3E1X1Air ForceEngineering

3E1X1 HVAC/R — Civilian Career Guide

Installs, maintains, and repairs heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems on Air Force installations worldwide.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$100,830.00

AVG SALARY

$70,108.00

Civilian Career Matches

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

HVAC Technician

SOC 49-9021

$57,300.00

median/yr

Refrigeration Mechanic

SOC 49-9021

$57,300.00

median/yr

HVAC Engineer

SOC 17-2141

$100,830.00

median/yr

Building Automation Specialist

SOC 49-9021

$65,000.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

HVAC systemsRefrigerationElectrical troubleshootingBlueprint readingBuilding automationEPA compliance

Recommended Certifications

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

EPA 608 Universal

NATE Certification

Journeyman HVAC License

R-410A Safety Certification

Translate Your 3E1X1 Experience to a Civilian Resume

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

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3E1X1Air ForceEngineering

3E1X1 HVAC/R — Civilian Career Guide

Installs, maintains, and repairs heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems on Air Force installations worldwide.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$100,830.00

AVG SALARY

$70,108.00

Civilian Career Matches

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

HVAC Technician

SOC 49-9021

$57,300.00

median/yr

Refrigeration Mechanic

SOC 49-9021

$57,300.00

median/yr

HVAC Engineer

SOC 17-2141

$100,830.00

median/yr

Building Automation Specialist

SOC 49-9021

$65,000.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

HVAC systemsRefrigerationElectrical troubleshootingBlueprint readingBuilding automationEPA compliance

Recommended Certifications

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

EPA 608 Universal

NATE Certification

Journeyman HVAC License

R-410A Safety Certification

Translate Your 3E1X1 Experience to a Civilian Resume

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