Also called: Distributed Antenna System Technician, In-Building Cellular Technician
Installs hidden antenna networks inside stadiums, hospitals, airports and subways so phones get signal where they otherwise would not.
You run cable above the ceiling of a basketball arena and mount small antennas every few rows. Later you walk the building with a test phone and scanner, mapping signal strength so 20,000 fans can all post videos at once.
Estimated; RF testing skills raise pay.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 1 year after high school. Low-voltage or telecom certificate plus on-the-job training.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training, 2-year college. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Telecommunications Technology, Electronics Technology.
Growing faster than average. 5G and public-safety radio rules push more buildings to add DAS.
Low risk for 10 years. Design software plans antenna spots, but running cable and testing on site stays hands-on.
Classes: Physics, Electronics, Computer networking.
Official data: O*NET occupation 49-2022.
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