What is a satellite installer and how to become one

Key steps to become a satellite installer

1. Explore satellite installer education requirements

   Most common satellite installer degrees

   High School Diploma

   34.9 %

   Associate

   30.4 %

   Bachelor's

   18.1 %

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2. Start to develop specific satellite installer skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Customer Service	59.46%
   Broadband	19.99%
   Site Surveys	10.81%
   Strong Customer Service	4.67%
   Direct TV	0.95%

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3. Complete relevant satellite installer training and internships

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

4. Research satellite installer duties and responsibilities

   • Manage telecommunications, data and CCTV equipment.
   • Connect HD receivers to broadband services, perform customer education as well as selling smart home services to customers.
   • Install cutting edge technology - place mounts, satellite dishes and receivers while ensuring broadband connectivity.
   • Install electronic burglar, fire, CCTV and card access systems in large commercial, small business and retail environments.

5. Prepare your satellite installer resume

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

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6. Apply for satellite installer jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a satellite 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