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2A6X1 Aerospace Propulsion — Civilian Career Guide

Maintains and repairs aircraft engines and propulsion systems. FAA certifications and experience transfer directly to civilian aviation maintenance.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$107,830.00

AVG SALARY

$76,333.00

Civilian Career Matches

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

Aircraft Engine Mechanic

SOC 49-3011

$75,400.00

median/yr

Propulsion Engineer

SOC 17-2011

$107,830.00

median/yr

Aviation Maintenance Technician

SOC 49-3011

$75,400.00

median/yr

Gas Turbine Technician

SOC 49-9071

$46,700.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Jet engine maintenanceTurbine systemsNDI/NDTTechnical ordersQuality assuranceFOD prevention

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

AS9100 Auditor

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

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2A6X1Air ForceMaintenance

2A6X1 Aerospace Propulsion — Civilian Career Guide

Maintains and repairs aircraft engines and propulsion systems. FAA certifications and experience transfer directly to civilian aviation maintenance.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$107,830.00

AVG SALARY

$76,333.00

Civilian Career Matches

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

Aircraft Engine Mechanic

SOC 49-3011

$75,400.00

median/yr

Propulsion Engineer

SOC 17-2011

$107,830.00

median/yr

Aviation Maintenance Technician

SOC 49-3011

$75,400.00

median/yr

Gas Turbine Technician

SOC 49-9071

$46,700.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Jet engine maintenanceTurbine systemsNDI/NDTTechnical ordersQuality assuranceFOD prevention

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

AS9100 Auditor

Translate Your 2A6X1 Experience to a Civilian Resume

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