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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 AWF and 15Wfeed the same work. This is the concrete version of "transferable skills" — worth naming directly on a resume.
United States Navy
AWF — Naval Aircrewman Helicopter
Aviation
Operates sensor systems and performs rescue swimmer duties from Navy helicopters. Conducts search and rescue, anti-submarine warfare, and cargo operations.
Top civilian careers
- Helicopter Pilot (with training)$134,630.00
- Emergency Medical Technician$58,410.00
- Search and Rescue Coordinator$52,290.00
Key skills
Search and rescueHelicopter operationsEmergency medicineUnderwater rescueSensor systemsMission planning
Full AWF 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
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