14J MOS Air Defense C4I Tactical Operations Center Operator/Maintainer (now 14G/14H) — Civilian Career Guide
Retired code, split into 14G and 14H around 2011. If your DD-214 shows 14J, reference 14G or 14H on applications. Operated air defense command and control consoles to detect, track, and identify aircraft and broadcast early warning.
CAREER PATHS
4
TOP SALARY
$124,910.00
AVG SALARY
$88,033.00
Civilian Career Matches
Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.
Cybersecurity Analyst
SOC 15-1212
$124,910.00
median/yr
Network Administrator
SOC 15-1244
$96,800.00
median/yr
Operations Manager
SOC 11-1021
$82,420.00
median/yr
Emergency Dispatcher
SOC 43-5031
$48,000.00
median/yr
What's your next step?
You've got the civilian career picture. Now: pick what to tackle next. Most 14J Air Defense C4I Tactical Operations Center Operator/Maintainer (now 14G/14H) veterans separating in the next 12 months should start here.
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Skills That Transfer
Recommended Certifications
These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.
How to pay for these — you likely don't pay out of pocket
- GI Bill: the Post-9/11 GI Bill reimburses licensing & certification test fees up to $2,000 per exam— and it doesn't use a full month of entitlement.
- While you're still in:your branch's Credentialing Assistance program can cover the full cost of many of these certs (often several thousand dollars a year) — check Army COOL / Credentialing Assistance ↗ for what's funded and current amounts.
- Tip: start certs before you separate — Credentialing Assistance is only for currently-serving members; after separation you shift to the GI Bill.
VA conditions commonly associated with 14J service
The documented noise, physical demands, and exposures of a Air Defense C4I Tactical Operations Center Operator/Maintainer (now 14G/14H) role are commonly linked to the conditions below. This is awareness of what this job can lead to, not a promise of a rating. The VA decides every claim on your own diagnosis and evidence. If you deal with any of these, here is how each is rated.
Rucking, lifting, and body armor load the spine for years.
See how it is rated →Rucks, jumps, and repetitive impact wear the knees.
See how it is rated →Weapons, engines, and flightline noise are the #1 driver of ringing in the ears.
See how it is rated →Repeated noise exposure without perfect hearing protection is extremely common.
See how it is rated →Combat, trauma, or high-stress duty can cause lasting symptoms.
See how it is rated →Uneven terrain and load-bearing cause chronic sprains.
See how it is rated →Heavy load-bearing accelerates hip wear.
See how it is rated →Long hours on your feet in boots inflame the heel/arch.
See how it is rated →Spine wear can pinch nerves, causing radiating pain.
See how it is rated →Blast exposure and impacts can cause lasting effects.
See how it is rated →Often secondary to neck strain, TBI, or stress.
See how it is rated →A free accredited VSO can help you file any of these at no cost. Never pay a fee or a percentage of your back pay for claim help.
Civilian careers 14J feeds
Each links to every military code across all branches that leads to the same job, which is useful context when a posting asks for experience you have under a different name.
14J equivalents in other branches
Ranked by how much civilian ground they share with 14J, not by title similarity. Handy for joint billets, spouse comparisons, or explaining your background to someone who served elsewhere.
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14J Air Defense C4I Tactical Operations Center Operator/Maintainer (now 14G/14H): Frequently Asked Questions
What does a 14J Air Defense C4I Tactical Operations Center Operator/Maintainer (now 14G/14H) do?
Retired code, split into 14G and 14H around 2011. If your DD-214 shows 14J, reference 14G or 14H on applications. Operated air defense command and control consoles to detect, track, and identify aircraft and broadcast early warning.
What civilian jobs can a 14J Air Defense C4I Tactical Operations Center Operator/Maintainer (now 14G/14H) transition into?
Common civilian careers for a 14J (Army MOS) Air Defense C4I Tactical Operations Center Operator/Maintainer (now 14G/14H) include Cybersecurity Analyst, Network Administrator, Operations Manager, and Emergency Dispatcher. These roles draw on the same skills and experience you built in service — see the full skill-to-career mapping above.
How much does a 14J Air Defense C4I Tactical Operations Center Operator/Maintainer (now 14G/14H) make in civilian work?
Civilian roles that match a 14J Air Defense C4I Tactical Operations Center Operator/Maintainer (now 14G/14H) have median salaries ranging from about $48,000 to $124,910 per year, depending on the role, location, and your certifications and clearance. Figures are BLS median wage data for the matched occupations.
What certifications help a 14J Air Defense C4I Tactical Operations Center Operator/Maintainer (now 14G/14H) land a civilian job?
Certifications that strengthen a 14J Air Defense C4I Tactical Operations Center Operator/Maintainer (now 14G/14H) resume include CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Network+, and Cisco CCNA. Many can be started before you separate, and several are covered by VA education benefits or credentialing programs.
What skills does a 14J Air Defense C4I Tactical Operations Center Operator/Maintainer (now 14G/14H) bring to civilian employers?
Employers value the transferable skills a 14J Air Defense C4I Tactical Operations Center Operator/Maintainer (now 14G/14H) develops, including Radar and sensor console operation, Track management, Tactical data network operation, Communications equipment maintenance, and Intelligence data evaluation. Translating these into civilian terms on your resume is what turns military experience into interviews.
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