What is a radio maintainer and how to become one

Key steps to become a radio maintainer

1. Explore radio maintainer education requirements

   Most common radio maintainer degrees

   Bachelor's

   50.0 %

   Associate

   35.0 %

   High School Diploma

   10.0 %

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2. Start to develop specific radio maintainer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   RF	43.25%
   Radio Equipment	34.58%
   Base Stations	22.17%

3. Complete relevant radio maintainer training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New radio maintainers learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a radio maintainer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real radio maintainer resumes.

4. Research radio maintainer duties and responsibilities

   • Lead basic reconnaissance operations and report enemy movements to commanding officers.
   • Perform electronics troubleshooting and repair on F/A-18 communication, navigation, identification and radar system components.
   • Receive work orders and repair radio equipment diligently to ensure all equipment function properly.

5. Apply for radio maintainer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a radio maintainer job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams