Communication Electronics Installation Technician - CSA

Crown Innovations, Inc.•Chicago, IL

11d•$20 - $49

About The Position

Crown is hiring a Communications Electronics Installation Technician for its floating electronics installation crew. The role involves 100% travel across the United States, often aligned with FAA regional boundaries, and requires installing and integrating complete communications facilities, including infrastructure, grounding, cabling, radios, and supporting systems. Although it is not initially a formal lead position, it offers opportunities for increased leadership responsibility based on performance. The technician may act as an on-site resource, work directly with FAA Air Traffic and Technical Operations personnel, and support field installation and construction crews. The technician installs, configures, aligns, tests, and troubleshoots VHF and UHF radios and related systems; supports Radio Control Equipment; integrates commercial Telco, RCL, field cable, and fiber optic requirements; installs and removes equipment; and completes FAA-required readings and documentation, including FRDF. The role also includes building communications infrastructure, interpreting engineering packages, coordinating with FAA personnel, and helping resolve site-specific challenges. The typical schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with non-standard hours as site requirements dictate. The hourly W2 rate is $20.00 to $49.00, depending on experience, qualifications, geographic location, internal equity, and business needs. Crown offers a 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, and vision plans, and PTO.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must be able to independently cover travel-related expenses in advance; expenses are reimbursed within approximately two weeks through a voucher system.
Must be able to obtain a federal security clearance. Eligibility criteria include no legal offenses within the past five years, no ongoing legal issues, and an honorable military discharge if previously served.
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.
Demonstrated experience installing and maintaining VHF and UHF ground-to-air communication equipment.
Familiarity with FAA National Airspace (NAS) communications systems, cabling, and equipment.
Ability to read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
Ability to generate required FAA documentation, including FRDF.
Ability to set up Radio Control Equipment (RCE).
Understanding of Telco requirements, including Commercial Telco, RCL, Field Cable, and Fiber Optics.
Ability to stand, sit, crouch, and work in one position for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and move up to 350 pounds using a hand truck or pallet jack.
Ability to climb and work at heights exceeding 60 feet.
Ability to occasionally work under severe time restraints.
Must be in good physical condition and able to pass a physical fitness assessment if required.
Must travel 100% of the time and be able to work non-standard hours as required by site needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with a spectrum analyzer.
Experience with a time-domain reflectometer.
Experience with a signal generator.
Experience with an oscilloscope.
Experience with microwave systems.
Experience with voice switch systems.
Experience with Air Traffic Control systems.
Commercial Driver’s License and trailer experience.
Experience operating heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, align, test, and troubleshoot VHF and UHF radios and associated communication systems.
Set up and support Radio Control Equipment (RCE).
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), and remove and properly dispose of legacy communications equipment.
Perform baseline electronic readings and prepare required documentation, including FRDF, in accordance with FAA Technical Handbooks.
Perform electronics testing procedures and coordinate frequency outages.
Mount and install antennas; run and terminate coaxial and other communications 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, ensuring suitable infrastructure for communications systems.
Read, interpret, and implement engineering diagrams, blueprints, and electrical wiring diagrams.
Follow engineering packages and participate in required field modifications and pre-installation meetings.
Interface with FAA Air Traffic and Technical Operations during installations.
Work in geographically isolated environments and develop solutions to on-site challenges.
Provide guidance and support to installation and construction crew members.
Communicate with team members, management, and stakeholders.