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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 AC and OS-CGfeed the same work. This is the concrete version of "transferable skills" — worth naming directly on a resume.
AC — Air Traffic Controller
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
OS-CG — Operations Specialist
Operates radar, communications, and navigation systems in Coast Guard command centers. Coordinates search and rescue, law enforcement, and maritime security operations.
Top civilian careers
- Air Traffic Controller (with FAA)$137,380.00
- Operations Center Analyst$85,000.00
- Vessel Traffic Controller$58,000.00
- Emergency Dispatcher$48,800.00
Key skills
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