AWS Rating Naval Aircrewman Anti-Submarine — Civilian Career Guide
Operates acoustic and non-acoustic anti-submarine warfare systems aboard Navy aircraft. Processes and analyzes sonar data to detect and track submarines.
CAREER PATHS
3
TOP SALARY
$104,600.00
AVG SALARY
$95,367.00
Civilian Career Matches
Based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Salaries are national medians — your area may vary.
Acoustic Engineer
SOC 17-2031
$104,600.00
median/yr
Sonar Technician (Defense)
SOC 17-3029
$78,000.00
median/yr
Data Analyst
SOC 15-2051
$103,500.00
median/yr
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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 Navy 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 AWS service
The documented noise, physical demands, and exposures of a Naval Aircrewman Anti-Submarine 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 →Helmets, NODs, and overhead work load the neck.
See how it is rated →Shift work, deployments, and weight changes are linked to it.
See how it is rated →Often secondary to neck strain, TBI, or stress.
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.
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AWS Naval Aircrewman Anti-Submarine: Frequently Asked Questions
What does a AWS Naval Aircrewman Anti-Submarine do?
Operates acoustic and non-acoustic anti-submarine warfare systems aboard Navy aircraft. Processes and analyzes sonar data to detect and track submarines.
What civilian jobs can a AWS Naval Aircrewman Anti-Submarine transition into?
Common civilian careers for a AWS (Navy Rating) Naval Aircrewman Anti-Submarine include Acoustic Engineer, Sonar Technician (Defense), and Data Analyst. 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 AWS Naval Aircrewman Anti-Submarine make in civilian work?
Civilian roles that match a AWS Naval Aircrewman Anti-Submarine have median salaries ranging from about $78,000 to $104,600 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 AWS Naval Aircrewman Anti-Submarine land a civilian job?
Certifications that strengthen a AWS Naval Aircrewman Anti-Submarine resume include CompTIA Security+, ASA Acoustics Certification, and Data Analytics Certificate. Many can be started before you separate, and several are covered by VA education benefits or credentialing programs.
What skills does a AWS Naval Aircrewman Anti-Submarine bring to civilian employers?
Employers value the transferable skills a AWS Naval Aircrewman Anti-Submarine develops, including Acoustic analysis, Signal processing, Anti-submarine warfare, Data analysis, and Mission planning. Translating these into civilian terms on your resume is what turns military experience into interviews.
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