Communications Systems Technician
Also posted as Aviation Communications Technician; Radio Systems Technician; Voice/Data Communications Technician
A communications systems technician maintains, tests, and repairs aviation radio, voice, data, RF, and network-interface systems used in air traffic and airport operations. It's hands-on work in communication sites, airport facilities, air traffic infrastructure locations, and electronics maintenance shops, where technical instructions, safety procedures, troubleshooting, and accurate documentation all matter.
Below: what it pays, what you'd do, the skills you need, and how to become one.
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How much does it pay?
Explore the core responsibilities of this role, from daily operations and equipment handling to safety, quality, and performance requirements.
Maintain radio systems
Inspect and service transmitters, receivers, antennas, cables, consoles, and related voice communication equipment.
Troubleshoot voice/data faults
Use diagnostics and test equipment to isolate RF, audio, network, power, or interface problems.
Restore communication paths
Repair, replace, configure, or verify components so operational communication channels remain available.
Document system changes
Record tests, repairs, frequencies/configurations, outages, and maintenance actions.
What skills do you need?
Three core skills sit at the heart of this role. You can learn all of them through short, hands-on training.
Radio Communications Maintenance
Maintaining radios, antennas, consoles, and related communication equipment used in aviation operations.
Voice / Data Systems
Troubleshooting voice circuits, data links, network interfaces, and audio paths.
Network Interfaces
Understanding how communication equipment connects to IP, serial, or other networked systems.
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