Radio Operators
Communications Specialist, Flight Communications Specialist, Radio Electronics Officer (REO), Radio Operator
see titles from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy.
Air Traffic Control; Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Craftsman, Russian; Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) Operator Helper; Airborne Mission Systems Specialist Journeyman, HC-130P/N; Command and Control Battle Management Operations Superintendent; Cryptologic Language Analyst Craftsman, Persian; Ground Transportation; Sensor Operator Craftsman, RQ-4; Signals Intelligence Analyst Helper, Communications; Special Mission Aviator Journeyman, AC-130U; Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Superintendent
AVENGER Crewmember (USAR/NG only); Avionic Mechanic; Command and Control Systems Integrator; Electronic Warfare Technician; Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Analyst; Joint Fire Support Specialist; Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)/High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) Crewmember; Radio Equipment Repairer; Signals Collector/Analyst; Special Forces Communications Sergeant
Aviation Maintenance Technician; Aviation Survival Technician; Avionics Electrical Technician; Boatswain's Mate; Electronics Technician; Gunner's Mate; Information System Technician; Intelligence Specialist; Operations Specialist; Public Affairs Specialist
Air Traffic Controller; Aircraft Avionics Technician, CH-53; Aircraft Communications/Navigation/Radar System Technician, EA-6; Anti-tank Missileman; Avionics/Maintenance Technician, Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS); Cryptologic Language Analyst; Field Artillery Radar Operator; Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems Engineer; Reconfigurable Transportable Consolidated Automated Support System (RTCASS) Technician, IMA; Tactical Air Defense Controller
Airborne Communication Technician; Cryptologic Technician Maintenance; Electronics Technician, Submarine, Navigation; Fire Controlman (AEGIS); LCS-1 (Freedom Variant) Transmission Systems/IAT/ISSM lnfornation Systems Technician; Naval Aircrewman Avionics; Naval Aircrewman Operator; Operations Specialist; Radio Frequency Operator; Special Warfare Boat Operator
What they do:
Receive and transmit communications using radiotelephone equipment in accordance with government regulations. May repair equipment.
On the job, you would:
- Monitor emergency frequencies to detect distress calls and respond by dispatching emergency equipment.
- Communicate with receiving operators to exchange transmission instructions.
- Operate radio equipment to communicate with ships, aircraft, mining crews, offshore oil rigs, logging camps and other remote operations.
Business
- customer service
- administrative services
Safety and Government
- public safety and security
- law and government
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
Communications
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Basic Skills
- talking to others
- 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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Verbal
- listen and understand what people say
- communicate by speaking
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
- do two or more things at the same time
Hearing and Speech
- recognize spoken words
- speak clearly
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
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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
- Self Control
- Stress Tolerance
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You might use software like this on the job:
Spreadsheet software
Electronic mail software
Office suite software
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high school diploma/GED or
certificate after high school
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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In the military:
see titles from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy.
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