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2A3X3 Tactical Aircraft Maintenance — Civilian Career Guide

Performs flight line maintenance on fighter and attack aircraft. Hands-on aircraft experience transfers directly to aviation maintenance careers.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$75,400.00

AVG SALARY

$75,000.00

Civilian Career Matches

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

Aircraft Mechanic

SOC 49-3011

$75,400.00

median/yr

Aviation Maintenance Technician

SOC 49-3011

$75,400.00

median/yr

Aerospace Test Technician

SOC 49-3011

$75,400.00

median/yr

Flight Line Supervisor

SOC 49-1011

$73,800.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Aircraft inspectionsTroubleshootingTechnical ordersTool controlFOD preventionSafety

Recommended Certifications

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

FAA A&P License

NCATT AET

Translate Your 2A3X3 Experience to a Civilian Resume

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2A3X3Air ForceMaintenance

2A3X3 Tactical Aircraft Maintenance — Civilian Career Guide

Performs flight line maintenance on fighter and attack aircraft. Hands-on aircraft experience transfers directly to aviation maintenance careers.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$75,400.00

AVG SALARY

$75,000.00

Civilian Career Matches

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

Aircraft Mechanic

SOC 49-3011

$75,400.00

median/yr

Aviation Maintenance Technician

SOC 49-3011

$75,400.00

median/yr

Aerospace Test Technician

SOC 49-3011

$75,400.00

median/yr

Flight Line Supervisor

SOC 49-1011

$73,800.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Aircraft inspectionsTroubleshootingTechnical ordersTool controlFOD preventionSafety

Recommended Certifications

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

FAA A&P License

NCATT AET

Translate Your 2A3X3 Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your Tactical Aircraft Maintenance skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Air Force veterans.