U.S. Air Force
AFSC Civilian
Career Guides.
Each guide is built on verified BLS salary data and real recruiting intelligence. Your AFSC is not a limitation. It is a credential. These guides show you how to present it.
USAF CFETP note
Your CFETP skill level is a primary seniority signal that most 3-level Airmen underuse and most 7-level Craftsmen undervalue. A 7-level is a civilian manager-level candidate regardless of paygrade. Every guide in this series uses CFETP level as the primary seniority indicator when determining which roles to recommend and what salary floors to apply.
USAF AFSC Career Guides
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1N7X1
Signals Intelligence Analyst
SIGINT analyst, cybersecurity, threat intelligence, all-source analyst, federal IC, and SOC roles. TS/SCI clearance is a salary multiplier. Apply it from day one.
$60k – $165k
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3D0X2
Cyber Systems Operations
Systems administration, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, federal IT, and SOC paths. Translate legacy Air Force terminology into current technical scope.
$50k – $186k
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3F0X1
Personnel
Military HR, readiness, and personnel systems experience maps into HR specialist, talent operations, and federal HR roles with $49k to $140k paths.
$49k – $140k
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2W1X1
Aircraft Armament Systems
Aircraft weapons, launch systems, inspections, and explosive safety experience translate into aviation maintenance and defense sustainment roles from $58k to $132k.
$58k – $132k
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1D7X1A
Network Operations
Network infrastructure, circuits, devices, and secure communications experience maps cleanly into network admin, engineering, telecom, and cleared GS-2210 roles.
$75k – $165k
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2A3X3
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance
Fighter aircraft inspection, launch, recovery, documentation, and crew-chief experience translate into aviation maintenance, QA, production control, and contractor roles.
$58k – $135k
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2A5X1
Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance
Mobility and special mission aircraft maintenance experience maps into A&P, MRO, contractor crew chief, QA, and maintenance leadership paths.
$58k – $138k
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3P0X1
Security Forces
Installation security, law enforcement, force protection, and emergency response experience translate into public safety, physical security, and corporate risk roles.
$55k – $140k
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4N0X1
Aerospace Medical Service
Medical assistant, EMT, paramedic, nursing bridge, aeromedical evacuation, and healthcare operations paths. Credentials decide the ceiling.
$36k – $120k
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6F0X1
Financial Management and Comptroller
Budget execution, pay, travel, audit readiness, and funds control experience translates into finance, budget analysis, and federal financial management roles.
$50k – $140k
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2T3X1
Vehicle Management
Fleet maintenance, diagnostics, repairs, parts, inspections, and vehicle data experience maps into diesel, heavy equipment, fleet management, and maintenance leadership roles.
$50k – $130k
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1Z2X1
Combat Control
Special warfare, terminal control, assault zone, reconnaissance, and mission planning experience can translate into aviation, federal, emergency, and cleared operations roles.
$65k – $170k
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6C0X1
Contracting
GS-1102 federal, defense contracts administration, subcontracts, and corporate procurement paths. FAR fluency is the premium asset.
$50k – $140k
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2A6X1
Aerospace Propulsion
Aircraft engine maintenance, overhaul, test operations, turbine service, and maintenance leadership paths. FAA certification determines the widest civilian access.
$44k – $120k
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2T2X1
Air Transportation
Air cargo, load planning, dangerous-goods compliance, logistics analysis, and transportation management paths. Operational scope matters more than pallet-building alone.
$35k – $181k
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1C5X1
Battle Management Operations
Cleared command and control, airfield operations, emergency management, training, and operations analysis paths.
$34k – $166k
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2F0X1
Fuels
Petroleum terminals, aviation fueling, quality control, logistics, fuel transport, and operations leadership paths.
$35k – $181k
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4A0X1
Health Services Management
Patient access, health information, healthcare IT, medical readiness, revenue cycle, and clinic operations paths.
$35k – $219k
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1B4X1
Cyber Warfare Operations
Threat hunting, incident response, offensive security, malware analysis, engineering, and cyber leadership paths.
$70k – $220k
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1C0X2
Aviation Resource Management
Flight operations, crew scheduling, aviation compliance, training records, readiness analytics, and program roles.
$42k – $166k
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1C1X1
Air Traffic Control
FAA and contract ATC, flight dispatch, UAS operations, aviation training, and safety paths.
$48k – $210k
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1C3X1
All-Domain Command and Control Operations
Emergency operations, command centers, crisis communications, continuity, dispatch, and program leadership paths.
$45k – $166k
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1C6X1
Space Systems Operations
Satellite operations, space domain awareness, missile warning, systems testing, and mission leadership paths.
$62k – $205k
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1C7X1
Airfield Management
Airport operations, inspections, NOTAMs, compliance, emergency planning, and airport management paths.
$45k – $165k
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1D7X4
Data Engineering
Data engineering, software development, SharePoint, testing, governance, and technical leadership paths.
$55k – $211k
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1H0X1
Aerospace Physiology
Human factors, aviation safety, physiology instruction, occupational safety, and training leadership paths.
$45k – $180k
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1N0X1
All Source Intelligence Analyst
Cleared all-source analysis, mission planning, force protection, OSINT, threat intelligence, and leadership paths.
$52k – $185k
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1N1X1
Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT)
GEOINT, imagery analysis, GIS, remote sensing, targeting support, and geospatial leadership paths.
$50k – $175k
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1N2X1
Signals Intelligence
SIGINT, spectrum and RF analysis, protocol analysis, electronic warfare support, and technical leadership paths.
$58k – $190k
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1N4X2
Cryptologic Analyst & Reporter
Cryptologic analysis, intelligence reporting, target networks, threat warning, OSINT, and leadership paths.
$52k – $185k
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1P0X1
Aircrew Flight Equipment
Aviation life-support equipment, parachute rigging, quality inspection, safety, training, and leadership paths.
$38k – $150k
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1T0X1
Survival, Evasion, Resistance, Escape (SERE) Specialist
Survival instruction, personnel recovery, emergency preparedness, outdoor risk, safety, and training leadership paths.
$45k – $180k
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1Z3X1
Tactical Air Control Party (TACP)
Defense instruction, fires and targeting support, emergency management, UAS operations, communications, and program leadership paths.
$50k – $166k
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2A2X1
MHU-139 Electrical, Environmental and Avionics Technician
MHU-139 avionics, aircraft electrical systems, aerospace testing, manufacturer support, and maintenance leadership paths.
$48k – $145k
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2A3X5
Advanced Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics
F-22 and F-35 avionics, aircraft electrical systems, aerospace testing, field support, and maintenance leadership paths.
$48k – $145k
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2A3X7
Tactical Aircraft Maintenance (5th Generation)
F-22 and F-35 aircraft maintenance, defense sustainment, inspection, maintenance control, and production leadership paths.
$48k – $150k
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2A5X4
Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance
Tanker, surveillance, and bomber maintenance, airline or cargo MRO, inspection, maintenance control, and leadership paths.
$48k – $150k
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2M0X2
Missile and Space Systems Maintenance
Missile sustainment, space-launch processing, aerospace testing, industrial maintenance, field service, and program leadership paths.
$50k – $166k
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2W0X1
Munitions Systems
Munitions logistics, hazardous-material operations, supply chain, warehouse production, safety, and leadership paths.
$44k – $166k
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3E7X1
Fire Protection
Municipal and airport firefighting, industrial response, fire inspection, emergency communications, and department leadership paths.
$38k – $135k
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3E8X1
Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)
Defense EOD, UXO remediation, explosives safety, range operations, hazardous-material response, training, and leadership paths.
$50k – $166k
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3E9X1
Emergency Management
Emergency management, continuity, CBRN and hazmat preparedness, exercises, training, safety, and program leadership paths.
$50k – $160k
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3F2X1
Education and Training
Training specialist, instructional designer, LMS administrator, workforce development, and training manager paths.
$52k – $145k
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3F3X1
Manpower
Workforce analytics, management consulting, operations research, project management, and process improvement roles.
$65k – $165k
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3F4X1
Equal Opportunity
EEO specialist, HR compliance, employee relations, investigations coordination, workplace training, and mediation support.
$55k – $150k
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3N0X6
Public Affairs
Public relations, media relations, content strategy, multimedia production, crisis communications, and social media roles.
$45k – $150k
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4C0X1
Mental Health Service
Behavioral health technician, psychiatric technician, case management support, substance-use support, crisis response, and healthcare operations.
$38k – $130k
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4H0X1
Respiratory Care Practitioner
Respiratory therapist, pulmonary lab, sleep lab, cardiopulmonary diagnostics, and clinical operations paths. RRT status drives access.
$61k – $128k
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4J0X2
Physical Medicine
Therapy aide, PTA bridge, OTA bridge, orthotic services, rehab coordination, and clinic leadership paths with credential guardrails.
$34k – $118k
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4N1X1
Surgical Technologist
OR technologist, sterile processing, surgical assistant bridge, specialty surgical service, and OR leadership paths with CST guardrails.
$39k – $118k
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4P0X1
Pharmacy
Pharmacy technician, sterile compounding, inventory, informatics, pharmacy operations, and PharmD bridge paths with state-rule guardrails.
$35k – $137k
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4R0X1
Diagnostic Imaging
Radiography, CT, MRI, mammography, sonography, nuclear medicine, interventional imaging, and imaging leadership paths.
$52k – $141k
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4V0X1
Ophthalmic
Eye clinic technician, optician, ophthalmic imaging, surgical assistant, clinic lead, and optometry bridge paths.
$34k – $134k
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5R0X1
Religious Affairs
Human services, crisis response, nonprofit programs, volunteer coordination, outreach, and emergency support roles.
$33k – $129k
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8G0X1
Premier Honor Guard
Protocol, executive events, ceremonial operations, public affairs support, security coordination, and training roles.
$35k – $127k
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3F1X1
Services
Food service, fitness, recreation, lodging, facilities, readiness, and mortuary experience mapped to civilian roles with verified salaries and credential guidance.
$28k – $173k
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1D7X5
Cybersecurity
RMF, security controls, COMSEC, information assurance, consulting, and cybersecurity leadership paths.
$60k – $239k
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1N3X1
Cryptologic Language Analyst
Cleared language analysis, federal intelligence, translation, regional research, training, and technical writing paths.
$35k – $145k
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1N4X1
Cyber Intelligence
Cyber threat intelligence, digital network analysis, incident response, malware research, and federal intelligence paths.
$43k – $186k
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1W0X1
Weather
Meteorology, environmental monitoring, GIS, emergency planning, and quantitative decision-support paths.
$36k – $161k
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1S0X1
Safety
Occupational safety, EHS, construction safety, risk consulting, program leadership, and emergency preparedness paths.
$40k – $174k
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2S0X1
Materiel Management
Inventory control, logistics analysis, purchasing, warehouse operations, and distribution leadership paths.
$34k – $181k
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2T1X1
Ground Transportation
Commercial driving, passenger transportation, fleet dispatch, material handling, and transportation leadership paths.
$27k – $181k
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3E0X1
Electrical Systems
Electrician, utility linework, fire alarm, industrial controls, and electrical facilities leadership paths.
$39k – $173k
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3E0X2
Electrical Power Production
Generator field service, power plant operations, electrical repair, industrial maintenance, and critical facilities paths.
$42k – $173k
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3E1X1
HVAC/R
Commercial HVAC, refrigeration, building automation, stationary engineering, and facilities leadership paths.
$39k – $173k
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4A2X1
Biomedical Equipment
Biomedical equipment repair, field service, calibration, imaging support, and healthcare technology leadership paths.
$39k – $219k
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4E0X1
Public Health
Occupational health, public health programs, environmental health, disease surveillance, and compliance paths.
$40k – $135k
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5J0X1
Paralegal
Paralegal, litigation support, legal operations, compliance, and claims investigation paths.
$39k – $130k
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7S0X1
Special Investigations
Federal, corporate, fraud, compliance, and digital-forensics investigation paths.
$37k – $186k
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2T0X1
Traffic Management Operations
Freight, relocation, passenger travel, logistics planning, customs, and transportation leadership paths.
$33k – $181k
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4A1X1
Medical Materiel
Healthcare inventory, purchasing, logistics, equipment asset, and supply-chain management paths for Air Force 4A1X1 veterans.
$34k – $219k
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4B0X1
Bioenvironmental Engineering
Occupational safety, environmental health, exposure assessment, industrial hygiene, and EHS pathways for Air Force 4B0X1 veterans.
$36k – $130k
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4D0X1
Diet Therapy
Therapeutic diet, institutional food service, nutrition support, community health, and credentialed nutrition pathways for Air Force 4D0X1 veterans.
$25k – $105k
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4T0X1
Medical Laboratory
MLT, MLS bridge, blood bank, microbiology, chemistry, quality, and laboratory operations paths for Air Force 4T0X1 veterans.
$38k – $219k
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4T0X2
Histopathology
Histotechnician, histotechnologist bridge, surgical pathology, tissue-bank, quality, and histology operations paths for Air Force 4T0X2 veterans.
$38k – $219k
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4Y0X1
Dental Assistant
Dental assisting, radiography, infection control, practice operations, expanded functions, and dental-hygiene pathways for Air Force 4Y0X1 veterans.
$35k – $120k
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4Y0X2
Dental Laboratory
Dental lab, fixed and removable prosthetics, ceramics, orthodontics, CAD/CAM, quality, and production paths for Air Force 4Y0X2 veterans.
$34k – $75k
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2A0X1
Avionics Test Station, Components, and Electronic Warfare Systems
Avionics bench repair, automated test, aerospace testing, RF, electronic warfare, calibration, and shop leadership paths.
$42k – $130k
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2A5X2
Helicopter/Tiltrotor Aircraft Maintenance
Helicopter and tiltrotor maintenance, field service, aerospace production, quality, and leadership paths.
$48k – $130k
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2A6X2
Aerospace Ground Equipment
Ground-support equipment, heavy mobile equipment, generators, industrial maintenance, and fleet leadership paths.
$42k – $130k
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2A6X3
Aircrew Egress Systems
Aircraft egress, survival equipment, controlled defense components, quality, and leadership paths.
$35k – $130k
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2A6X4
Aircraft Fuel Systems
Aircraft fuel systems, tank maintenance, confined-space work, sealants, corrosion, and leadership paths.
$38k – $130k
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2A6X5
Aircraft Hydraulic Systems
Aircraft hydraulics, fluid power, hose fabrication, industrial maintenance, and leadership paths.
$38k – $130k
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2A6X6
Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems
Aircraft electrical and environmental maintenance, avionics support, HVAC, electronics repair, and leadership paths.
$39k – $130k
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2A7X1
Aircraft Metals Technology
CNC machining, aerospace welding, precision tooling, additive manufacturing, and fabrication leadership paths.
$38k – $130k
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2A7X2
Nondestructive Inspection
NDT, aerospace inspection, quality control, materials laboratories, and inspection leadership paths.
$35k – $130k
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2A7X3
Aircraft Structural Maintenance
Aircraft structures, composite repair, sheet metal, coatings, corrosion, and leadership paths.
$38k – $130k
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1A1X2
Mobility Force Aviator
Air cargo, aviation operations, aircraft-maintenance, transportation leadership, and project paths for Air Force 1A1X2 veterans.
$36k – $195k
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1A1X3
Special Mission Aviator
Avionics, aircraft-maintenance, airfield operations, engineering technician, and rescue-coordination paths for Air Force 1A1X3 veterans.
$36k – $166k
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1A8X1
Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst
Language intelligence, translation, operations research, data analysis, and training paths for Air Force 1A8X1 veterans.
$37k – $199k
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1A8X2
Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Operator
Cleared ISR, spectrum analysis, operations research, data science, and technical-training paths for Air Force 1A8X2 veterans.
$39k – $199k
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1C8X3
Radar, Airfield and Weather Systems
Radar, airport systems, weather instrumentation, networking, and technical-project paths for Air Force 1C8X3 veterans.
$39k – $168k
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1D7X2
Radio Frequency Transmissions and Electromagnetic Activities
RF field service, telecommunications, networks, spectrum, and project paths for Air Force 1D7X2 veterans.
$44k – $168k
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1D7X3
Cable and Antenna
Fiber, outside plant, antennas, telecom construction, and infrastructure-management paths for Air Force 1D7X3 veterans.
$44k – $189k
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1N8X1
Targeting Analyst
Cleared intelligence, operations research, GIS, data, and program paths for Air Force 1N8X1 veterans.
$38k – $199k
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1Z1X1
Pararescue
Paramedicine, technical rescue, emergency management, safety, and training paths for Air Force 1Z1X1 veterans.
$35k – $166k
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2G0X1
Logistics Plans
Logistics, continuity, project, analysis, and distribution paths for Air Force 2G0X1 veterans.
$48k – $195k
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2P0X1
Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory
Metrology, calibration, electronics, quality, and laboratory paths for Air Force 2P0X1 veterans.
$36k – $127k
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2R2X1
Maintenance Management
Maintenance planning, production control, logistics, analysis, and supervisory paths for Air Force 2R2X1 veterans.
$40k – $172k
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2T3X7
Fleet Management and Analysis
Fleet, maintenance coordination, transportation, analysis, and acquisition paths for Air Force 2T3X7 veterans.
$40k – $195k
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3E2X1
Pavements and Construction Equipment
Equipment, paving, public works, site construction, and management paths for Air Force 3E2X1 veterans.
$35k – $189k
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3E3X1
Structural
Carpentry, steel, welding, masonry, facilities, and supervision paths for Air Force 3E3X1 veterans.
$39k – $128k
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3E4X1
Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance
Plumbing, water, wastewater, utility, fuel-system, and supervision paths for Air Force 3E4X1 veterans.
$35k – $127k
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3E5X1
Engineering
Drafting, surveying, GIS, inspection, and civil engineering technician paths for Air Force 3E5X1 veterans.
$38k – $114k
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3E6X1
Operations Management
Facilities, maintenance planning, service operations, project, and materials paths for Air Force 3E6X1 veterans.
$35k – $208k
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1U1X1
Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Pilot
UAS flight, remote sensing, aviation operations, training, and project paths for Air Force 1U1X1 veterans.
$35k – $267k
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1Z4X1
Special Reconnaissance
Remote sensing, RF, emergency, protective, and training paths for Air Force 1Z4X1 veterans.
$37k – $150k
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2A3X4
Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics
Avionics, aerospace test, engineering support, electronics repair, and leadership paths for Air Force 2A3X4 veterans.
$46k – $127k
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2A9X4
Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics
Avionics, aerospace test, engineering support, electronics repair, and leadership paths for Air Force 2A9X4 veterans.
$46k – $127k
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2M0X1
Missile and Space Systems Electronic Maintenance
Electronics, engineering support, mechatronics, quality, and leadership paths for Air Force 2M0X1 veterans.
$35k – $127k
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2M0X3
Missile and Space Facilities
Power, HVAC, electrical, controls, maintenance, and facilities leadership paths for Air Force 2M0X3 veterans.
$40k – $127k
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2W2X1
Nuclear Weapons
Logistics, production, quality, inventory, project, and operations leadership paths for Air Force 2W2X1 veterans.
$35k – $206k
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3E4X3
Pest Management
Pest control, IPM, environmental, grounds, project, and contract-quality paths for Air Force 3E4X3 veterans.
$35k – $168k
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3G0X1
Talent Acquisition
Recruiting, employer brand, community relations, operations, analytics, and HR leadership paths for Air Force 3G0X1 veterans.
$43k – $268k
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3H0X1
Historian
History, archives, technical writing, records, research, and museum collections paths for Air Force 3H0X1 veterans.
$31k – $145k
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1A1X4
Multi-domain Operations Aviator
Avionics, aviation operations, telecommunications, geospatial, and technical-training paths for Air Force 1A1X4 veterans.
$36k – $127k
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1A1X8
Executive Mission Aviator
Corporate cabin, avionics, aircraft-maintenance, flight-operations, and technical-training paths for Air Force 1A1X8 veterans.
$35k – $136k
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3N1X1
Regional Band
Performance, live audio, event planning, public relations, and music-direction paths for Air Force 3N1X1 veterans.
$37k – $166k
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3N2X1
Premier Band, The United States Air Force Band
Premier performance, arranging, music-library, sound-engineering, and tour-operations paths for Air Force 3N2X1 veterans.
$37k – $166k
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3N3X1
Premier Band, United States Air Force Academy Band
Premier performance, music direction, training, public relations, and sound-engineering paths for Air Force 3N3X1 veterans.
$37k – $166k
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