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All About Radio Operators

Job Description: Receive and transmit communications using radiotelephone equipment in accordance with government regulations. May repair equipment.

Daily Life Of a Radio Operator

Examine and operate new equipment prior to installation to ensure that it performs properly.
Monitor emergency frequencies to detect distress calls and respond by dispatching emergency equipment.
Communicate with receiving operators to exchange transmission instructions.
Send, receive, and interpret coded messages.
Operate radio equipment to communicate with ships, aircraft, mining crews, offshore oil rigs, logging camps and other remote operations.
Broadcast weather reports and warnings.

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What Every Radio Operator Should Know

Below is a list of the skills most Radio Operators say are important on the job.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Types of Radio Operator

Radiotelegraph Operator
Flight Follower
Photoradio Operator
Airline Operations Agent
Flight Communications Specialist

Job Demand for Radio Operators

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 900 jobs in the United States for Radio Operator. There is little to no growth in job opportunities for Radio Operator. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 100 job openings in this field each year.

The states with the most job growth for Radio Operator are Minnesota, Illinois, and Louisiana. Watch out if you plan on working in Washington, Ohio, or Louisiana. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

What is the Average Salary of a Radio Operator

Radio Operators make between $21,850 and $71,470 a year.

Radio Operators who work in Missouri, Florida, or Minnesota, make the highest salaries.

How much do Radio Operators make in different U.S. states?

State	Annual Mean Salary
Florida	$52,930
Louisiana	$35,210
Minnesota	$53,080
Missouri	$66,270
Ohio	$42,280
Texas	$36,620

What Tools & Technology do Radio Operators Use?

Below is a list of the types of tools and technologies that Radio Operators may use on a daily basis:

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Office
Web browser software
Email software
Database software

How to Become a Radio Operator

Individuals working as a Radio Operator have obtained the following education levels:

What work experience do I need to become a Radio Operator?

Where do Radio Operators Work?

The table below shows the approximate number of Radio Operators employed by various industries.

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