Satellite Communications Systems Operator & Maintainer

DC Army National Guard; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Monthly paycheck

GI Bill

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits for part-time

Life insurance

401(k) savings

Student Loan Repayment

Health care benefits

Bonuses

Job summary

DC Army National Guard seeks a Satellite Communications Systems Operator-Maintainer to install, operate, and maintain strategic and tactical satellite communications. Duties include transmitting, receiving, and logging messages, and monitoring emergency calls.

The role offers paid training and a path to tuition assistance while serving part-time. Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training are required, with classroom and field components.

Qualifications

• Must enlist in the Army National Guard.
• Must be at least a junior in high school or have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be between 17 and 35 years old.
• Must pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards.
• Must meet citizenship requirements.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication equipment

Teamwork

Endurance under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Satellite communications equipment

Job description

DC Army National Guard seeks a Satellite Communications Systems Operator-Maintainer to install, operate, and maintain strategic and tactical satellite communications. Duties include transmitting, receiving, and logging messages, and monitoring emergency calls.

The role offers paid training and a path to tuition assistance while serving part-time. Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training are required, with classroom and field components.