Acoustic Consultant
Advise Engineers and others on the ins and outs of sound control.
Airline Radio Operator
Transmit and receive messages between station and aircraft.
Transmits and receives messages between station and aircraft or other ground stations by radiotelephone: Sends meteorological data to aircraft by radiotelephone. Relays by telegraphic typewriter to DISPATCHER transmissions from aircraft, such as number of passengers aboard, estimated time of arrival, mechanical condition of plane, and requests for repairs. Relays instructions of air traffic control centers to airplane when communication fails. Makes connections between telephone and radio equipment to permit direct communication between DISPATCHER and airplane. Must be licensed by Federal Communications Commission.
Personality Traits
Reliable: You can always be counted on to do a good job.
Team Player: You're able to listen, communicate, and work with tons of different people.
Calm Under Pressure: You keep your cool when dealing with highly stressful situations.
Salary and Education
How much does an
Airline Radio Operator make?
Nationally: $21,000 – $69,000
Main education level: Certificate
source: US Dept of Labor
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