Electrical & Electronics Installers & Repairers, Transportation Equipment
Also called:
Electronic Technician, Boat Rigger, Marine Electrician, Critical Systems Technician
see titles from the Army, Coast Guard, or Navy.
Armament Repairer; Railway Equipment Repairer (RC)
Electrician's Mate; Electronics Technician
AN/SPS-48G(V)1 Maintenance Technician; AN/SQQ-32(V)3 Minehunting Sonar Set Maintenance Technician; ASM-175 Electronic Module Test Console IMA Technician; EA-6B Electrical Component IMA Technician; Interior Communications Electrician; Interior Communications Electrician Basic; LSD 41 Console Maintenance; P-3/C-130/E-2/C-2 Electrical Component IMA Technician; P-3A/B Integrated Electrical System OMA Specialist; Sonar Technician (Submarine); Sonar Technician (Surface)
What they do:
Install, adjust, or maintain mobile electronics communication equipment, including sound, sonar, security, navigation, and surveillance systems on trains, watercraft, or other mobile equipment.
On the job, you would:
- Inspect and test electrical systems and equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections, testing devices, and computer software.
- Reassemble and test equipment after repairs.
- Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures, outlets, and equipment.
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- manufacture and distribution of products
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
- mechanical
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
Arts and Humanities
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Basic Skills
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Hand and Finger Use
- keep your arm or hand steady
- hold or move items with your hands
Verbal
- listen and understand what people say
- communicate by speaking
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People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Integrity
- Cooperation
- Independence
- Self Control
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Examples of the technology used in this career will be available soon.
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some college or
high school diploma
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$51,240
per year, on average
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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In the Army:
Armament Repairer; Railway Equipment Repairer (RC)
