Is the Afsc job 2a6x6 rather good mechanic job choice or rather hard to use in the civilian sector!?

Question

2a6x6 / AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS

Answer 1

What the first guy said is wrong!  You can work anything the USAF has in the sky with that AFSC!  However, if your wanting to transfer over to the civilian sector, you will need an A&P liscence(the USAF will pay for you to get it).  The USAF specializes its jobs for efficiency, in the cicilian world an A&P tech has to do all aircraft maintenance tasks (5+ AFSC's).After being in awhile, though, you'll be making alot more than what the airlines have to offer, even with your military experience.  It's a pretty fun job though, I've been doing it for 5 yrs now.

Answer 2

The civilian side of aviation is all based on getting an Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) license. The closest career field would be a crew chief (I do not know the specialty code). If you can get this and be able to document all your training in the military you should be able to go to the FAA and if they feel you are qualified they will allow your experience to be used to get your license. You will still have to take the written and practical tests so look for study guides for A&P tests. You may be able to use some of the Electrical & Environmental systems to help you towards the Airframe portion of your license, but the Powerplant portion will have to be thru schools

This is how I did it. I was a C-130 Crew chief

Good luck

Answer 3

As any Air Force specialty code, they will teach you what you need to know for the specific aircraft that you will be working on.   Really pay attention to when they teach you the basics, keep your books.  More than likely you will be assigned to either the KC135 or KC10, or maybe B52s with your specialty code.  As far as the civilian world,  the principles are the same, but the specific components that you will be working on can be totally different.  Just remember though, a wire is a wire and you can adapt.

Answer 4

I agree with what Shane said, learn the basics. I was an aircraft mechanic in the Airforce for several years prior to crossing over to the dark side.  The key for the civilian sector is, you need an A&P license.  The CCAF along with your tech school will enable you to knock out a majority, if not all,  of the requirements for the powerplant portion of the license, however, you will still need to get airframe experience.  Use your GI Bill to pay for a course that will meet the remaining requirements for your license.  Aircraft mechanics in the civilian sector make a descent living.  Good look in your adventures to come and enjoy Sheppard AFB.