Radio Operators
Also called:
Communications Specialist, Flight Communications Specialist, Radio Electronics Officer (REO), Radio Operator
see titles from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy.
Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst; Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Craftsman, Russian; Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Journeyman, Persian; Airfield Management Superintendent; Command and Control Battle Management Operations Apprentice; Cryptologic Language Analyst Apprentice, Urdu; Cryptologic Language Analyst Helper, Russian; RF Transmission Systems; Signals Intelligence Analyst Helper, Electronic; Spectrum Operations Journeyman
Air Defense (AD) Battle Management System Operator; Cavalry Scout; Cryptologic Linguist; Electronic Warfare Specialist; Field Artillery Targeting Technician; Indirect Fire Infantryman; Microwave Systems Operator-Maintainer; Radio Equipment Repairer; Signal Support Systems Specialist; Signals Intelligence Analyst; Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations Technician
Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst; Airborne Mission Systems Operator; Airfield Systems; Command Post; Cryptologic Language Analyst; LDO - Communications, Submarine; RL - Special Duty Officer - Information Warfare Officer; Signals Intelligence Analyst; Spectrum Operations; Tactical Air Control Party (TACP); Vehicle Operations
Air Defense (AD) Battle Management System Operator; Airborne Cryptologic Language Analyst Helper, Chinese; Airborne Mission Systems Operator Superintendent; Aviation Precision Measurement Equipment (PME) Calibration/Repair Technician, IMA; Critical Skills Operator; Cryptologic Language Analyst Helper, Korean; Electronic Warfare Technician; Mass Communicator; Satellite Communications Systems Operator-Maintainer; Special Missions Aviation Superintendent; Vehicle Operations Superintendent
Airborne Communicator; Cryptologic Technician Collection; Electronics Technician; Fire Controlman; LDO - Communications, Submarine; Naval Aircrewman Avionics; Naval Aircrewman Operator; Operations Specialist; SSN Radio Frequency (RF)Equipment Operator; TRIDENT I/II Radio Frequency (RF) Equipment Operator; URL - Surface Warfare
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.
$46,250
per year, on average
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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.
