6073 MOS Support Equipment Electrician/Refrigeration and Engine/Gas Turbine Technician — Civilian Career Guide
Inspects, tests, and repairs aviation ground support equipment: electrical systems, refrigeration and air conditioning units, and reciprocating and gas turbine engines. Also licenses other maintainers to operate support equipment.
CAREER PATHS
4
TOP SALARY
$65,280.00
AVG SALARY
$60,878.00
Civilian Career Matches
Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.
Industrial Machinery Mechanic
SOC 49-9041
$62,180.00
median/yr
Electrical Maintenance Tech
SOC 49-9051
$65,280.00
median/yr
HVAC Technician
SOC 49-9021
$57,300.00
median/yr
Diesel Mechanic
SOC 49-3031
$58,750.00
median/yr
What's your next step?
You've got the civilian career picture. Now: pick what to tackle next. Most 6073 Support Equipment Electrician/Refrigeration and Engine/Gas Turbine Technician 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 6073 service
The documented noise, physical demands, and exposures of a Support Equipment Electrician/Refrigeration and Engine/Gas Turbine Technician 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 →Repetitive hand/keyboard or tool work compresses the wrist nerve.
See how it is rated →Smoke, fuels, solvents, and dust can trigger airway disease.
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 6073 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.
6073 equivalents in other branches
Ranked by how much civilian ground they share with 6073, not by title similarity. Handy for joint billets, spouse comparisons, or explaining your background to someone who served elsewhere.
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6073 Support Equipment Electrician/Refrigeration and Engine/Gas Turbine Technician: Frequently Asked Questions
What does a 6073 Support Equipment Electrician/Refrigeration and Engine/Gas Turbine Technician do?
Inspects, tests, and repairs aviation ground support equipment: electrical systems, refrigeration and air conditioning units, and reciprocating and gas turbine engines. Also licenses other maintainers to operate support equipment.
What civilian jobs can a 6073 Support Equipment Electrician/Refrigeration and Engine/Gas Turbine Technician transition into?
Common civilian careers for a 6073 (Marines MOS) Support Equipment Electrician/Refrigeration and Engine/Gas Turbine Technician include Industrial Machinery Mechanic, Electrical Maintenance Tech, HVAC Technician, and Diesel Mechanic. 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 6073 Support Equipment Electrician/Refrigeration and Engine/Gas Turbine Technician make in civilian work?
Civilian roles that match a 6073 Support Equipment Electrician/Refrigeration and Engine/Gas Turbine Technician have median salaries ranging from about $57,300 to $65,280 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 6073 Support Equipment Electrician/Refrigeration and Engine/Gas Turbine Technician land a civilian job?
Certifications that strengthen a 6073 Support Equipment Electrician/Refrigeration and Engine/Gas Turbine Technician resume include EPA Section 608 Universal Certification, HVAC Excellence Professional Technician, NATE Certification, Journeyman Electrician License, and ASE Medium/Heavy Truck (T-Series). Many can be started before you separate, and several are covered by VA education benefits or credentialing programs.
What skills does a 6073 Support Equipment Electrician/Refrigeration and Engine/Gas Turbine Technician bring to civilian employers?
Employers value the transferable skills a 6073 Support Equipment Electrician/Refrigeration and Engine/Gas Turbine Technician develops, including Industrial electrical troubleshooting, HVAC and refrigeration repair, Gas turbine and diesel engine repair, Hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and Equipment operator licensing. Translating these into civilian terms on your resume is what turns military experience into interviews.
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