6046 MOS Aviation Maintenance Data Specialist — Civilian Career Guide
Maintains aircraft and component maintenance records in the computerized maintenance management system. Compiles work-order data, tracks life-limited components and technical directive compliance, and produces readiness reporting.
CAREER PATHS
4
TOP SALARY
$103,500.00
AVG SALARY
$78,018.00
Civilian Career Matches
Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.
Data Analyst
SOC 15-2051
$103,500.00
median/yr
Operations Manager
SOC 11-1021
$82,420.00
median/yr
Logistics Coordinator
SOC 13-1081
$79,400.00
median/yr
Quality Control Inspector
SOC 51-9061
$46,750.00
median/yr
What's your next step?
You've got the civilian career picture. Now: pick what to tackle next. Most 6046 Aviation Maintenance Data Specialist 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 6046 service
The documented noise, physical demands, and exposures of a Aviation Maintenance Data Specialist 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.
Repeated noise exposure without perfect hearing protection is extremely common.
See how it is rated →Weapons, engines, and flightline noise are the #1 driver of ringing in the ears.
See how it is rated →Rucking, lifting, and body armor load the spine for years.
See how it is rated →Overhead work and load-bearing strain the shoulders.
See how it is rated →Helmets, NODs, and overhead work load the neck.
See how it is rated →Smoke, fuels, solvents, and dust can trigger airway disease.
See how it is rated →Repetitive hand/keyboard or tool work compresses the wrist nerve.
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 6046 feeds
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6046 equivalents in other branches
Ranked by how much civilian ground they share with 6046, not by title similarity. Handy for joint billets, spouse comparisons, or explaining your background to someone who served elsewhere.
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6046 Aviation Maintenance Data Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
What does a 6046 Aviation Maintenance Data Specialist do?
Maintains aircraft and component maintenance records in the computerized maintenance management system. Compiles work-order data, tracks life-limited components and technical directive compliance, and produces readiness reporting.
What civilian jobs can a 6046 Aviation Maintenance Data Specialist transition into?
Common civilian careers for a 6046 (Marines MOS) Aviation Maintenance Data Specialist include Data Analyst, Operations Manager, Logistics Coordinator, and Quality Control Inspector. 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 6046 Aviation Maintenance Data Specialist make in civilian work?
Civilian roles that match a 6046 Aviation Maintenance Data Specialist have median salaries ranging from about $46,750 to $103,500 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 6046 Aviation Maintenance Data Specialist land a civilian job?
Certifications that strengthen a 6046 Aviation Maintenance Data Specialist resume include SMRP Certified Maintenance & Reliability Technician (CMRT), CompTIA Data+, Microsoft Office Specialist (Excel Expert), and APICS/ASCM CPIM. Many can be started before you separate, and several are covered by VA education benefits or credentialing programs.
What skills does a 6046 Aviation Maintenance Data Specialist bring to civilian employers?
Employers value the transferable skills a 6046 Aviation Maintenance Data Specialist develops, including Maintenance data analysis, CMMS administration, Records and configuration control, Readiness and trend reporting, and Technical directive compliance. Translating these into civilian terms on your resume is what turns military experience into interviews.
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