Description
Effective communication is vital to any mission’s success, so it’s essential we have the means to do so. It’s the job of Cable and Antenna Operations specialists to ensure that all cable and wireless systems are installed and maintained. From Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs) to coaxial cable and antenna systems, these experts make sure that we maintain the ability to monitor a mission and communicate with our Airmen from anywhere in the world.
Core Skills
- copper and fiber cabling installation
- LAN and WAN infrastructure support
- outside plant and inside plant cabling
- RF and antenna systems installation
- network troubleshooting and diagnostics
- reading blueprints and network diagrams
- cable testing and certification
- grounding and bonding practices
- documentation and as-built updates
- climbing and tower safety procedures
- change and configuration management
- customer service and end-user coordination
- work center scheduling and prioritization
- incident response for network outages
Common Certifications
- CompTIA Security+
- CompTIA Network+
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP Enterprise)
- BICSI Installer 2, Copper
- BICSI Installer 2, Optical Fiber
- Fiber Optic Association Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT)
- CompTIA Linux+
Civilian Career Paths
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
- NETWORK ENGINEERING
- NETWORK OPERATIONS
- CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Defense contractor jobs for 1D7X3
Browse openings matched to this specialty on military.contractors
Data sourced from official Air Force publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.