
RADIO FREQUENCY TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS
CONNECTING OUR FORCES
Communication is essential to our base operations and the effective pursuit of our missions. It’s the job of Radio Frequency Transmission Systems specialists to install and maintain our radio frequency communications. These experts must deploy, sustain, troubleshoot and repair the vast variety of communications devices—including antenna systems, tuners and transmission lines—to ensure our ability to communicate and our continued success.
- Perform wireless radio and satellite systems and equipment maintenance activities
- Deploy and activate mobile and transportable transmission equipment
- Determine equipment operational status
- Install ground radio, satellite and telemetry communication systems
- Evaluate base comprehensive plan and civil engineering projects
CAREER TASKS
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
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MINIMUM EDUCATION
High school diploma, GED with 15 college credits, or GED
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ASVAB REQUIREMENTS
Electronics
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QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of electricity and radio theory
- Normal color vision
- Completion of a current National Agency Check, Local Agency Checks and Credit
- Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
- Must be between the ages of 17 and 39

TRAINING & EDUCATION
How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.
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BASIC MILITARY TRAINING
7.5 weeks
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TECHNICAL TRAINING
96 days
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TECH SCHOOL LOCATION
Keesler AFB MS
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STATUS UPON COMPLETION
Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Electronic Systems Technology
- INTERESTS & SKILLS
- Science & Technology

TAKE A BREAK
Flights and 30-days vacation with pay each year.