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2A5X1 Aerospace Maintenance — Civilian Career Guide

Performs organizational-level maintenance on fighter and bomber aircraft. Inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs airframe, landing gear, and flight control systems.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$72,300.00

AVG SALARY

$63,300.00

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

$71,400.00

median/yr

Avionics Technician

SOC 49-2091

$72,300.00

median/yr

Aerospace Quality Inspector

SOC 51-9061

$46,200.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Aircraft maintenanceStructural repairHydraulicsFlight controlsNDT inspectionTechnical documentation

Recommended Certifications

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FAA A&P License

AS9100 Auditor

NDT Certifications

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2A5X1Air ForceMaintenance

2A5X1 Aerospace Maintenance — Civilian Career Guide

Performs organizational-level maintenance on fighter and bomber aircraft. Inspects, troubleshoots, and repairs airframe, landing gear, and flight control systems.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$72,300.00

AVG SALARY

$63,300.00

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

$71,400.00

median/yr

Avionics Technician

SOC 49-2091

$72,300.00

median/yr

Aerospace Quality Inspector

SOC 51-9061

$46,200.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Aircraft maintenanceStructural repairHydraulicsFlight controlsNDT inspectionTechnical documentation

Recommended Certifications

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

FAA A&P License

AS9100 Auditor

NDT Certifications

Translate Your 2A5X1 Experience to a Civilian Resume

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