U17A NAMTS Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician: civilian jobs and resume guide
The O*NET Military Crosswalk connects this NAMTS Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician designation to Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers. Review each civilian direction's published work details, then keep only experience you can verify. The connection does not prove that you performed a mapped task.
About this designation: The source identifies this designation as NAMTS Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician. Its shared civilian crosswalk evidence does not establish which duties, tools, credentials, or level of responsibility you personally held.
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$61,010
Median national pay for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanic and Installer
These are the civilian occupations O*NET connects to this military code. They are options to explore—not a ranking, a license, or proof that you performed every duty listed.
Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.
Typical national pay$48,360–$77,060Median $61,010 · BLS OEWS 2025
Pay can vary by location, employer, schedule, credentials, and experience.
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Requirements and work details
O*NET Job Zone 3: medium preparation is usually needed.
Civilian licensing or certification is common in this occupation. Check the state where you plan to work.
Example civilian duties from O*NET
Test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment.
Comply with all applicable standards, policies, or procedures, such as safety procedures or the maintenance of a clean work area.
Study blueprints, design specifications, or manufacturers' recommendations to ascertain the configuration of heating or cooling equipment components and to ensure the proper installation of components.
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Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanic and Installer
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Summary
Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanic installing and repairing HVAC systems, testing electrical components, and ensuring compliance with safety standards and manufacturer specifications
Experience
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanic and Installer
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Tested electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment
Inspected and tested systems to verify compliance with plans and specifications or to detect malfunctions
Discussed heating or cooling system malfunctions with users to isolate problems or verify repairs
Connected heating or air conditioning equipment to fuel, water, or refrigerant source to form complete circuit
Adjusted system controls to settings recommended by manufacturer to balance system
Installed or repaired air purification systems, such as specialized filters or ultraviolet (UV) light purification systems
Performed preventive or general maintenance procedures, such as cleaning, oiling parts, or changing filters
Skills
Hands-On Work
Installing HVAC equipment, Adjusting equipment
Technical Skills
Servicing heating systems, Repairing mechanical parts
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The mapped civilian record lists this task: Test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment. Identify comparable experience only if you can verify it.
Also examine this mapped civilian task: Comply with all applicable standards, policies, or procedures, such as safety procedures or the maintenance of a clean work area. Keep it only if your own service evidence supports it.
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Which parts of your NAMTS Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician experience can you support when considering the crosswalk direction Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers?
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Fictional example: In my NAMTS Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician assignment, I [verified task] using [verified tool or record].
After
Fictional example: Supported [civilian work area] by [verified task] using [verified tool or record].
Why this wording is fair
Test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment.
Comply with all applicable standards, policies, or procedures, such as safety procedures or the maintenance of a clean work area.
Use the pattern, not the sentence: keep it only when the same facts are true for you.
Continue with your confirmed facts
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Editorial reviewer: Rung Guru editorial QA. Approved: 2026-08-09T05:39:22.449851+00:00.
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