Compare military jobs
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 6173 and 15Wfeed the same work. This is the concrete version of "transferable skills" — worth naming directly on a resume.
United States Marine Corps
6173 — Helicopter Crew Chief (CH-53)
Aviation
Serves as crew chief on CH-53 heavy-lift helicopters. Responsible for aircraft preflight, in-flight operations, crew coordination, and organizational-level maintenance.
Top civilian careers
- Helicopter Pilot (with additional training)$134,630.00
- Aviation Safety Inspector$80,000.00
- Aircraft Mechanic$71,400.00
Key skills
Helicopter maintenanceCrew resource managementPreflight inspectionsIn-flight operationsAviation safetyTechnical troubleshooting
Full 6173 breakdown →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 →Put this on paper
Once you know which civilian roles your codes feed, the free resume builder writes the bullets in language employers screen for.