MOS 6499 Mobile Facility Technician
MOS 6499 Mobile Facility Technician
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Obtaining credentials related to your MOS helps improve your professionalism and helps prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.
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Obtaining credentials related to your MOS helps improve your professionalism and help prepare you for civilian employment when you do transition out.
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The following civilian credentials are related to MOS 6499 Mobile Facility 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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Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
 Is In Demand
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Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) |  Other |
 GI Bill |
 Accreditation
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| Associate Electronics Technician (CETa) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) |  Some |
 high |
 COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
Accreditation
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| Fiber Optics Installer (FOI) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | Other |
GI Bill |
Accreditation
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| Air Conditioning Service Is Not In Demand | North American Technician Excellence (NATE) |  Most |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| Air Conditioning Installation Is Not In Demand | North American Technician Excellence (NATE) | Most |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| Air Distribution Specialty (Service) Is Not In Demand | North American Technician Excellence (NATE) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| Fiber Optics Technician (FOT) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | Other |
GI Bill |
Accreditation
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| Certified Electronics Technician - Associate-Level Is Not In Demand | International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician (CMRT) Is Not In Demand | Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
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| Certified Aerospace Technician Core Is Not In Demand | SpaceTEC | Other |
GI Bill |
Accreditation
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| Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) Is Not In Demand | National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies (NCATT) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
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| Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator (CARO) Is Not In Demand | Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association (RETA) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
Accreditation
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| Air to Air Heat Pump Installation Is Not In Demand | North American Technician Excellence (NATE) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| Light Commercial Refrigeration Service Is Not In Demand | North American Technician Excellence (NATE) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
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| Foreign Object Elimination (FOE) Is Not In Demand | National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies (NCATT) | Other |
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| AET-Radio Communication Systems (AET-RCS) Is Not In Demand | National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies (NCATT) | Other |
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| AET-Dependent Navigation Systems (AET-DNS) Is Not In Demand | National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies (NCATT) | Other |
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Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
Is In Demand
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Board of Certified Safety Professionals (BCSP) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
Accreditation
|
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| AET-Onboard Communication & Safety Systems Standards (OCS) Is Not In Demand | National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies (NCATT) | Other |
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| Basic Electricity and Electronics - Alternating Current (BEE-AC) Is Not In Demand | Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC) | Most |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
Accreditation
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| Basic Electricity and Electronics - Direct Current (BEE-DC) Is Not In Demand | Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC) | Most |
high |
COOL Bucks |
Accreditation
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| Basic Electricity and Electronics - Analog (BEE-A) Is Not In Demand | Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC) | Most |
high |
COOL Bucks |
GI Bill |
Accreditation
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| Basic Electricity and Electronics - Digital (BEE-D) Is Not In Demand | Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC) | Most |
high |
COOL Bucks |
Accreditation
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| STAR HVACR Mastery Is Not In Demand | National Inspection Testing and Certification Corporation (NITC) | Other |
Accreditation
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| Gaming and Vending Technician (GVT) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | Other |
Accreditation
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| Electronics Associate DC (EM1) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
Accreditation
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| Electronics Associate AC (EM2) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
Accreditation
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| Electronics Associate Analog (EM3) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
Accreditation
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| Electronics Associate Digital (EM4) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
Accreditation
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| Electronics Associate Comprehensive (EM5) Is Not In Demand | Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
Accreditation
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| Reliability Coordinator Operator Certification (RC) Is Not In Demand | North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
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| Balancing, Interchange, and Transmission Operator Certification (BT) Is Not In Demand | North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
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| Transmission Operator Certification (TO) Is Not In Demand | North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) | Some |
high |
COOL Bucks |
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| Balancing and Interchange Operator Certification (BI) Is Not In Demand | North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) | Some |
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.
- Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
- Avionics Technicians
- Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
- Electric Motor, Power Tool, and Related Repairers
- Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment
- Electrical Engineering Technicians
- Electricians
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers
- Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers
- Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers
- Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
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 6499 Mobile Facility 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 6499 Mobile Facility 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.
The following federal occupations are similar to MOS 6499 Mobile Facility Technician. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the federal occupation below.
A wide range of civilian job opportunities is available within the private and public sectors that align with MOS 6499 Mobile Facility Technician military training and experience. More information about these opportunities and other considerations concerning occupations related to MOS 6499 can be found below.
Construction Team Opportunities
Bechtel, a world-wide employer in engineering, project management, and construction, has opportunities for veterans trained and experienced in skilled craft to join their construction team on their oil, gas, and chemicals; power generation; communications; and civil infrastructure projects across the United States. Bechtel values the strong qualities and attributes servicemembers have to offer. Bechtel recruits and retains top talent from all Service branches through a variety of programs like Bechtel Military Veterans' Employee Resource Group, Helmets to Hardhats, Military job fairs, and through other pipelines.
To learn more about Bechtel and the locations of their projects, or to complete a profile to indicate your interest, visit the Bechtel website.
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Jobs
There are numerous opportunities available in the aviation industry. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) offers a range of career opportunities to individuals with different skills within its organization. Their workforce includes:
- Air Traffic Controllers
- Aviation Safety Inspectors
- Airways Transportation Systems Specialists
- Community Planners
- Security Inspectors
- Engineers
- Program Managers
- Acquisition Specialists
- Contract Specialists
- Human Resources Professionals
- Technicians
Consult the FAA Jobs website for additional information on aviation related career opportunities and job openings.
Power4Vets
Power4Vets is a workforce development program which helps facilitate transitioning Service members to find careers in the utility industry as System Operators thru an on-line training program which is combined with power grid simulation training exercises. The training program can take anywhere from 2-6 months of intense training which provides the veteran with the necessary information to prepare them to take the NERC certification which is a required certification for Operators to have in the industry.
The mission of the Power4Vets program is to help veterans start new careers in the power and energy industry. The men and women who monitor and control the North American electric power grids are a highly specialized and trained group of operators who have an enormous responsibility. The quality of their decisions affects the reliable delivery of electricity to millions of customers, the safety and lives of field crews, and the protection of multi-million dollar equipment. The multi-faceted program is designed to match the human talent needs of America's electric power organizations with the skills, experience, and knowledge of United States Military Veterans.
For more information about the program, please visit the website at Power4Vets or contact an IncSys Representative.
Professional Aviation Maintenance Association
Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) is a non-profit society which represents all professionals in aviation maintenance and provides it's members information on aviation maintenance occupations.
In addition to obtaining certifications in your field, advanced education is another way to enhance job performance.
For help in making informed choices on schools and education programs when using tuition assistance, see:
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