Radio Operators
Communications Specialist, Flight Communications Specialist, Radio Electronics Officer (REO), Radio Operator
see titles from the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, or Navy.
Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst; Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Craftsman, Persian; Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Journeyman, Pashto; Airfield Management Helper; Command and Control Operations Apprentice; Cryptologic Language Analyst Craftsman, Chinese; Cryptologic Language Analyst Helper, Urdu; RF Transmission Systems; Signals Intelligence Analyst Apprentice, Electronic; Special Missions Aviation Journeyman
Air Defense (AD) Battle Management System Operator; Cavalry Scout; Cryptologic Linguist; Electronic Warfare Technician; Geospatial Intelligence Imagery Analyst; Intelligence Analyst; Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator-Maintainer; Radio Equipment Repairer; Signals Collector/Analyst; Special Forces Communications Sergeant; Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations Technician
Air Traffic Controller; Aircraft Avionics Technician, CH-53; Aircraft Communications/Navigation/Radar System Technician, EA-6; Anti-tank Missileman; Aviation Precision Measurement Equipment (PME) Calibration/Repair Technician, IMA; Critical Skills Operator; Field Artillery Sensor Support Man; Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems Engineer; Reconfigurable Transportable Consolidated Automated Support System (RTCASS) Technician, IMA; Tactical Air Defense Controller
Airborne Communicator; Cryptologic Technician Maintenance; Electronics Technician, Submarine, Navigation; Fire Controlman (AEGIS); LCS-1 (Freedom Variant) Transmission Systems/IAT/ISSM lnfornation Systems Technician; Mobile Systems Facilities Technician; Naval Aircrewman Mechanical; Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Communication Technician; RL - Special Duty Officer - Information Warfare Officer; 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, Marine Corps, or Navy.
