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6173 Helicopter Crew Chief (CH-53) — Civilian Career Guide

Serves as crew chief on CH-53 heavy-lift helicopters. Responsible for aircraft preflight, in-flight operations, crew coordination, and organizational-level maintenance.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$134,630.00

AVG SALARY

$95,343.00

Civilian Career Matches

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

Aircraft Mechanic

SOC 49-3011

$71,400.00

median/yr

Helicopter Pilot (with additional training)

SOC 53-2012

$134,630.00

median/yr

Aviation Safety Inspector

SOC 53-6051

$80,000.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Helicopter maintenanceCrew resource managementPreflight inspectionsIn-flight operationsAviation safetyTechnical troubleshooting

Recommended Certifications

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

FAA A&P License

FAA IA (Inspection Authorization)

Private Pilot License

NDT Certifications

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6173MarinesAviation

6173 Helicopter Crew Chief (CH-53) — Civilian Career Guide

Serves as crew chief on CH-53 heavy-lift helicopters. Responsible for aircraft preflight, in-flight operations, crew coordination, and organizational-level maintenance.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$134,630.00

AVG SALARY

$95,343.00

Civilian Career Matches

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

Aircraft Mechanic

SOC 49-3011

$71,400.00

median/yr

Helicopter Pilot (with additional training)

SOC 53-2012

$134,630.00

median/yr

Aviation Safety Inspector

SOC 53-6051

$80,000.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Helicopter maintenanceCrew resource managementPreflight inspectionsIn-flight operationsAviation safetyTechnical troubleshooting

Recommended Certifications

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

FAA A&P License

FAA IA (Inspection Authorization)

Private Pilot License

NDT Certifications

Translate Your 6173 Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your Helicopter Crew Chief (CH-53) skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Marines veterans.