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Radio Operators

SOC 27-4013.00

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

Zone 3 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Green

Top Skills 8

Speaking

4.1

Active Listening

4.0

Reading Comprehension

3.5

Writing

3.4

Monitoring

3.4

Critical Thinking

3.2

Time Management

3.2

Coordination

3.1

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service

4.2

Public Safety and Security

4.1

Computers and Electronics

3.8

Telecommunications

3.8

English Language

3.5

Communications and Media

3.5

Clerical

3.5

Administration and Management

3.1

Key Tasks

1Monitor emergency frequencies to detect distress calls and respond by dispatching emergency equipment.

2Communicate with receiving operators to exchange transmission instructions.

3Operate radio equipment to communicate with ships, aircraft, mining crews, offshore oil rigs, logging camps and other remote operations.

4Broadcast weather reports and warnings.

5Maintain station logs of messages transmitted and received for activities such as flight testing and fire locations.

Also Known As

Aircraft Dispatcher Airline Operations Agent Airline Radio Operator Avionics Supervisor Centrex Radio Operator Communications Specialist Communications Technician Continuous Wave Operator (CW Operator) Dispatcher Electronic Intelligence Operations Specialist