AO Rating Aviation Ordnanceman — Civilian Career Guide
Handles, stores, and loads aircraft weapons and ammunition. Transfers to ordnance handling, quality assurance, and logistics.
CAREER PATHS
4
TOP SALARY
$104,830.00
AVG SALARY
$63,895.00
Civilian Career Matches
Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.
Ordnance Specialist
SOC 47-5032
$58,000.00
median/yr
Quality Assurance Inspector
SOC 51-9061
$46,750.00
median/yr
Warehouse Manager
SOC 11-3071
$104,830.00
median/yr
HAZMAT Specialist
SOC 33-9031
$46,000.00
median/yr
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