Sr. Field Service Technician (Onsite)
About The Position
Our Air/Ground International Voice Service is the aeronautical industry's air/ground voice communications link for FAA control and communications for aircraft in the oceanic airspace. The service is backed by over 75 years of Collins Aerospace CAS experience of providing communications solutions to the aviation market. Collins Aerospace is looking for you to join our team in Bohemia, NY as a Radio Field Service Technician to support our Commercial Aviation and Network Services Division. In this role you will have the opportunity to work in an environment where customer service is held in the highest regard. What You Will Do You will install, maintain, test, adjust, and repair communication equipment such as radio and antenna systems. You will utilize test equipment as required to perform proper installation or repair. You will interact with customers, vendors, and contractors independently and professionally in support of maintenance and installation activities. You will provide on-the-job training. You will be required to provide 24/7 support, so you will be on-call after hours, on weekends and holidays. Travel will be required up to 50% YOU will obtain an FCC General Radiotelephone Operator's License (GROL) within 6 months of being hired You will need to obtain and maintain SIDA (Security Identification Display Area) badging for access to certain Federal regulated areas of the airport; this includes Security Threat Assessment (STA) and a fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and SIDA training You will lift and carry fifty (50) pounds and climb towers and stepped poles up to fifty (50) feet in height. You will assist in Facilities and EH&S tasks What You Will Learn You will learn how to support our nationwide Air-to-Ground voice and data networks and our custom communication solutions. You will gain the experience and knowledge to be at the forefront of ensuring the operational viability of these critical communication systems.
Requirements
- HS diploma or general education diploma (GED)
- Must have completed a course in Practical Electronics at a technological school, junior college, or equivalent, or must have a minimum of two years of Practical Electronics experience.
- Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.
Nice To Haves
- Active FCC General Radiotelephone Operator's License (GROL)
- Experience in fault isolation, restoration, and adjustment of company communications equipment.
- Experience analyzing system failures and identifying and restoring equipment malfunctions and failures.
- Experience performing testing, repair, and replacement at the component (piece part) and board level.
- Prior experience reading and following technical manuals/instructions and have a basic knowledge of how to read schematics and drawings.
Responsibilities
- install, maintain, test, adjust, and repair communication equipment such as radio and antenna systems
- utilize test equipment as required to perform proper installation or repair
- interact with customers, vendors, and contractors independently and professionally in support of maintenance and installation activities
- provide on-the-job training
- provide 24/7 support, so you will be on-call after hours, on weekends and holidays
- obtain an FCC General Radiotelephone Operator's License (GROL) within 6 months of being hired
- obtain and maintain SIDA (Security Identification Display Area) badging for access to certain Federal regulated areas of the airport; this includes Security Threat Assessment (STA) and a fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and SIDA training
- lift and carry fifty (50) pounds and climb towers and stepped poles up to fifty (50) feet in height
- assist in Facilities and EH&S tasks
Benefits
- Receive increases each year per the Union Contract with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
- Medical Coverage—Medical coverage for you and your family begins the day you're hired - there's no waiting period.
- Retirement Savings Plan (401K)
- Life and Accident Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability
- Sick Leave, Personal Days, Holidays, Vacation Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
