How does my Military job translate into the civilian sector?
Asked by KekBacon
Im in the United States Air Force. My job is Satellite communications and wide band technology. I was just wondering, when I get out of the service, how and who should I market myself to? (oh, and I have 6 1/2 years in)

Best Answer:
A good starting point would be civil service. The following OPM link will provide some info. http://www.opm.gov/veterans/index.asp Other opportunities might exist in companies that do contracting work for the defense department. Boeing, Lockheed Martin, etc. Look up their websites and there should be a link for employment opportunities.

Is it an operations or a maintenance field ? If it is maintenance then the general electronics training and years of experience will make you desirable to a number of companies that manufacture and/ or service a variety of high tech systems like large scale commercial fire alarm , HVAC or security controllers . Although you background is not specifically in those , the companies will usually send you to their company school to learn all about their specific systems . You could also be employed by any of the telecommunications companies who do everything from phone and voice , to data and internet . Also , banks and other large global businesses hire in house people to care for the systems they own . Oh, forgot about the power companies / utility operators , They offer good $$$$$$ too and again , train you in their specifics . The hiring departments seem to have a cross reference index for the number code of your job . One common title is Field Service Engineer . You should be in high demand if you are maintenance . good luck <
Answered by kate

www.usajobs.com is a good start when looking for civil service jobs. Sounds like you may be qualified for the types of jobs at NGA (www.nga.mil).
Answered by chris