Communication Electronics Installation Technician - Lead

Crown Innovations, Inc.

8h•$20 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

Crown is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Communications Electronics Installation Technician to support our floating electronics installation crew. This position requires 100% travel across the United States, often aligned with FAA regional boundaries. This is a working Lead role. The selected candidate will both perform hands-on technical installation work and lead field execution activities. This role is responsible for leading and actively performing installations of complete communications facilities, including infrastructure, grounding, cabling, radios, and supporting systems, ensuring all work is executed in accordance with engineering specifications, FAA Technical Handbooks, safety requirements, and project timelines. The Lead Technician will serve as the primary on-site technical authority, interfacing directly with FAA Air Traffic and Technical Operations personnel, coordinating field execution activities, guiding installation crews, validating documentation accuracy, and ensuring overall system integrity and workmanship quality. Prior field leadership experience is required. This role is not intended for entry-level or aspiring leaders

Requirements

Demonstrated experience installing and maintaining VHF and UHF ground-to-air communication equipment
Direct hands-on experience with FAA National Airspace (NAS) communications systems, cabling, and equipment
Proven ability to independently execute and lead FAA radio installation projects
Demonstrated field leadership experience overseeing installation crews
Experience generating and validating FAA documentation including FRDF
Strong ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams
Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must possess a valid driver’s license
Must be able to independently cover travel-related expenses in advance, which are reimbursed within approximately two weeks through a voucher system
Must be able to obtain a federal security clearance. Clearance eligibility includes no legal offenses within the past five years, no ongoing legal issues, and honorable discharge if previously having served in the military.
Associate’s degree or completion of a two-year technical training or certification program in a relevant field, plus a minimum of two years of relevant experience
Ability to generate required FAA documentation including FRDF
Setup capability for Radio Control Equipment (RCE)
Understanding of Telco requirements including Commercial Telco, RCL, Field Cable, and Fiber Optics
Prior field leadership experience is required.
Ability to stand, sit, crouch, and work in one position for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and move up to 350 lbs with hand truck or pallet jack
Ability to climb and work at heights exceeding 60 feet
Ability to occasionally perform work under severe time restraints
Must be in good physical condition and able to pass a physical fitness assessment if required
Typical schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
Must be able to work non-standard hours depending on site requirements.
This is a 100% travel position.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the following is strongly preferred but not required:
Spectrum Analyzer
Time-Domain Reflectometer
Signal Generator
Oscilloscope
Microwave systems
Voice Switch systems
Air Traffic Control systems
Commercial Driver’s License and trailer experience
Experience operating heavy equipment

Responsibilities

Serve as the on-site technical lead while actively performing installation work
Direct, coordinate, and oversee installation crew activities to ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence
Interface with FAA Air Traffic and Technical Operations personnel as the primary field representative
Lead pre-installation meetings and coordinate frequency outages
Ensure compliance with engineering packages, FAA Technical Handbooks, and project specifications
Oversee and approve required field modifications and documentation
Independently install, configure, align, test, and troubleshoot VHF and UHF radios and associated communication systems
Lead and perform Radio Control Equipment (RCE) setup and validation
Connect and integrate Telco requirements including Commercial Telco, RCL, Field Cable, and Fiber Optics
Install new radio racks, radios, and other Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)
Remove and properly dispose of legacy communications equipment
Perform and validate baseline electronic readings and generate required documentation including FRDF in accordance with FAA Technical Handbooks
Lead electronics testing procedures and coordinate frequency outages
Actively mount and install antennas
Run and terminate coaxial cables and other communication cabling
Install and test grounding systems and implement surge protection measures
Perform basic electrical wiring and connections
Install and assemble equipment racks, cable trays, and electrical conduit
Ensure proper infrastructure is installed to support the communication system and verify workmanship quality
Read, interpret, and implement engineering diagrams, blueprints, and electrical wiring diagrams
Follow provided engineering packages and lead required field modifications
Work confidently in geographically isolated environments and develop solutions to unique on-site challenges
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to installation and construction crew members
Communicate effectively with team members, management, and federal stakeholders
Apply advanced understanding of electrical and electronic circuitry in real-world field applications