What is a satellite dish installer and how to become one

Key steps to become a satellite dish installer

1. Explore satellite dish installer education requirements

   Most common satellite dish installer degrees

   Associate

   38.2 %

   High School Diploma

   27.6 %

   Bachelor's

   25.0 %

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2. Start to develop specific satellite dish installer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Customer Service	39.19%
   Service Calls	12.25%
   Customers Homes	7.88%
   RAN	7.45%
   Direct TV	7.44%

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3. Complete relevant satellite dish installer training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New satellite dish installers 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 satellite dish installer based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real satellite dish installer resumes.

4. Research satellite dish installer duties and responsibilities

   • Attain the grade of Sargent, E5.
   • Manage telecommunications, data and CCTV equipment.
   • Repair, install and diagnose microwave multi-channel communication equipment, PCM.
   • Perform preventative maintenance, troubleshot breakdowns and repair malfunctioning HVAC systems and components; utilize measuring and testing instruments.

5. Prepare your satellite dish installer resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your satellite dish installer resume.

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6. Apply for satellite dish installer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a satellite dish installer 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