Aviation military jobs and civilian careers
Browse 26 Air Force guides covering aircraft, airfield, flight operations, avionics, and aviation support specialties. Choose an exact specialty to review role lanes, salary evidence, credentials, and resume translation.
26 code-specific guidesMobility Force Aviator
Air cargo, aviation operations, aircraft-maintenance, transportation leadership, and project paths for Air Force 1A1X2 veterans.
1A1X3Special Mission Aviator
Avionics, aircraft-maintenance, airfield operations, engineering technician, and rescue-coordination paths for Air Force 1A1X3 veterans.
1A1X4Multi-domain Operations Aviator
Avionics, aviation operations, telecommunications, geospatial, and technical-training paths for Air Force 1A1X4 veterans.
1A1X8Executive Mission Aviator
Corporate cabin, avionics, aircraft-maintenance, flight-operations, and technical-training paths for Air Force 1A1X8 veterans.
1A8X1Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst
Language intelligence, translation, operations research, data analysis, and training paths for Air Force 1A8X1 veterans.
1A8X2Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Operator
Cleared ISR, spectrum analysis, operations research, data science, and technical-training paths for Air Force 1A8X2 veterans.
1P0X1Aircrew Flight Equipment
Aviation life-support equipment, parachute rigging, quality inspection, safety, training, and leadership paths.
2A0X1Avionics Test Station, Components, and Electronic Warfare Systems
Avionics bench repair, automated test, aerospace testing, RF, electronic warfare, calibration, and shop leadership paths.
2A2X1MHU-139 Electrical, Environmental and Avionics Technician
MHU-139 avionics, aircraft electrical systems, aerospace testing, manufacturer support, and maintenance leadership paths.
2A3X3Tactical Aircraft Maintenance
Fighter aircraft inspection, launch, recovery, documentation, and crew-chief experience translate into aviation maintenance, QA, production control, and contractor roles.
2A3X4Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics
Avionics, aerospace test, engineering support, electronics repair, and leadership paths for Air Force 2A3X4 veterans.
2A3X5Advanced Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics
F-22 and F-35 avionics, aircraft electrical systems, aerospace testing, field support, and maintenance leadership paths.
2A3X7Tactical Aircraft Maintenance (5th Generation)
F-22 and F-35 aircraft maintenance, defense sustainment, inspection, maintenance control, and production leadership paths.
2A5X1Airlift/Special Mission Aircraft Maintenance
Mobility and special mission aircraft maintenance experience maps into A&P, MRO, contractor crew chief, QA, and maintenance leadership paths.
2A5X2Helicopter/Tiltrotor Aircraft Maintenance
Helicopter and tiltrotor maintenance, field service, aerospace production, quality, and leadership paths.
2A5X4Refuel/Bomber Aircraft Maintenance
Tanker, surveillance, and bomber maintenance, airline or cargo MRO, inspection, maintenance control, and leadership paths.
2A6X1Aerospace Propulsion
Aircraft engine maintenance, overhaul, test operations, turbine service, and maintenance leadership paths. FAA certification determines the widest civilian access.
2A6X2Aerospace Ground Equipment
Ground-support equipment, heavy mobile equipment, generators, industrial maintenance, and fleet leadership paths.
2A6X3Aircrew Egress Systems
Aircraft egress, survival equipment, controlled defense components, quality, and leadership paths.
2A6X4Aircraft Fuel Systems
Aircraft fuel systems, tank maintenance, confined-space work, sealants, corrosion, and leadership paths.
2A6X5Aircraft Hydraulic Systems
Aircraft hydraulics, fluid power, hose fabrication, industrial maintenance, and leadership paths.
2A6X6Aircraft Electrical and Environmental Systems
Aircraft electrical and environmental maintenance, avionics support, HVAC, electronics repair, and leadership paths.
2A7X1Aircraft Metals Technology
CNC machining, aerospace welding, precision tooling, additive manufacturing, and fabrication leadership paths.
2A7X2Nondestructive Inspection
NDT, aerospace inspection, quality control, materials laboratories, and inspection leadership paths.
2A7X3Aircraft Structural Maintenance
Aircraft structures, composite repair, sheet metal, coatings, corrosion, and leadership paths.
2A9X4Heavy Aircraft Integrated Avionics
Avionics, aerospace test, engineering support, electronics repair, and leadership paths for Air Force 2A9X4 veterans.
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