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Aviation Structural Mechanic
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PR
Aircrew Survival Equipmentman
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AM (4.8) vs PR (4.7)
  • •Choose PR if you want faster promotions.
  • •Choose AM if civilian career value matters most.
CategoryAMPR
Overall Score4.84.7
Enlistment BonusNoneNone
Civilian Salary$50K–$82K$38K–$55K
Promotion Score4.25.9
Lifestyle Score5.25.0
Civilian ROI5.02.9
Manning %100%102%
Clearancenonenone
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