Radio Operators
Also called:
Communications Specialist, Radio Electronics Officer (REO), Flight Communications Specialist, Radio Operator
see titles from the Army, Marine Corps, or Navy.
Cannon Fire Direction Specialist; Cavalry Scout; Cryptologic Linguist; Electronic Warfare Specialist; Intelligence Analyst; Microwave Systems Operator-Maintainer; Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)/High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) Crewmember; Radio Operator-Maintainer; Signals Collector/Analyst; Special Forces Communications Sergeant; Tactical Automated Fire Control Systems Specialist
Digital (Multi-channel) Wideband Transmission Equipment Operator; Field Radio Operator; Radio Chief; Satellite Communications Operator; Tropospheric Scatter Radio Multi-channel Equipment Operator
Cryptologic Technician Collection; Electronic Technician - Navigation; Fire Controlman; Naval Aircrewman Avionics; Naval Aircrewman Mechanical; Naval Aircrewman Tactical Helicopter; Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Communication Technician; SSN Radio Frequency (RF)Equipment Operator; Sonar Technician (Surface); TRIDENT I/II Radio Frequency (RF) Equipment 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 in order to detect distress calls and respond by dispatching emergency equipment.
- Communicate with receiving operators in order to exchange transmission instructions.
- Operate radio equipment in order 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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Examples of the technology used in this career will be available soon.
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high school diploma or
some college
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$44,810
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 Army, Marine Corps, or Navy.
