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6531 Aviation Ordnance Technician — Civilian Career Guide

Maintains and repairs aircraft weapons systems. Transfers to weapons systems technology, quality control, and defense manufacturing.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$68,000.00

AVG SALARY

$53,188.00

Civilian Career Matches

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

Weapons Systems Technician

SOC 49-2094

$68,000.00

median/yr

Quality Control Inspector

SOC 51-9061

$46,750.00

median/yr

Defense Manufacturing Technician

SOC 51-2099

$40,000.00

median/yr

Ordnance Specialist

SOC 47-5032

$58,000.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Weapons systemsAmmunition handlingQuality assuranceTechnical manualsSafety compliance

Recommended Certifications

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OSHA Safety

Six Sigma

ASQ Certifications

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6531MarinesAviation

6531 Aviation Ordnance Technician — Civilian Career Guide

Maintains and repairs aircraft weapons systems. Transfers to weapons systems technology, quality control, and defense manufacturing.

CAREER PATHS

TOP SALARY

$68,000.00

AVG SALARY

$53,188.00

Civilian Career Matches

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

Weapons Systems Technician

SOC 49-2094

$68,000.00

median/yr

Quality Control Inspector

SOC 51-9061

$46,750.00

median/yr

Defense Manufacturing Technician

SOC 51-2099

$40,000.00

median/yr

Ordnance Specialist

SOC 47-5032

$58,000.00

median/yr

Skills That Transfer

Weapons systemsAmmunition handlingQuality assuranceTechnical manualsSafety compliance

Recommended Certifications

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

OSHA Safety

Six Sigma

ASQ Certifications

Translate Your 6531 Experience to a Civilian Resume

Use our free resume builder to convert your Aviation Ordnance Technician skills and experience into language civilian employers understand. Built specifically for Marines veterans.