Air Force · 3E1X1

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration: civilian jobs and transferable skills

Air Force 3E1X1 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration experience builds transferable skills in hvac & refrigeration, plumbing & pipefitting, electrical systems, technical troubleshooting, technical drawings, and regulatory compliance. CivLaunch currently matches 5 open civilian jobs to this AFSC, including Avionics Engineering Support at Leidos, Electronics Test Technician at Innovative Solutions & Support, and Electromechanical Overhaul Technician at Duncan Aviation.

About the 3E1X1 AFSC

Installs, runs, and repairs HVAC and refrigeration systems, combustion equipment, and industrial air compressors. Reads drawings, installs and tests piping and controls, balances air and water flow, evaluates water treatment for heating and cooling, troubleshoots and overhauls equipment, and handles refrigerants safely.

Transferable skills

  • HVAC & Refrigeration
  • Plumbing & Pipefitting
  • Electrical Systems
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Technical Drawings
  • Regulatory Compliance

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5 jobs match 3E1X1 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration

Ranked by how many of your skills each job uses. Strong matches share the most.

  1. Avionics Engineering Support

    Leidos · Bedford, MA

    Potential Match
    • $87,100–$157,450 a year
    • Avionics
    • Secret clearance
    • 4+ years

    Engineering support for airborne SATCOM and avionics integration on defense aircraft in Bedford, MA. Integrates terminals, antennas, and aircraft networks, troubleshoots problems, writes installation and test documentation, and supports ground and flight tests. Bachelor's plus four years; Secret clearance eligibility.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to electrical systems, technical troubleshooting, and technical drawings.

    Shares 4 of your 6 skills:

    • Electrical Systems
    • Technical Troubleshooting
    • Technical Drawings
    • Regulatory Compliance
    • Bachelor's degree required
    View Job On careers.leidos.com · Added Aug 28
  2. Electronics Test Technician

    Innovative Solutions & Support · Exton, PA

    Potential Match
    • Avionics
    • 5+ years

    Day-shift electronics test technician at Innovative Aerosystems' Part 145 repair station in Exton, Pennsylvania. Calibrates, tests, and repairs avionics displays and instruments down to the component level, runs acceptance tests, and works with engineers on hard faults using scopes and meters. Needs an electronics associate degree or equivalent, five years of electronics repair, and SMT and through-hole soldering skills.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to electrical systems, technical troubleshooting, and regulatory compliance.

    Shares 3 of your 6 skills:

    • Electrical Systems
    • Technical Troubleshooting
    • Regulatory Compliance
    • Associate degree or equivalent experience
    View Job On recruiting.paylocity.com · Added Sep 25
  3. Electromechanical Overhaul Technician

    Duncan Aviation · Lincoln, NE

    Potential Match
    • Aircraft Maintenance

    Electromechanical overhaul technician in Duncan Aviation's Lincoln, Nebraska component shop. Tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and overhauls aircraft accessory components to manufacturer specs, orders the parts each job needs, keeps work orders and FAA-required records current, and supplies repair details for estimates. Hired at levels I to III by experience; associate degree preferred.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to electrical systems, technical troubleshooting, and regulatory compliance.

    Shares 3 of your 6 skills:

    • Electrical Systems
    • Technical Troubleshooting
    • Regulatory Compliance
    View Job On duncanaviation.workgr8.com · Added Oct 1
  4. Maintenance Technician

    NMG Aerospace · Tempe, AZ

    Potential Match
    • Technical Services
    • 3+ years

    Maintenance technician at NMG Aerospace in Tempe, Arizona, keeping CNC machining centers and plant equipment running. Finds and fixes electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults, rebuilds and aligns specialized machinery, carries out preventive maintenance and logs repairs, sources replacement parts, and helps with installations and facility projects. Three to five years repairing CNC or industrial equipment.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to electrical systems, technical troubleshooting, and technical drawings.

    Shares 3 of your 6 skills:

    • Electrical Systems
    • Technical Troubleshooting
    • Technical Drawings
    View Job On recruiting.ultipro.com · Added Oct 1
  5. Electronic Calibration Technician

    Moog · Torrance, CA

    Potential Match
    • $30–$45 an hour
    • Quality
    • 5+ years

    Electronic calibration technician in the metrology lab of Moog's Military Aircraft Group in Torrance, California, which builds flight control actuators for aircraft such as the F-35. Calibrates and repairs electronic, hydraulic, and servo test stands and measuring equipment from procedures and military specs, and isolates faults to the component. Five years of calibration; $30 to $45 an hour.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to technical troubleshooting, technical drawings, and regulatory compliance.

    Shares 3 of your 6 skills:

    • Technical Troubleshooting
    • Technical Drawings
    • Regulatory Compliance
    View Job On moog.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com · Added Oct 1