Satellite Communications Operator & Maintainer

DC Army National Guard; Newberry (SC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Montgomery GI Bill

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Low-cost life insurance

401(k)-type savings plan

Student Loan Repayment Program

Health care benefits

VA home loans

Bonuses

Most drill weekends pay $200–$250

Job summary

DC Army National Guard seeks a Satellite Communication Systems Operator-Maintainer to install, operate, and maintain strategic and tactical satellite communications. You will transmit, receive, log messages, and support emergency response, under military procedures.

Training lasts 10 weeks of Basic Training and 18 weeks of Advanced Individual Training; benefits include tuition assistance and health care, with paid drill weekends.

Qualifications

• Enlistment in the Army National Guard.
• Ages 17–35 and high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass a physical exam and meet standards.
• Citizenship requirements as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Operate stressed and unstressed network operations.
• Maintain satellite communications equipment and related devices.
• Prepare system and equipment related forms and reports.

Skills

Interest in communications

Work under pressure

Team player

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

SATCOM equipment

Job description

DC Army National Guard seeks a Satellite Communication Systems Operator-Maintainer to install, operate, and maintain strategic and tactical satellite communications. You will transmit, receive, log messages, and support emergency response, under military procedures.

Training lasts 10 weeks of Basic Training and 18 weeks of Advanced Individual Training; benefits include tuition assistance and health care, with paid drill weekends.