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Radio, Cellular, and Tower Equipment Installers and Repairers

Also known as: Avionics Repair Technician, Avionics Technician, Cell Tower Climber, Cellular Equipment Installer, Cellular Equipment Repairer, Cellular Tower Climber, Certified Tower Climber, Communications Tower Climber, Communications Tower Technician, Field Service Technician

Repair, install or maintain mobile or stationary radio transmitting, broadcasting, and receiving equipment, and two-way radio communications systems used in cellular telecommunications, mobile broadband, ship-to-shore, aircraft-to-ground communications, and radio equipment in service and emergency vehicles. May test and analyze network coverage.

Education & Training

Percentage of workers at each education and training level

Education Level

Less than High School6%
High School Diploma37%
Some College16%
Post-Secondary Certificate16%
Associate's Degree19%
Bachelor's Degree6%

Prior Experience Needed

Work experience required to enter this job

None16%
1-3 months1%
3-6 months7%
6 months - 1 year33%
1-2 years13%
4-6 years16%
6-8 years7%
Over 10 years6%

Training Provided After Hiring

How long it typically takes to learn on the job

Up to 1 month11%
1-3 months10%
3-6 months36%
6 months - 1 year14%
1-2 years8%
2-4 years14%
6-8 years6%

How AI Impacts Each Task

19 tasks analyzed

Climb communication towers to install, replace, or repair antennas or auxiliary equipment used to transmit and receive radio waves.

Perform maintenance or repair work on existing tower equipment, using hand or power tools.

Read work orders, blueprints, plans, datasheets or site drawings to determine work to be done.

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.

Bolt equipment into place, using hand or power tools.

Essential Soft Skills

Traits that are hard for AI to replicate

Attention to DetailDependabilityIntegrityStress ToleranceAnalytical ThinkingInitiativeCooperationPersistenceSelf ControlIndependenceAdaptability/FlexibilityAchievement/Effort

Wage & Employment (2024)

Median Wage

$64,190

per year

Mean Wage

$69,180

per year

Employment

11K

workers

Wage Range

$42,360 - $102,550

10th - 90th pct

Wage Distribution

$42,360Median: $64,190$102,550
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