| Job Title : |
Satellite operator/maintainer |
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| Job Reference : |
usang |
| Location : |
United States |
| Posted on : |
Wed May 07, 2008 |
| Job category: |
National Guard, Intelligence, Enlisted, Electronics |
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| Job Description |
Helping provide effective and efficient communications is the primary function of the National Guard satellite communications systems operator/maintainer. This specialist helps to keep the lines of communications open and responding to critical messages. Duties include:
Receiving and transmitting messages
Encoding and decoding messages
Operating telephone switchboards
Installing, operating and maintaining related communications equipment
Monitoring and answering emergency calls
Training
National Guard training usually is scheduled to accommodate a members civilian life, whether it is for the job or school. Each member first attends Initial Entry Training. After basic training, a solider then reports for Advanced Individual Training, which may vary in length depending on your specialty. Training continues for one drill weekend each month and one annual training period, which is usually two weeks in the summer.
Helpful skills
An ideal candidate for a National Guard satellite communication systems operator/maintainer should:
Be interest in working with communications equipment, satellite systems and codes
Be able to remain calm in stressful situations
Be physically and mentally fit
Enjoy working on a team |
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