Careers

Career Description

A vast, global communications network is one of the many things that makes us the most powerful Air Force on the planet. Making sure the underlying infrastructure of this network is operating properly is the responsibility of Cyber Transport Systems specialists. Whether it's repairing a network hub at a stateside base or installing fiberoptic cable at a forward installation overseas, keeping our communications systems up and running is integral to our success.

Career Tasks

• Deploy, sustain, troubleshoot and repair standard voice, data and video network infrastructure systems and cryptographic equipment
• Perform, coordinate, integrate and supervise network design, configuration, operation, defense, restoration and improvements
• Analyze capabilities and performance, identify problems and take corrective action
• Fabricate, terminate and interconnect wiring and associated network infrastructure devices

Relevant Interests & Skills

• Electronics and Electrical
• Computers and Computer Science
• Future Technology

Training

After eight-and-a-half weeks of Basic Military Training, every Airman goes to technical training to learn their career. Here's the basic information about Cyber Transport Systems technical training:

School location: Keesler AFB [MS]

Length of course: 126 days

College degree earned: Electronics and Telecommunications

College credits earned: 54