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Pick any two codes from any branches. Useful if you held more than one, you're weighing a reclass, or you want to show a hiring manager that your job and theirs are the same work under different names.
These two overlap on 1 civilian career
Both 14E and ACfeed the same work. This is the concrete version of "transferable skills" — worth naming directly on a resume.
United States Army
14E — Patriot Fire Control Enhanced Operator
Combat Arms
Operates Patriot missile defense systems. Radar, electronics, and systems operation skills transfer to aerospace, defense contracting, and tech roles.
Top civilian careers
- Air Traffic Controller$137,380.00
- Defense Systems Operator$99,000.00
- Systems Engineer$99,000.00
- Radar Technician$68,000.00
Key skills
Radar systemsMissile defenseElectronics maintenanceTactical operationsSystems monitoring
Full 14E breakdown →United States Navy
AC — Air Traffic Controller
Aviation
Controls aircraft in Navy airspace. One of the highest-paying direct civilian career transfers — FAA actively recruits military controllers.
Top civilian careers
- FAA Air Traffic Controller$137,380.00
- Contract Tower Controller$137,380.00
- Flight Dispatcher$60,000.00
- Airfield Manager$60,000.00
Key skills
Radar operationAir traffic separationCommunicationStress managementDecision-makingFAA regulations
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