94E Radio Equipment Repairer

OVERVIEW
The Radio Equipment Repairer performs or supervises field- and sustainment -level maintenance on radio receivers, transmitters, communication security equipment, controlled cryptographic items and other associated equipment.

JOB DUTIES

• Install and repair circuits and wiring
• Calibrate and align equipment components
• Use test, measurement and diagnostic equipment; test program sets; and interactive electronic technical manuals to troubleshoot and repair equipment
• Perform preventive maintenance checks and services on equipment

TRAINING
Job training for a Radio Equipment Repairer requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 21 weeks and 1 day of Advanced Individual Training at Fort Eisenhower, GA with on-the-job instructions. Part of this time is spent in the classroom, and part takes place in the field.

Some of the skills you'll learn are:

• Mechanical, electronic and electrical principles
• Preventive maintenance procedures
• Line installation and wiring technique
• Communication security policy and procedure

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Interest in mathematics and solving problems
• High attention to detail
• Interest in working with electrical, electronic and electromechanical equipment

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Electronics (EL): 102

Learn more about the ASVAB. 

WARRANT OFFICER TRACK
948B Electronic Systems Maintenance Warrant Officer

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will prepare you for a career with companies that design and make communications and electronic equipment. Radio repair, radio mechanics, teletype repair and station installation are all potential positions to consider. 

Through your extensive Army National Guard training and experience and some additional study, you may be able to qualify for Electronics Technician Association certification.