6042 MOS Aviation Support Equipment Asset Manager — Civilian Career Guide
Manages aviation support equipment assets under the AMMRL program, running inventory accountability, fleet management, and requirements validation in the Navy Support Equipment Management System. Asset management rather than hands-on repair.
CAREER PATHS
4
TOP SALARY
$104,830.00
AVG SALARY
$79,063.00
Civilian Career Matches
Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.
Warehouse Manager
SOC 11-3071
$104,830.00
median/yr
Logistics Coordinator
SOC 13-1081
$79,400.00
median/yr
Inventory Manager
SOC 43-5061
$49,600.00
median/yr
Operations Manager
SOC 11-1021
$82,420.00
median/yr
What's your next step?
You've got the civilian career picture. Now: pick what to tackle next. Most 6042 Aviation Support Equipment Asset Manager veterans separating in the next 12 months should start here.
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Skills That Transfer
Recommended Certifications
These certifications can increase your salary by 10-25% and make you more competitive for civilian roles.
How to pay for these — you likely don't pay out of pocket
- GI Bill: the Post-9/11 GI Bill reimburses licensing & certification test fees up to $2,000 per exam— and it doesn't use a full month of entitlement.
- While you're still in:your branch's Credentialing Assistance program can cover the full cost of many of these certs (often several thousand dollars a year) — check Marine Corps COOL ↗ for what's funded and current amounts.
- Tip: start certs before you separate — Credentialing Assistance is only for currently-serving members; after separation you shift to the GI Bill.
VA conditions commonly associated with 6042 service
The documented noise, physical demands, and exposures of a Aviation Support Equipment Asset Manager role are commonly linked to the conditions below. This is awareness of what this job can lead to, not a promise of a rating. The VA decides every claim on your own diagnosis and evidence. If you deal with any of these, here is how each is rated.
Weapons, engines, and flightline noise are the #1 driver of ringing in the ears.
See how it is rated →Repeated noise exposure without perfect hearing protection is extremely common.
See how it is rated →Rucking, lifting, and body armor load the spine for years.
See how it is rated →Repetitive hand/keyboard or tool work compresses the wrist nerve.
See how it is rated →Stress, irregular meals, and meds drive chronic reflux.
See how it is rated →High-tempo or high-stakes duty can cause lasting anxiety.
See how it is rated →A free accredited VSO can help you file any of these at no cost. Never pay a fee or a percentage of your back pay for claim help.
Civilian careers 6042 feeds
Each links to every military code across all branches that leads to the same job, which is useful context when a posting asks for experience you have under a different name.
6042 equivalents in other branches
Ranked by how much civilian ground they share with 6042, not by title similarity. Handy for joint billets, spouse comparisons, or explaining your background to someone who served elsewhere.
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6042 Aviation Support Equipment Asset Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
What does a 6042 Aviation Support Equipment Asset Manager do?
Manages aviation support equipment assets under the AMMRL program, running inventory accountability, fleet management, and requirements validation in the Navy Support Equipment Management System. Asset management rather than hands-on repair.
What civilian jobs can a 6042 Aviation Support Equipment Asset Manager transition into?
Common civilian careers for a 6042 (Marines MOS) Aviation Support Equipment Asset Manager include Warehouse Manager, Logistics Coordinator, Inventory Manager, and Operations Manager. These roles draw on the same skills and experience you built in service — see the full skill-to-career mapping above.
How much does a 6042 Aviation Support Equipment Asset Manager make in civilian work?
Civilian roles that match a 6042 Aviation Support Equipment Asset Manager have median salaries ranging from about $49,600 to $104,830 per year, depending on the role, location, and your certifications and clearance. Figures are BLS median wage data for the matched occupations.
What certifications help a 6042 Aviation Support Equipment Asset Manager land a civilian job?
Certifications that strengthen a 6042 Aviation Support Equipment Asset Manager resume include APICS/ASCM CPIM, APICS/ASCM CSCP, NPMA Certified Professional Property Specialist (CPPS), and ISM Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM). Many can be started before you separate, and several are covered by VA education benefits or credentialing programs.
What skills does a 6042 Aviation Support Equipment Asset Manager bring to civilian employers?
Employers value the transferable skills a 6042 Aviation Support Equipment Asset Manager develops, including Asset and inventory management, Asset database administration, Requirements forecasting, Property accountability and audit, and Supply chain coordination. Translating these into civilian terms on your resume is what turns military experience into interviews.
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