Communications / Radio Officer CV example
A Communications / Radio Officer CV in the layout captains and crew agents expect. Use it as a guide, then build your own as a free PDF.
- Nationality
- French
- Date of birth
- 18 November 1995
- Available
- Now
- Visas
- B1/B2, Schengen
- Languages
- French (native), English (fluent)
Profile
4 years on yachts from 46m to 55m, private and charter, now working as Communications / Radio Officer. Strong in GMDSS radio operation, VSAT and Starlink management and network and firewall setup. Looking for a permanent position on a 55m+ yacht.
Tickets and certificates
Experience
- GMDSS radio operation
- VSAT and Starlink management
- Network and firewall setup
- Maritime cyber security
- Windows, macOS and iOS support
- Network switching and VLANs
- VSAT and Starlink management
Skills and education
VoIP and phone systems, Bandwidth and airtime budgeting, Discreet guest support. Level 3 Diploma in Marine Engineering.
Interests
Paddleboarding, hiking, baking
References
Captain of the 55m motor yacht
Current employer | Phone and email on the real CV
Head of department on the previous yacht
Previous employer | Phone and email on the real CV
Example CV. The person, the employers and the yachts are made up.
What employers look forFrom the Communications / Radio Officer guide
Most people hired come from merchant navy radio or ETO backgrounds, telecoms companies, or IT network jobs ashore. Captains want someone holding a GMDSS General Operator's Certificate who also knows a router from a modem at the command line. Proven work on Intellian, Cobham Sailor or KVH kit counts for a lot. So does a calm manner, because you will be explaining dropped calls to principals and their staff.
Tickets to listPut the ones you hold near the top, with dates
Must have
- STCW Basic Safety Training
- ENG1 medical
- GMDSS General Operator's Certificate (GOC)
- PDSD or Ship Security Awareness
Gets you hired
- Cisco CCNA or CompTIA Network+
- Maritime cyber security course
- Vendor training (Intellian, Cobham Sailor, KVH)
- ETO Certificate of Competency
- Crestron or AV integration certification
QuestionsSee what a Communications / Radio Officer earns
What tickets should a Communications / Radio Officer CV list?
List STCW Basic Safety Training, ENG1 medical, GMDSS General Operator's Certificate (GOC) and PDSD or Ship Security Awareness first, each with the date it was issued. Then add Cisco CCNA or CompTIA Network+ and Maritime cyber security course if you hold them.
How long should a Communications / Radio Officer CV be?
Two pages at most. Give your last three jobs in detail and one line each to older ones.
Can I copy this example CV?
Use the layout and the order, then replace every line with your own details. Never list a ticket or a job you do not have: captains and crew agents check certificates and call references.