Army MOS · Communications

94E Radio Equipment Repairer

Overview

A Radio Equipment Repairer performs field level maintenance on radio receivers, transmitters, and associated equipment. The repairer also supervises field level maintenance on these radio systems.

Core Skills

  • radio equipment troubleshooting
  • RF communications fundamentals
  • field-level maintenance and repair
  • use of electronic test equipment
  • cable and connector fabrication
  • antenna setup and alignment
  • technical manual interpretation
  • soldering and circuit board repair
  • preventive maintenance checks and services
  • safety and ESD procedures

Civilian Software & Tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft Windows
  • AERONET calculator

Civilian Career Paths

  • Telecommunications
  • Radio Frequency Engineering
  • Network Operations
  • Network Engineering

Training & Development

Getting Started

  • CompTIA Tech+
  • CompTIA A+ · Funded · Promotion points
  • CompTIA Network+ · Funded · Promotion points
  • CompTIA Security+ · Funded · Promotion points
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) · Funded · Promotion points

Career Growth

  • Journeyman Certified Electronics Technician (CET)
  • CompTIA Linux+
  • ITIL Managing Professional (Version 5) designation

Also Common

  • Certified Electronics Technician (CET), ETA International
  • ITIL 4 Foundation
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

What the Work Involves

  • Inspect completed work to ensure all hardware is tight, antennas are level, hangers are properly fastened, proper support is in place, or adequate weather proofing has been installed.
  • Run appropriate power, ground, or coaxial cables.
  • Test operation of tower transmission components, using sweep testing tools or software.
  • Install all necessary transmission equipment components, including antennas or antenna mounts, surge arrestors, transmission lines, connectors, or tower-mounted amplifiers (TMAs).
  • Read work orders, blueprints, plans, datasheets or site drawings to determine work to be done.

Related Occupations

  • Telecommunications Equipment Installers and Repairers, Except Line Installers
  • Telecommunications Line Installers and Repairers
  • Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers
  • Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment

Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.

Defense contractor jobs for 94E

Formerly Known As (Legacy)

Retired codes that converted into 94E. Each legacy page documents the cited history.

Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.

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