Advanced Satellite Communications Operator & Maintainer

DC Army National Guard; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

DC Army National Guard in Scranton recruits a Satellite Communication Systems Operator-Maintainer to install, operate, and maintain multi-channel satellite communications for both strategic and tactical missions. You will transmit, receive, log messages, encode/decode classified data, and support emergency communications while following military procedures.

Training begins with Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training, with paid instruction and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details).
• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED.
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35.
• Requires military enlistment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct stressed and unstressed network operations
• Maintenance of satellite communications equipment and associated devices
• Prepare system and equipment related forms and reports

Skills

Use of communication equipment

Working with codes

Maintenance and care of communications

Job description

DC Army National Guard in Scranton recruits a Satellite Communication Systems Operator-Maintainer to install, operate, and maintain multi-channel satellite communications for both strategic and tactical missions. You will transmit, receive, log messages, encode/decode classified data, and support emergency communications while following military procedures.

Training begins with Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training, with paid instruction and tuition assistance.