Radio Mechanics

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 31,520 - 86,350; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical advisory firm in the United States seeks a Radio Mechanic to repair and maintain radio communication systems. Responsibilities include troubleshooting equipment, performing repairs, and calibrating radio systems for optimal performance. Key qualifications include skills in repairing, critical thinking, and quality control analysis. Candidates familiar with tools like Microsoft Excel and CMMS are preferred. This role offers competitive salaries and prospects for job growth in the field.

Responsibilities

• Examine malfunctioning radio equipment to locate defects.
• Repair circuits, wiring, and soldering.
• Calibrate and align components using scales and gauges.
• Mount equipment on transmission towers and in vehicles.

Skills

Repairing

Troubleshooting

Critical Thinking

Quality Control Analysis

Equipment Maintenance

Operation Monitoring

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

CMMS

Job description

What Does it Take to Be a Radio Mechanic?

Example of Radio Mechanic Job Test or repair mobile or stationary radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communications systems used in ship-to-shore communications and found in service and emergency vehicles.

A Day in the Life of a Radio Mechanic

• Examine malfunctioning radio equipment to locate defects such as loose connections, broken wires, or burned-out components, using schematic diagrams and test equipment.
• Repair circuits, wiring, and soldering, using soldering irons and hand tools to install parts and adjust connections.
• Turn setscrews to adjust receivers for maximum sensitivity and transmitters for maximum output.
• Remove and replace defective components and parts such as conductors, resistors, semiconductors, and integrated circuits, using soldering irons, wire cutters, and hand tools.
• Calibrate and align components, using scales, gauges, and other measuring instruments.
• Mount equipment on transmission towers and in vehicles such as ships or ambulances.

Skills Needed to be a Radio Mechanic

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

• Repairing: Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Troubleshooting: Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Quality Control Analysis: Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Equipment Maintenance: Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Related Job Titles

• Field Service Technician
• Radio Repairman

Radio Mechanic Job Outlook

In 2016, there was an estimated number of 14,500 jobs in the United States for Radio Mechanic. New jobs are being produced at a rate of 5.5% which is above the national average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 800 new jobs for Radio Mechanic by 2026. The BLS estimates 1,600 yearly job openings in this field.

The states with the most job growth for Radio Mechanic are Nevada, Utah, and Georgia. Watch out if you plan on working in Kansas, North Dakota, or Maine. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Radio Mechanic Average Salary

The average yearly salary of a Radio Mechanic ranges between $31,520 and $86,350.

Radio Mechanics who work in Pennsylvania, Alaska, or Tennessee, make the highest salaries.

Tools & Technologies Used by Radio Mechanics

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Radio Mechanics:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Computerized maintenance management system CMMS