1D7X3 - CABLE AND ANTENNA OPERATIONS AFSC Enlisted

Summary

Effective communication is vital to any mission’s success, so it’s essential we have the means to do so. It’s the job of Cable and Antenna Operations specialists to ensure that all cable and wireless systems are installed and maintained. From Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs) to coaxial cable and antenna systems, these experts make sure that we maintain the ability to monitor a mission and communicate with our Airmen from anywhere in the world.

What You’ll Do

• Install, maintain and modify copper core, coaxial, waveguide and fiber-optic cable and antenna systems.
• Climb antenna support structures and wooden poles to various heights for maintenance.
• Interpret technical data to work on cable and antenna systems.
• Operate and perform maintenance on tools, test equipment, auxiliary equipment and vehicles.
• Locate, repair and replace faulty closures in various systems.

Duties

• Perform duties related to specialized field requirements.
• Support Air Force mission objectives through technical expertise.
• Develop, maintain, and implement standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate with other units to accomplish mission requirements.
• Supervise and train personnel as required.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid state driver’s license to operate government motor vehicles
• Normal color vision
• Normal depth perception, gait and balance
• Physical ability to perform climbing duties
• Freedom from fear of heights and claustrophobia
• Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
• Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment

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.

Training Stages

• Basic Military Training: 7.5 weeks
• TECHNICAL TRAINING: 80 Days
• TECH SCHOOL LOCATION: Sheppard AFB, TX
• STATUS UPON COMPLETION: Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Electronic Systems Technology

Minimum Education

You must be 17–42 years of age, a U.S. citizen and obtain a qualifying ASVAB score. *High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year. Applicants who are non-graduates or non-alternate credential holders must obtain an AFQT Test score of 65 or higher on the ASVAB

Components

• Air Force Active Duty