MOS 3521 Automotive Maintenance Technician
MOS 3521 Automotive Maintenance Technician
National Certifications and Federal Licenses
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The following civilian credentials are related to MOS 3521 Automotive Maintenance Technician. These credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these credentials, click on the credential title below.
For more supervisory and managerial credentials, please refer to the LEADER summary page.| Compare | Credential | Agency | Related As | Attainability | COOL$ | GI Bill® | Accreditation | ID | |
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| Advanced Engine Performance Specialist (L1) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) |  Other |
 GI Bill |
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| Alternate Fuels - Compressed Natural Gas Vehicle (F1) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Other |
GI Bill |
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| Section 608 Technician Certification (Type I) Is Not In Demand | United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Other |
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| Undercar Specialist Exhaust Systems (X1) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) |  Some |
 medium |
 COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| Electronic Diesel Engine Diagnosis Specialist (L2) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) |  Most |
medium |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| Automobile Service Consultant (C1) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Some |
 high |
COOL Bucks |
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| Automobile/Light Truck - Engine Repair (A1) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Most |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| Automobile/Light Truck - Automatic Transmission/ Transaxle (A2) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Most |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| Automobile/Light Truck - Manual Drive Train and Axles (A3) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Most |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| Automobile/Light Truck - Suspension and Steering (A4) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Most |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| Automobile/Light Truck - Brakes (A5) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Most |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| Medium/Heavy Truck - Gasoline Engines (T1) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Most |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| Medium/Heavy Truck - Diesel Engines (T2) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Most |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| Medium/Heavy Truck - Drive Train (T3) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Most |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| Medium/Heavy Truck - Brakes (T4) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Most |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| Medium/Heavy Truck - Suspension and Steering (T5) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Most |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| Medium/Heavy Truck - Electrical/Electronic Systems (T6) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Most |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| Medium/Heavy Truck - Preventive Maintenance Inspection (PMI) (T8) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Most |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| Truck Equipment - Installation and Repair (E1) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| Truck Equipment - Electrical/Electronic Systems Installation and Repair (E2) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| Truck Equipment - Auxiliary Power Systems Installation and Repair (E3) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| School Bus Technician - Body Systems and Special Equipment (S1) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| School Bus Technician - Diesel Engines (S2) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| School Bus Technician - Drive Train (S3) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| School Bus Technician - Brakes (S4) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| School Bus Technician - Suspension and Steering (S5) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| School Bus Technician - Electrical/Electronic Systems (S6) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| School Bus Technician - Air Conditioning Systems and Controls (S7) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| Transit Bus - Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Engines (H1) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Other |
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| Transit Bus - Diesel Engines (H2) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Other |
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| Transit Bus - Drive Train (H3) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Other |
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| Transit Bus - Brakes (H4) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Other |
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| Transit Bus - Suspension and Steering (H5) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Other |
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| Transit Bus - Electrical/Electronic Systems (H6) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Other |
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| Transit Bus - Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) (H7) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Other |
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| Transit Bus - Preventive Maintenance and Inspection (PMI) (H8) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
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| Collision Repair and Refinish - Painting and Refinishing (B2) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Most |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| Collision Repair and Refinish - Non-structural Analysis and Damage Repair (B3) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Most |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| Collision Repair and Refinish - Structural Analysis and Damage Repair (B4) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Most |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| Collision Repair and Refinish - Mechanical and Electrical Components (B5) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Most |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| Parts Specialist - Medium/Heavy Truck Parts Specialist (P1) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| Parts Specialist - Automobile Parts Specialist (P2) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| Parts Specialist - General Motors Parts Consultant (P4) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| Automobile/Light Truck - Heating and Air Conditioning (A7) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Most |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| Automobile/Light Truck - Engine Performance (A8) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Most |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| Automobile/Light Truck - Light Vehicle Diesel Engines (A9) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Most |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| Medium/Heavy Truck - Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems (T7) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Most |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| Automobile/Light Truck - Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Most |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| Damage Analysis and Estimating (B6) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Most |
high |
COOL Bucks |
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| Certified Vibration Analyst - Category I Is Not In Demand | Vibration Institute | Other |
 Accreditation
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| Certified Vibration Analyst - Category III Is Not In Demand | Vibration Institute | Other |
Accreditation
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| Certified Vibration Analyst - Category II Is Not In Demand | Vibration Institute | Other |
Accreditation
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| Certified Vibration Analyst - Category IV Is Not In Demand | Vibration Institute | Other |
Accreditation
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| Certified Balancing Specialist - Category I Is Not In Demand | Vibration Institute | Other |
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| Light Duty Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Specialist Certification (L3) Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) | Other |
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| Electric Vehicle Technician (EVT) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | Other |
Accreditation
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| Fire Apparatus Technician Level I Is Not In Demand | Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Certification Commission Inc. | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
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| Fire Apparatus Technician Level II Is Not In Demand | Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Certification Commission Inc. | Some |
medium |
COOL Bucks |
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| Fire Apparatus Technician Master Level III Is Not In Demand | Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Certification Commission Inc. | Some |
medium |
COOL Bucks |
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| Ambulance Technician Level I Is Not In Demand | Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Certification Commission Inc. | Some |
medium |
COOL Bucks |
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| Ambulance Technician Level II Is Not In Demand | Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Certification Commission Inc. | Some |
medium |
COOL Bucks |
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| Ambulance Technician Master Level III Is Not In Demand | Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Certification Commission Inc. | Some |
medium |
COOL Bucks |
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| Airport Rescue and Fire-Fighting (ARFF) Technician Level I Is Not In Demand | Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Certification Commission Inc. | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
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| Airport Rescue and Fire-Fighting (ARFF) Technician Level II Is Not In Demand | Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Certification Commission Inc. | Some |
medium |
COOL Bucks |
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| Airport Rescue and Fire-Fighting Technician Master Level III Is Not In Demand | Emergency Vehicle Technician (EVT) Certification Commission Inc. | Some |
medium |
COOL Bucks |
State Licenses
Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor. For more supervisory and managerial occupations, please refer to the LEADER summary page.
Apprenticeship
The United Services Military Apprenticeship Program (USMAP) is a formal military training program that provides active duty and Full Time Support (FTS) Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Service members the opportunity to improve their job skills and to complete their civilian apprenticeship requirements while they are on active duty. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) provides the nationally recognized "Certificate of Completion" upon program completion.
USMAP enhances your job skills and shows your motivation for more challenging military assignments. Having a DOL Certificate of Completion is an advantage in getting better civilian jobs since employers know the value of apprenticeships.
The following USMAP apprenticeship trades are related to MOS 3521 Automotive Maintenance Technician:
Completing an apprenticeship is a process with four major steps. Proceed to Step 1 on the USMAP website to select an apprenticeship trade that is related to your military occupation.
Related Civilian Occupations
The following civilian occupations are similar to the duties performed by MOS 3521 Automotive Maintenance Technician. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below. For more supervisory and managerial positions, please refer to the LEADER summary page. To search for related civilian job opportunities, go to the Veteran’s Employment Center.
| Civilian Job | Duties Matched | Bright Outlook | Registered Apprenticeship | Local Salary Info | |
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| Automotive and Watercraft Service Attendants |
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| Automotive Body and Related Repairers |
Most
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 Apprenticeship |
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| Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers |
Some
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Apprenticeship |
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| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics |
Most
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find local salary |
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| Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary |
Some
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| Coating, Painting, and Spraying Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders |
Most
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find local salary |
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| First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers |
Most
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| Office Clerks, General |
Most
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 Bright Outlook |
Apprenticeship |
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| Receptionists and Information Clerks |
Most
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Bright Outlook |
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| Stockers and Order Fillers |
Most
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Bright Outlook |
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| Tire Repairers and Changers |
Most
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find local salary |
Related Federal Occupations
The following federal occupations are similar to MOS 3521 Automotive Maintenance Technician. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the federal occupation below.
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