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14E Patriot Fire Control Enhanced Operator — Civilian Career Guide

Operates Patriot missile defense systems. Radar, electronics, and systems operation skills transfer to aerospace, defense contracting, and tech roles.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$137,380.00

AVG SALARY

$100,845.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

Radar Technician

SOC 49-2094

$68,000.00

median/yr

Defense Systems Operator

SOC 17-2199

$99,000.00

median/yr

Air Traffic Controller

SOC 53-2021

$137,380.00

median/yr

Systems Engineer

SOC 17-2199

$99,000.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Radar systemsMissile defenseElectronics maintenanceTactical operationsSystems monitoring

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FAA ATC Certification

CompTIA Security+

FCC License

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14EArmyAir Defense

14E Patriot Fire Control Enhanced Operator — Civilian Career Guide

Operates Patriot missile defense systems. Radar, electronics, and systems operation skills transfer to aerospace, defense contracting, and tech roles.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$137,380.00

AVG SALARY

$100,845.00

Civilian Career Matches

Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.

Radar Technician

SOC 49-2094

$68,000.00

median/yr

Defense Systems Operator

SOC 17-2199

$99,000.00

median/yr

Air Traffic Controller

SOC 53-2021

$137,380.00

median/yr

Systems Engineer

SOC 17-2199

$99,000.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Radar systemsMissile defenseElectronics maintenanceTactical operationsSystems monitoring

Recommended Certifications

These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.

FAA ATC Certification

CompTIA Security+

FCC License

Translate Your 14E Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your Patriot Fire Control Enhanced Operator skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Army veterans.