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Military Survival Equipment Specialists
Median Salary
68,386
Workforce Count
62,025
Overview
What are the responsibilities of this role?
Survival equipment specialists in the Military inspect, fit, maintain, and repair survival equipment, such as parachutes, aircraft life support equipment, search and rescue equipment, and air-sea rescue equipment, along with survival kits, medical kits, flight clothing, protective wear, night vision equipment, aircrew oxygen systems, liquid oxygen converters, anti-exposure suits, and G-suits.
What is the work environment like?
Survival equipment specialists in the Military work in repair shops on land or aboard ships.
How many people have this role in the Military?
62,025
Compensation
Understanding How Military Pay is More Than Just a Salary
Base pay is the standard income you’ll earn as a service member, providing a stable foundation to start achieving your financial goals.
- Always fixed based on rank and service time.
- Distributed monthly.
What is the typical salary range?
Salary by Years of Service
$94,726
2 Years
$70,250
6 Years
$94,726
10+ Years
Median Salary
Military Details
What Service Branches offer this role?
Is this a staff or leadership role?
Enlisted service members execute vital tasks, support operations alongside officers and develop role-specific skills to achieve mission success.
Learn More About Enlisted and Officer PathsWhat does the training for this role entail?
All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Survival equipment specialists in the Military will gain skills through classroom study and on-the-job experience. Length and type of training varies depending upon specialty. Job-specific training topics relate to practice in working with survival equipment, and may include:
- Parachute rigging techniques
- Repair of inflatable rafts and other survival equipment
- Maintenance of oxygen equipment
- Maintenance of air-sea rescue equipment
- Aviation Life Support Equipment (ALSE) fundamentals
- Helicopter rescue swimmer procedures
- Operational fitness training
- Army Parachute Rigger Course
Education
What level of education do professionals in this role have?
Which college majors best prepare you for this role?
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Mechanics and Repairers, General
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General
- Electrical and Power Transmission Installation/Installer, General
- Lineworker
- High Performance and Custom Engine Technician/Mechanic
- Energy Systems Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Wind Energy System Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Solar Energy System Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Recreation Vehicle (RV) Service Technician
Learn About How Military Can Pay for 100% of your College Degree
The Military has several programs that cover college costs — so you can pursue your education with little to no debt.
Learn More About Paying For CollegeSkills and Interest
What knowledge is essential to bring to the table?
- Mechanical
- Administration and Management
- Customer and Personal Service
- Computers and Electronics
- Mathematics
What personality traits help people thrive in this role?
Enterprising
You love taking risks in business or personal projects — and have the leadership skills to back it up.
Conventional
You like structure, staying organized, and working with systems to get things done efficiently.
Realistic
You love hands-on work and solving practical problems — like fixing things and building stuff.
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