Radio Operators
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Civilian:
Receive and transmit communications using radiotelephone equipment in accordance with government regulations. May repair equipment.
Military:
The ability to relay information between air, sea, and ground forces is critical in the military. The military has sophisticated communications systems that use a variety of technologies and telecommunications equipment such as radios, telephones, antennas, satellites, and complex security and network devices. Communications equipment operators use these systems to transmit, receive, and decode messages at military locations throughout the world.
Job Titles
- Aircraft Dispatcher
- Airline Operations Agent
- Airline Radio Operator
- Avionics Supervisor
- Centrex Radio Operator
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Nationwide Salary Average*
- Civilian:
- $44,630
- Military:
- $44,001
*Average calculated based on median level of pay
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