Air Force AFSC to Civilian Job Translator
How to translate common Air Force AFSCs (3D, 1N, 2A, 3E, 5J) into civilian job titles, certifications, and salary expectations.
Air Force training is often the cleanest civilian translation in the DoD.
- 3D Cyber to SOC Analyst, Cloud Engineer ($95K–$140K)
- 1N Intelligence to Intelligence Analyst, Threat Analyst ($85K–$130K)
- 2A Aircraft Maintenance to A&P Mechanic, Aviation Maintenance Tech ($75K–$110K)
- 3E Civil Engineer to Facilities Manager, HVAC Tech, Electrician ($65K–$100K)
- 5J Paralegal to Paralegal, Legal Assistant ($55K–$80K)
- 1C Air Traffic Control to FAA Air Traffic Controller ($120K+)
- 4N Aerospace Medical to RN bridge program candidate, Medical Assistant
Most of these qualify for COOL funding toward the civilian credential while still in service.
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