Communication Electronics Installation Technician - KC Locale

Crown Innovations, Inc.•Kansas City, MO

11d•$20 - $49

About The Position

Crown is hiring a Communications Electronics Installation Technician for its floating electronics installation crew. This full-time position involves 100% travel across the United States, often aligned with FAA regional boundaries. The technician installs and integrates communications facilities, including infrastructure, grounding, cabling, radios, and supporting systems. Although the role is not initially designated as a formal lead position, it offers potential for increased leadership responsibility based on performance. The technician may act as an on-site resource, working directly with FAA Air Traffic and Technical Operations personnel and supporting field installation and construction crews. The position includes installing, configuring, aligning, testing, and troubleshooting VHF and UHF communications equipment; supporting Radio Control Equipment (RCE); integrating telephone and fiber requirements; installing and removing equipment; and producing FAA documentation such as FRDF. Work also includes building out physical infrastructure, interpreting engineering materials, participating in pre-installation meetings and field modifications, and addressing on-site challenges. The typical schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with non-standard hours as required by site conditions. The hourly pay range is $20.00 to $49.00 (W2), with compensation based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, internal equity, and business needs.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience installing and maintaining VHF and UHF ground-to-air communications 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 independently advance travel-related expenses; expenses are reimbursed within approximately two weeks through a voucher system.
Ability to obtain a federal security clearance. Eligibility includes no legal offenses within the past five years, no ongoing legal issues, and honorable discharge if previously served in the military.
Associate's degree or completion of a two-year technical training or certification program in a relevant field, plus at least two years of relevant experience.
Ability to generate required FAA documentation, including FRDF.
Capability 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.
Ability to work non-standard hours depending on site requirements and travel 100%.

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 communications systems.
Set up and support Radio Control Equipment (RCE).
Connect and integrate Commercial Telco, RCL, Field Cable, and Fiber Optics requirements.
Install new radio racks, radios, and other Government Furnished Equipment (GFE), and remove and properly dispose of legacy communications equipment.
Take 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, implement surge protection, and perform basic electrical wiring and connections.
Install and assemble equipment racks, cable trays, and electrical conduit to provide infrastructure for communications systems.
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 unique 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.