Communication Electronics Installation Technician - Indy Locale

Crown Innovations, Inc.•Indianapolis, IN

11d•$20 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

Crown is seeking a Communications Electronics Installation Technician for its floating electronics installation crew. This full-time position requires 100% travel throughout the United States, often aligned with FAA regional boundaries. The technician installs and integrates complete communications facilities, including infrastructure, grounding, cabling, radios, and supporting systems. Although the role is not initially designated as a formal lead position, it offers opportunities for increased leadership responsibility based on performance. The technician may serve as an on-site resource, interfacing with FAA Air Traffic and Technical Operations personnel and supporting installation and construction crews. The role includes installing, configuring, testing, aligning, and troubleshooting VHF and UHF communications equipment; installing antennas, racks, cabling, grounding, surge protection, and basic electrical connections; and integrating telecommunications requirements and supporting systems. The technician also interprets engineering materials, follows FAA procedures, creates required documentation, and helps 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 pay range is $20.00 to $49.00 (W2), with compensation based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and internal equity considerations.

Requirements

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.
U.S. citizenship.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to cover travel-related expenses in advance; expenses are reimbursed within approximately two weeks through a voucher system.
Ability 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 serving 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.
Ability to set up Radio Control Equipment (RCE).
Understanding of telecommunications 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 with 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 be able to travel 100% throughout the United States and 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 telecommunications 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 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.
Read, interpret, and implement engineering diagrams, blueprints, and electrical wiring diagrams; follow engineering packages and participate in field modifications.
Participate in pre-installation meetings and interface with FAA Air Traffic and Technical Operations personnel during installations.
Work in geographically isolated environments and develop solutions to on-site challenges.
Provide guidance and support to installation and construction crew members, and communicate with team members, management, and stakeholders.
Understand the practical implications of electrical and electronic circuitry.