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What are the best certifications a 25S should be going after to transition into a SATCOM operator?

Veteran

Frank Ewere Schofield Barracks, HI

I am currently a 25S in the army. I am looking to start working on my certifications to build my resume and eventually transition into a successful civilian career.

1 November 2022 4 replies Career Advancement

Answers

Advisor

Richard Byrne Hillsborough, NJ

Search for SATCOM operator jobs
Examine particular requirements.
Add skills/certifications as necessary
Target versions of your resume emphasizing employer desired skills

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MOS 25S:
https://www.cool.osd.mil/army/moc/index.html?moc=25s&tab=overview
Certifications/Licenses:
https://www.cool.osd.mil/army/moc/index.html?moc=25s&tab=cred
Education:
https://www.cool.osd.mil/army/moc/index.html?moc=25s&tab=education

Commercial job search SATCOM operator location unspecified (168 jobs)
https://www.indeed.com/q-Satcom-Operator-jobs.html?vjk=94279f8be7598afb

F.Gov search (1 job)
https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/Results?k=satcom%20operator

Commercial job search Broadcast-Journalism location unspecified (1,994 jobs)
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=Broadcast+Journalism&sc=0kf%3Aattr%28FCGTU%7CHFDVW%7CQJZM9%7CUTPWG%252COR%29%3B&vjk=5cc6f7f0851c6067

Same search but with "Military Encouraged" (85 jobs)
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=Broadcast+Journalism&sc=0kf%3Aattr%28FCGTU%7CHFDVW%7CQJZM9%7CUTPWG%252COR%29attr%28MUDKG%29%3B&vjk=1f77e460cb469377

Alternately:
Log onto the ACP webpage,
click on the ACP Advisornet tab, & select the "Community" icon.
Under the "Advisors" tab, select "Real Estate" from the "Refine by" pull down box.
(Other selections include: Engineering, Information Technology, Project Management ... ),
Look for the "Show More" box at the bottom of the page.
Examine the advisor profiles, & use the ACP message feature for advice.
Alternately, you could have selected the "Companies" tab &
entered part of a company name as a keyword for initiating your search.

1 November 2022 Helpful answer

Advisor

Jason Aepli Walnut Creek, CA

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), because much of the work can include configuring routers and switches.

There’s not many certifications that are particularly relevant.

15 November 2022 Helpful answer

Advisor

Brock Renshaw Tampa, FL

Download the Military.com Transition app too. It helps align civilian work with your military experience.

Veteran

Frank Ewere Schofield Barracks, HI

Appreciate the information sir.

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