Intelligence communications interceptor
Also called communications locator, communications interceptor, intelligence intercept operator
Intelligence communications interceptors work in the air force in the development of intelligence in places like headquarters and command posts. They search and intercept electromagnetic traffic transmitted in different languages.
What you'd do
Collect real-time geolocation informationOperate radio equipmentAnalyse transmitted communicationsDevelop military intelligence recordsPerform scrambling operations+ 8 more essential skills
What the work is like
- Indoors
- Sitting most of the day
- Lots of contact with people
- Good freedom to decide
- Usually 40 hours a week
- Deadlines most weeks
- Some repetitive tasks
US data: based on the O*NET profile of the related, broader US job "Intelligence Analysts"
Will there be jobs?
There is no forecast for this group of jobs in the EU.
Right now
7 of 27 countries report a shortage of armed forces occupations, other ranks, 3 a surplus.
Armed forces occupations, other ranks · EURESWhat does it pay?
There is no pay estimate for this group in the EU.
Among armed forces occupations in the EU, women earn 17% less per hour than men. Armed forces occupations · Eurostat
What do I need to study?
Basic schoolingMost people start with basic schooling and learn on the job.
Fields that teach it
Earth sciences · Military and defence
Vocational route, EU
Fewer than 1 in 10 trainees in this field
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Will AI change it?
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