ONET Occupations » 49-2021.01

Radio Mechanics

Test or repair mobile or stationary radio transmitting and receiving equipment and two-way radio communications systems used in ship-to-shore communications and found in service and emergency vehicles.

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Parachute skills

  1. Repair - Things (4.73)
  2. Pay attention to details - Data (4.13)
  3. Follow through, get things done - People (3.94)
  4. Use my brain - Data (3.92)
  5. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (3.87)
  6. Manipulate - Things (3.75)
  7. Use my body, hands, fingers, with unusual dexterity or strength - Things (3.75)
  8. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.75)
  9. Imagine - Data (3.69)
  10. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.69)
  11. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.64)
  12. Listen - People (3.63)
  13. Use my intuition - Data (3.63)
  14. Visualize, including in three dimensions - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Critical Thinking (3.75)
  2. Repairing (3.62)
  3. Quality Control Analysis (3.62)
  1. Finger Dexterity (3.75)
  2. Near Vision (3.75)
  3. Oral Comprehension (3.63)
  4. Problem Sensitivity (3.63)
  5. Deductive Reasoning (3.63)
  6. Inductive Reasoning (3.63)
  7. Visualization (3.50)
  8. Manual Dexterity (3.50)
  1. Integrity (4.35)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.13)
  3. Dependability (4.08)
  4. Initiative (4.03)
  5. Persistence (3.94)
  6. Analytical Thinking (3.92)
  7. Cooperation (3.87)
  8. Stress Tolerance (3.82)
  9. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.81)
  10. Achievement/Effort (3.78)
  11. Self Control (3.78)
  12. Independence (3.66)
  13. Innovation (3.64)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (4.73)
  2. Interacting With Computers (4.12)
  3. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.08)
  4. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.96)
  5. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.87)
  6. Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (3.83)
  7. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.80)
  8. Getting Information (3.76)
  9. Thinking Creatively (3.69)
  10. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.66)
  11. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.65)
  12. Documenting/Recording Information (3.64)
  13. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (3.64)
  14. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.55)
  1. Test Electronic Or Electrical Circuit Connections (4.73)
  2. Calibrate Or Adjust Electronic Equipment Or Instruments To Specification (4.73)
  3. Replace Electronic Components (4.73)
  4. Install Electronic Power, Communication, Control, Or Security Equipment Or Systems (4.73)
  5. Install Electronic Equipment, Components, Or Systems (4.73)
  6. Install/Connect Electrical Equipment To Power Circuit (4.73)
  7. Repair Or Replace Electrical Wiring, Circuits, Fixtures, Or Equipment (4.73)
  8. Repair Electronic Components, Equipment, Or Systems (4.73)
  9. Modify Electrical Or Electronic Equipment Or Products (4.73)
  10. Conduct Sequential Tests To Locate Electronic Malfunction (4.73)
  11. Test Electrical/Electronic Wiring, Equipment, Systems Or Fixtures (4.73)
  12. Analyze Operation Of Malfunctioning Electrical Or Electronic Equipment (4.73)
  13. Perform Safety Inspections In Industrial, Manufacturing Or Repair Setting (3.87)
  14. Read Work Order, Instructions, Formulas, Or Processing Charts (3.76)
  15. Read Blueprints (3.76)
  16. Read Schematics (3.76)
  17. Read Technical Drawings (3.76)
  18. Understand Service Or Repair Manuals (3.65)
  19. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (3.65)
  20. Distinguish Colors (3.65)
  21. Understand Detailed Electronic Design Specifications (3.65)
  22. Understand Technical Information For Electronic Repair Work (3.65)