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Radio Operators - 27-4013.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Receive and transmit communications using radiotelephone equipment in accordance with government regulations. May repair equipment.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Communications Specialist
  • Radio Electronics Officer (REO)
  • Flight Communications Specialist
  • Radio Operator
  • Telecommunication Operator
  • Airline Operations Agent
  • Flight Follower
  • Police Communications Operator
  • Communications Technician
  • Radio Electronics Technician (RET)

SOC Occupation Groups

Related Occupations

Tasks

  • Broadcast weather reports and warnings.
  • Communicate with receiving operators in order to exchange transmission instructions.
  • Conduct periodic equipment inspections and routine tests in order to ensure that operations standards are met.
  • Coordinate radio-related aspects of locating and contacting airplanes and ships that are missing or in distress.
  • Determine and obtain bearings of sources from which signals originate, using direction-finding procedures and equipment.
  • Examine and operate new equipment prior to installation in order to ensure that it performs properly.
  • Maintain station logs of messages transmitted and received for activities such as flight testing and fire locations.
  • Monitor emergency frequencies in order to detect distress calls and respond by dispatching emergency equipment.
  • Operate radio equipment in order to communicate with ships, aircraft, mining crews, offshore oil rigs, logging camps and other remote operations.
  • Operate sound-recording equipment in order to record signals and preserve broadcasts for purposes such as analysis by intelligence personnel.
  • Repair radio equipment as necessary, using electronic testing equipment, hand tools, and power tools.
  • Review applicable regulations regarding radio communications, and report violations.
  • Send, receive, and interpret coded messages.
  • Set up antennas and mobile communication units during military field exercises.
  • Turn controls or throw switches in order to activate power, adjust voice volume and modulation, and set transmitters on specified frequencies.

Detailed Work Activities

  • adhere to government aviation regulations
  • analyze operation of malfunctioning electrical or electronic equipment
  • calibrate or adjust electronic equipment or instruments to specification
  • communicate technical information
  • communicate visually or verbally
  • conduct performance testing
  • conduct sequential tests to locate electronic malfunction
  • direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
  • distinguish colors
  • evaluate equipment for compliance with standards
  • fabricate, assemble, or disassemble manufactured products by hand
  • install electronic equipment, components, or systems
  • install electronic power, communication, control, or security equipment or systems
  • install/connect electrical equipment to power circuit
  • maintain daily logs or records
  • modify electrical or electronic equipment or products
  • monitor audio or video transmission or reception
  • operate radio transmitter, receiver, or auxiliary equipment
  • operate sound-reproducing or recording equipment
  • read blueprints
  • read schematics
  • read technical drawings
  • repair or replace electrical wiring, circuits, fixtures, or equipment
  • repair transmitting equipment
  • replace electronic components
  • search for overdue aircraft
  • solder electrical or electronic connections or components
  • test electrical/electronic wiring, equipment, systems or fixtures
  • test electronic or electrical circuit connections
  • understand detailed electronic design specifications
  • understand service or repair manuals
  • understand technical information for electronic repair work
  • understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
  • use diagnostic software in electronics repair
  • use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment
  • use government regulations
  • use hand or power tools
  • use interpersonal communication techniques
  • use oscilloscopes in electronics repair
  • use precision tools in electronics repair
  • use soldering equipment
  • use voltmeter, ammeter, or ohmmeter

Military Crosswalk Titles

  • Cannon Fire Direction Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
  • Cavalry Scout (Army - Enlisted)
  • Combat Documentation/Production Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
  • Combat Signaler (Army - Enlisted)
  • Communications Interceptor/Locator (Army - Enlisted)
  • Cryptologic Communications Interceptor/Locator (Army - Enlisted)
  • Cryptologic Linguist (Army - Enlisted)
  • Cryptologic Technician Collection (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Digital (Multi-channel) Wideband Transmission Equipment Operator (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • ECS Operator (Navy - Enlisted)
  • EHF Satellite Communications Operator-Maintainer (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Electromagnetic Spectrum Manager (Army - Enlisted)
  • Electronic Technician - Navigation (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Electronic Warfare Operator, Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Electronic Warfare Operator, Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Electronic Warfare Operator, Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Electronic Warfare Operator, Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Electronic Warfare Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
  • EW/SIGINT Emitter Identifier/Locator (Army - Enlisted)
  • EW/SIGINT Morse Interceptor (Army - Enlisted)
  • EW/SIGINT Non-Morse Interceptor (Army - Enlisted)
  • Field Radio Operator (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Fire Control Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Fire Controlman (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Fire Support Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
  • Fleet SATCOM Terminal Operator (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • High Frequency Communication Central Operator (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Intelligence Analyst (Army - Enlisted)
  • LHD Class Radio Communications Systems Controller (Navy - Enlisted)
  • M1 Armor Crewman (Army - Enlisted)
  • Microwave Systems Operator-Maintainer (Army - Enlisted)
  • Military Affiliate Radio System Radio Operator (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Mobile Systems Facilities Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator (Army - Enlisted)
  • Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator-Maintainer (Army - Enlisted)
  • Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)/High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) Crewmember (Army - Enlisted)
  • Naval Aircrewman Avionics (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Naval Aircrewman Helicopter (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Naval Aircrewman Mechanical (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Naval Aircrewman Operator (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Naval Aircrewman Tactical Helicopter (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Naval Special Warfare (NSW) Communication Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Network Switching Systems Operator-Maintainer (Army - Enlisted)
  • Operations Specialist (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Radio Chief (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Radio Communications Systems Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
  • Radio Operator (Army - Enlisted)
  • Radio Operator-Maintainer (Army - Enlisted)
  • Radio Telegraph Operator (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Radio Teletype Operator (Army - Enlisted)
  • Radio Teletypewriter Operator (Non-Morse) (Army - Enlisted)
  • Radioman (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
  • Radioman (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Radioman Watchstander (Coast Guard - Enlisted)
  • Remote Receiving Station (RRS) Operator (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Satellite Communications Operator (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Signal Security Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
  • Signal Support Systems Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
  • Signalman (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Signalman Tracking NEC (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Signals Collection/Identification Analyst (Army - Enlisted)
  • Signals Collector/Analyst (Army - Enlisted)
  • Signals Intelligence Analyst (Army - Enlisted)
  • Sonar Technician (Surface) (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Special Forces Communications Sergeant (Army - Enlisted)
  • Special Warfare Boat Operator (Navy - Enlisted)
  • SSN Radio Frequency (RF)Equipment Operator (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Tactical Automated Fire Control Systems Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
  • Transmission System Technician (Navy - Enlisted)
  • TRIDENT ECS Operator (Navy - Enlisted)
  • TRIDENT I/II Radio Frequency (RF) Equipment Operator (Navy - Enlisted)
  • Tropospheric Scatter Radio Multi-channel Equipment Operator (Marine Corps - Enlisted)
  • Voice-Radio Operator (Army - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

  • Radio Station Operator

DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Airline-Radio Operator
  • Airline-Radio Operator, Chief
  • Dispatcher
  • Electronic Intelligence Operations Specialist
  • Photoradio Operator
  • Radio Officer
  • Radio Station Operator
  • Radio-Intelligence Operator
  • Radiotelegraph Operator
  • Radiotelephone Operator