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These two overlap on 1 civilian career
Both 15W and 1B4X1feed the same work. This is the concrete version of "transferable skills" — worth naming directly on a resume.
United States Army
15W — Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operator
Aviation
Operates military drones/UAS for reconnaissance and targeting. Growing civilian drone industry creates strong career paths.
Top civilian careers
- Commercial Drone Pilot$108,000.00
- UAS Operator (Government)$108,000.00
- GIS Specialist$75,000.00
- Defense Contractor Drone Analyst$75,000.00
- Aerial Surveyor$68,200.00
Key skills
UAS flight operationsSensor operationsMission planningAirspace managementImage analysis
Full 15W breakdown →United States Air Force
1B4X1 — Cyber Warfare Operations
Cyber & IT
Executes offensive and defensive cyberspace operations. Develops tools, exploits vulnerabilities, and defends Air Force networks against advanced threats.
Top civilian careers
- Red Team Operator$140,000.00
- Cybersecurity Engineer$132,000.00
- Penetration Tester$125,000.00
- Malware Analyst$110,000.00
Key skills
Offensive cyber operationsExploit developmentMalware analysisReverse engineeringNetwork defensePython/C/Assembly
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