Navy AG Sailors collect, measure, analyze, forecast, brief, and disseminate METOC, oceanographic, hydrographic, celestial, GIS, TDA, and environmental data supporting flight safety, navigation, platforms, sensors, weapons, and joint operations. Civilian paths fit meteorology, oceanography, environmental intelligence, GIS, emergency management, and METOC systems support.
Navy Rating / NEC
METOC and analysis
Updated June 2026
Official classification grounding
Navy OCCSTDS describes AG as collecting and analyzing physical environment data across land, sea, air, space, and interfaces; producing forecasts and warnings; using METOC equipment, GIS, and TDAs; assessing environmental impacts to platforms, sensors, and weapons; operating unmanned systems, small boats, and survey vehicles; and distributing data to operational users.
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Meteorologist or Weather Forecaster Pathway$60k – $130kBLS May 2025 wage table
Oceanographic or Hydrographic Analyst$60k – $125kBLS May 2025 wage table
GIS or Environmental Intelligence Analyst$65k – $140kBLS May 2025 wage table
Emergency Management Weather Support Specialist$60k – $120kBLS May 2025 wage table
METOC Systems or Sensor Support Technician$55k – $115kBLS May 2025 wage table
Meteorologist or Weather Forecaster Pathway Best direct path
$60k – $130k
AG experience supports forecasting and environmental analysis roles, but some meteorologist jobs require specific degrees. Lead with observations, forecasts, warnings, numerical models, briefings, METOC systems, and operational customers. Be clear about education and credential gates.
AG work with oceanographic, hydrographic, sonar imagery, bathythermograph, wave, tide, buoy, and survey data can support maritime analysis roles. Employers need data sources, products, quality checks, and users served.
Forecasts and warnings support flight safety, navigation, disaster response, and operational planning. This path fits candidates who can brief risk and coordinate with leaders under time pressure.
AG experience with METOC equipment, databases, software, and sensors can support environmental monitoring systems roles. Lead with inspections, data quality, equipment readiness, and product dissemination.
Cost Provider pricing variesTime Timeline varies by skill levelFormat Course or certification
Data tools strengthen METOC analysis, dashboards, model output handling, and environmental reporting.
Data signal · Helps analyst roles
Section 05
Resume Translation: From Navy Aerographer's Mate to Civilian Language
The AG resume should translate rating language into civilian equipment, systems, procedures, safety controls, and measurable outcomes.
Before: Vague military language that undersells your scope
Served as a Navy AG. Maintained equipment, supported operations, followed procedures, trained Sailors, and helped the command meet mission requirements.
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After: Civilian language that gets callbacks
Performed Navy Aerographer's Mate duties supporting aviation readiness, safety, technical compliance, and operational execution. Inspected, maintained, analyzed, serviced, documented, or coordinated assigned systems and work products using technical publications, safety procedures, quality controls, and command standards. Supported aircraft, equipment, operational teams, or decision makers by identifying discrepancies, completing corrective actions, maintaining records, communicating status, and protecting readiness. Trained junior personnel, supported inspections, and translated technical findings into practical recommendations for maintenance, operations, or leadership teams.
The AG Translation Formula
Military term
Civilian translation
Proof to show
METOC observations
weather and oceanographic data collection, validation, and reporting
observations, sensors, watch hours, and quality checks
Forecast products
environmental risk briefings for aviation, maritime, and operational users
forecasts, briefings, customers, and decisions supported
Severe weather advisories
time-sensitive warning and risk communication for leaders and operators
warnings, timelines, missions affected, and protective actions
Environmental data systems
operation of weather, oceanographic, and data-processing tools
systems, products, uptime, and corrections
Watchfloor coordination
shift-based monitoring, handoffs, updates, and operational reporting
watch hours, logs, turnovers, and issues escalated
Always quantify aircraft, systems, inspections, reports, products, work orders, or personnel supported.
Last updated June 2026 using the BLS May 2025 OEWS tables, relevant BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook pages, and official credential information from issuing organizations linked in the certification section. Navy duties were verified against Navy OCCSTDS through the local Markdown accessibility copy and code index.
Section 06
AG Civilian Career FAQs
What civilian jobs fit this Navy rating best?
The strongest fits depend on the rating focus: aviation maintenance, technical support, operations, quality, safety, analysis, logistics, or apprenticeship roles. Target postings by function, not only by the Navy rating title.
Does this rating automatically grant civilian credentials?
No. Military experience is valuable, but FAA, meteorology, hazmat, quality, or employer-specific credentials have separate requirements. Use military experience as evidence and verify each civilian gate.
What should be quantified on the resume?
Quantify aircraft, systems, inspections, maintenance actions, discrepancies corrected, reports produced, products briefed, equipment serviced, people trained, and readiness or safety outcomes.
How should classified or sensitive work be handled?
Stay at the system and function level. Describe maintenance, analysis, safety, readiness, documentation, and decision support without exposing sensitive missions, capabilities, procedures, or locations.
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