25S Satellite Communication Systems Operator-Maintainer
DC Army National Guard · Lewisville, TX · 5 days ago
Information Technology$200–$250/hrPart-time
Duties
- transmitting, receiving, and logging messages according to military procedures
- encoding and decoding classified messages
- operating telephone switchboards
- installing, maintaining, and operating communications equipment
- monitoring and responding to emergency calls
Advanced Skills
- providing guidance on technical issues to other Soldiers
- identifying and reporting electronic jamming and deception
- applying appropriate electronic countermeasures
Skills You'll Learn
- use of various types of communication equipment
- working with codes
- maintenance and care of communications equipment
Benefits
- paid training
- a monthly paycheck
- Montgomery GI Bill
- and State tuition assistance
- retirement benefits for part-time service
- low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
- 401(k)-type savings plan
- student loan repayment program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
- health care benefits available
- V.A. home loans
- bonuses, if applicable
Requirements
- must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
- must be between the ages of 17 and 35
- must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
- must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)