labor signals.
Training hours480DoD pipeline
ACE creditACEUp to 15 semester hours recommended
Tech roles4mapped to your code
Civilian pathways5validated
Cert coverage0direct + partial
/ 01 · Tech Roles
Roles your code maps to.
Industry tech roles your 9967 background maps to — picked from BLS-anchored occupations using your training, cognitive skills, and systems experience.
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/ 02 · Skill Bridge
The gap, named.
What 9967 training already gave you, and the specific gaps to close — not a generic checklist.
Already have06
- 01Situational Awareness→ Quickly grasp the dynamics of complex systems and anticipate potential problems.
- 02Resource Optimization→ Efficiently manage resources, thinking critically about how to best deploy available assets.
- 03Team Synchronization→ Harmonize individual contributions with broader team goals.
- 04Rapid Prioritization→ Assess shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment, effectively re-allocating focus and resources.
- 05Experience with aviation VHF/UHF communication systems (AN/ARC-210)→ Foundational knowledge of network communication principles.
- 06Experience with GPS systems→ Understanding of navigation systems and data interpretation.
To learn11
The concrete gap to bridge — specific to the roles above, not a generic checklist.
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Where your code lands.
Commercial Pilot (e.g., aerial photography, agricultural application)
$95KGood match
Growing demand
Skills to develop
- — Specific aircraft type certifications
Flight Instructor
$80KGood match
Stable demand
Skills to develop
- — Certified Flight Instructor (CFI) rating
Air Traffic Controller
$135KModerate match
Stable demand
Skills to develop
- — Air Traffic Control (ATC) certification
- — FAA medical clearance
Aviation Safety Inspector
$110KModerate match
Growing demand
Skills to develop
- — FAA Safety Inspector certification
- — In-depth knowledge of aviation regulations
/ 04 · Hidden Strengths
What the code built.
Cognitive skills your 9967 training built — and where they transfer in civilian work.
Situational Awareness
While not actively flying, pilots assigned to this MOS must maintain a high level of awareness regarding aircraft availability, maintenance schedules, and potential operational requirements.
Transfers to
This translates to an ability to quickly grasp the dynamics of complex situations, anticipate potential problems, and make informed decisions based on incomplete information.
Resource Optimization
Helicopter pilots in these unassigned billets need to understand how aviation assets are allocated, managed, and maintained within the unit. They may need to optimize their own skill sets for use within the unit.
Transfers to
This skill involves efficient management of resources to achieve objectives. It involves thinking critically about how to best deploy available assets.
Team Synchronization
Even in a non-flying billet, the individual must understand the importance of their role to the team. This includes participating in briefings, training, and contributing to the overall mission readiness.
Transfers to
This demonstrates the capacity to harmonize individual contributions with broader team goals. You understand how your actions affect others and can adjust your approach to enhance collective performance.
Rapid Prioritization
Even in a holding billet, you must be ready for rapidly changing mission requirements, and prioritize training, planning, and other tasks.
Transfers to
Being able to assess shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment, quickly and effectively re-allocating your focus and resources.
/ 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 Coordinator
SOC 43-3071.00You've been immersed in the world of aviation resource management. You're familiar with planning, optimization, and responding to shifting priorities – all essential components of logistics. As a Logistics Coordinator, you'll leverage these skills to ensure the smooth flow of goods and services.
Adjacent · MatchEmergency Management Specialist
SOC 11-9161.00Even in a non-flying role, you are familiar with risk assessment, contingency planning, and responding to unexpected situations. As an Emergency Management Specialist, you will draw on these skills to prepare for, mitigate, and respond to disasters.
Adjacent · MatchProject Coordinator
SOC 13-1075.00You've been trained to understand complex operational environments and to see how different parts of a project fit together. You're familiar with planning, coordination, and execution. As a Project Coordinator, you'll use these skills to support project managers, ensuring smooth operations and successful outcomes.
Adjacent · Match/ 06 · Training & Certs
What you trained on.
Academy
Naval Air Station Whiting Field
Primary and Advanced Helicopter Training480hHours
12wkWeeks
ACECredit
Up to 15 semester hours recommended
Topics · 7
- Helicopter aerodynamics
- Basic and advanced flight maneuvers
- Navigation and instrument flying
- Emergency procedures and safety
- Tactical flight operations
- Night vision goggle (NVG) operations
- Formation flying
/ 07 · Systems Translation
What you ran, in their words.
Military systems you operated and their civilian equivalents for your resume.
| Military System | Civilian Equivalent | Domain |
|---|---|---|
| AN/ARC-210 RT-1922(C) Airborne VHF/UHF Radio | Commercial aviation VHF/UHF communication systems (e.g., Garmin GTR series) | Operations |
| AN/ARN-147 VHF Omnidirectional Range (VOR)/Instrument Landing System (ILS) | Civilian VOR/ILS navigation systems used in commercial aviation | Operations |
| AN/APN-194 Radar Altimeter | Commercial radar altimeters for terrain awareness and landing (e.g., FreeFlight Systems) | Signals |
| AN/AVS-9 Night Vision Goggles (NVGs) | High-end night vision devices used in civilian aviation and search & rescue | Operations |
| Global Positioning System (GPS) with military precision (e.g., DAGR) | WAAS-enabled GPS navigation systems used in civilian aviation (e.g., Garmin aviation GPS units) | Operations |
| UH-1Y Integrated Cockpit Display System (ICDS) | Advanced glass cockpit avionics systems in modern helicopters (e.g., Genesys Aerosystems HeliSAS) | Operations |
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