Radio, Cellular, & Tower Equipment Installers & Repairers
see titles from the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, or Navy.
RF Transmission Systems Apprentice; RF Transmission Systems Craftsman; RF Transmission Systems Helper; RF Transmission Systems Journeyman
Microwave Systems Operator-Maintainer; Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator-Maintainer; Radio and Communications Security (COMSEC) Repairer; Satellite Communications Systems Operator-Maintainer; Signal Support Systems Specialist
Digital Wideband Repairer; Electronics Maintenance Technician; Ground Radio Repairer; Tactical Remote Sensor System (TRSS) Maintainer; Technical Controller
AN/SRC-55(V) HYDRA, ENG WIFCOM, WPCS Technician; AN/SSC-12 Shipboard Air Traffic Control Communications (SATCC) Technician; AN/WSC-6(V)7 Combatant Super High Frequency (SHF) Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Maintenance; AN/WSC-8 Super High Frequency (SHF) Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Maintenance; Communications Equipment (SRQ-4) Technician; Flight Deck Communications System (FDCS) Maintenance Technician; Mobile Maintenance System Technician; Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Communication Technician; Surface HF Communications Systems Maintenance Technician; Tactical Support Communications (TSCOMM) Replacement Program Maintenance Technician; VERDIN/ISABPS Communications System Technician
What they do:
Repair, install or maintain mobile or stationary radio transmitting, broadcasting, and receiving equipment, and two-way radio communications systems used in cellular telecommunications, mobile broadband, ship-to-shore, aircraft-to-ground communications, and radio equipment in service and emergency vehicles. May test and analyze network coverage.
On the job, you would:
- Assemble or erect communications towers, using construction or rigging equipment.
- Bolt equipment into place, using hand or power tools.
- Check antenna positioning to ensure specified azimuths or mechanical tilts and adjust as necessary.
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You might use software like this on the job:
Analytical or scientific software
- AERONET calculator
- Sweep analysis software
Map creation software
- Caliper Maptitude
- Location mapping software
Spreadsheet software
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Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$43,900
per year, on average
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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In the Air Force:
RF Transmission Systems Apprentice; RF Transmission Systems Craftsman; RF Transmission Systems Helper; RF Transmission Systems Journeyman
