Communications Operator Cover Letter Template

Dear Hiring Manager, I have spent years on the radios and satellites keeping important messages moving and the watches calm. In my last role I handled the maritime distress watch and weather warnings for a busy coast, and I consistently logged over 1,200 messages a month with accuracy that earned reliable acknowledgements across shifts. Working with satellite links and VHF radios, I kept the message flow clear even when the workload spiked. I want to bring solid hands on skills in radiotelephony, radiotelegraph and radio telex to [Company Name]. I’m comfortable with log keeping, navigational data handling and interfacing with inland services. I can read Morse code when needed, and I keep the station compliant with radio and radar maintenance routines, plus I can step in to perform minor repairs if a fault pops up during a watch. One example stands out from my time at [Previous Company]. A three hour weather warning broadcast window overlapped with a maintenance window and several ships queued for distress watch. I coordinated with the on call team, reallocated frequencies and logged every transmission in real time. The result was a clean, continuous broadcast with no missed messages and a per shift accuracy improvement that significantly reduced reporting errors. I’m available for a chat about how my experience fits this role and how I can contribute to your team. I’m happy to discuss availability and next steps at your convenience. Kind regards, [Your Name]