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1A8X1 Airborne Cryptologic Linguist — Civilian Career Guide

Performs airborne signals intelligence collection and analysis using foreign language skills aboard reconnaissance aircraft. Provides real-time intelligence to ground commanders.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$105,000.00

AVG SALARY

$82,363.00

Civilian Career Matches

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

Intelligence Analyst (NSA)

SOC 33-3021

$105,000.00

median/yr

Translator/Interpreter

SOC 27-3091

$57,090.00

median/yr

Linguist (Defense Contractor)

SOC 27-3091

$85,000.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Foreign language fluencyAirborne SIGINTReal-time analysisMission reportingCultural expertiseTeamwork under pressure

Recommended Certifications

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ATA Certification

DLPT 3+

Security Clearance (TS/SCI)

CompTIA Security+

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1A8X1 Airborne Cryptologic Linguist — Civilian Career Guide

Performs airborne signals intelligence collection and analysis using foreign language skills aboard reconnaissance aircraft. Provides real-time intelligence to ground commanders.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$105,000.00

AVG SALARY

$82,363.00

Civilian Career Matches

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

Intelligence Analyst (NSA)

SOC 33-3021

$105,000.00

median/yr

Translator/Interpreter

SOC 27-3091

$57,090.00

median/yr

Linguist (Defense Contractor)

SOC 27-3091

$85,000.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Foreign language fluencyAirborne SIGINTReal-time analysisMission reportingCultural expertiseTeamwork under pressure

Recommended Certifications

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

ATA Certification

DLPT 3+

Security Clearance (TS/SCI)

CompTIA Security+

Translate Your 1A8X1 Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your Airborne Cryptologic Linguist skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Air Force veterans.