Radio, Cellular, & Tower Equipment Installers & Repairers
Radio Frequency Technician (RF Tech), Radio Technician (Radio Tech), Tower Technician (Tower Tech), Two-Way Radio Technician (Two-Way Radio Tech)
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Advanced Fighter Aircraft Integrated Avionics; Avionics Test Station And Components Helper, Avionics Sensor Systems and ElectronicWarfare Systems; Bomber/Special Electronic Warfare and Radar Surveillance Integrated Avionics Helper, E-8; Bomber/Special Integrated Communication/Navigation/Mission Systems Helper, B-2; Bomber/Special Integrated Instrument and Flight Control Systems Helper, B-1; Cable and Antenna Systems; Mobility Air Forces Integrated Communication/Navigation/Mission Systems Apprentice, C-130/WC-130 (except SOF/PR and EC-130); Mobility Air Forces Integrated Instrument and Flight Control Systems; Mobility Air Forces Integrated Instrument and Flight Control Systems Journeyman, KC-135; Special Operations Forces/Personnel Recovery (SOF/PR) Integrated Communication/Navigation/Mission Systems Journeyman, MHU-139
AH-64 Armament/Electrical/Avionics Systems Repairer; Avionic Mechanic; Command and Control Systems Integrator; Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager; Electronic Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer; Electronic Warfare Technician; MQ-1 Repairer; Network Communication Systems Specialist; Radio Equipment Repairer; Signal Operations
Aviation Maintenance Technician; Electronics Technician; Information System Technician; Intelligence Specialist
AN/TRC-170 Technician; Aircraft Avionics Technician, CH-53; Aircraft Communications/Navigation/Radar Systems Technician, F/A-18; Aviation Radar Repairer; Cyberspace Warfare Operator; Field Artillery Sensor Support Marine; Ground Electronics Telecommunications and Information Technology Systems Maintainer; Metrology Technician; Satellite Transmissions System Operator; Tactical Transmission Systems Operator Maintainer
AEGIS Ashore Communications Technician; AN/USN-3(V) Satellite Signals Landing System Maintenance Technician; Aviation Electronics Intermediate Level Technician; Common Submarine Radio Room (CSRR) Maintenance Technician; Cryptologic Systems Maintenance Technician; Electronics Technician, Submarine, Communications; Information Systems Technician Submarines; MH-60R Multi Mission Helicopter Aircrewman; Radio Frequency Operator; Surface Cryptologic Carry-On Program (CCOP) Director
RF Transmission Systems; RF Transmission Systems Apprentice; RF Transmission Systems Craftsman; RF Transmission Systems Helper; RF Transmission Systems Journeyman
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:
- Inspect completed work to ensure all hardware is tight, antennas are level, hangers are properly fastened, proper support is in place, or adequate weather proofing has been installed.
- Run appropriate power, ground, or coaxial cables.
- Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software.
Knowledge
Engineering and Technology
- computers and electronics
- mechanical
Communications
- telecommunications
- multimedia
Business
- customer service
- management
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Skills
Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- reading work related information
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Abilities
Hand and Finger Use
- keep your arm or hand steady
- hold or move items with your hands
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- order or arrange things
Verbal
- listen and understand what people say
- communicate by speaking
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Cooperation
- Initiative
- Adaptability/Flexibility
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
Analytical or scientific software
- AERONET calculator
- Zoho WebNMS Cell Tower Manager
Education
Education: (rated 3 of 5)
high school diploma/GED or
certificate after high school
usually needed
certificate after high school
usually needed
Job Outlook
Average
New job opportunities are likely in the future.
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