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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 2A6X1 and 1C6X1feed the same work. This is the concrete version of "transferable skills" — worth naming directly on a resume.
2A6X1 — Aerospace Propulsion
Maintains and repairs aircraft engines and propulsion systems. FAA certifications and experience transfer directly to civilian aviation maintenance.
Top civilian careers
- Propulsion Engineer$107,830.00
- Aircraft Engine Mechanic$75,400.00
- Aviation Maintenance Technician$75,400.00
- Gas Turbine Technician$46,700.00
Key skills
1C6X1 — Space Systems Operations
Operates military satellite systems including GPS, communications, and missile warning satellites. Manages satellite health, performs orbital maneuvers, and resolves anomalies.
Top civilian careers
- Aerospace Engineer$130,720.00
- Satellite Operations Engineer$120,000.00
- Spacecraft Controller$115,000.00
- Systems Engineer$110,000.00
Key skills
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