Communication Electronics Installation Technician

About the role

Crown is seeking a highly motivated and skilled 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 role extends beyond traditional electronics work. The selected candidate must be capable of installing and integrating a complete communications facility, including infrastructure, grounding, cabling, radios, and supporting systems. While not initially designated as a formal lead role, this position offers significant opportunity for growth and increasing leadership responsibility based on performance. The technician may serve as a key on-site resource, interfacing directly with FAA Air Traffic and Technical Operations personnel while supporting installation and construction crews in the field.

Responsibilities

• Communications System Installation & Integration:
  • Install, configure, align, test, and troubleshoot VHF and UHF radios and associated communication systems
  • Setup 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)
  • Remove and properly dispose of legacy communications equipment
  • Perform baseline electronic readings and generate required documentation including FRDF in accordance with FAA Technical Handbooks
  • Perform electronics testing procedures and coordinate frequency outages
• Infrastructure & Physical Buildout:
  • 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 to support the communication system
• Engineering, Compliance & FAA Interface:
  • Read, interpret, and implement engineering diagrams, blueprints, and electrical wiring diagrams
  • Follow provided engineering packages and participate in required field modifications
  • Participate in pre-installation meetings
  • Interface with FAA Air Traffic and Technical Operations during installations
  • Work confidently in geographically isolated environments and create solutions to unique on-site challenges
  • Provide guidance and support to other installation and construction crew members
  • Communicate effectively with team members, management, and stakeholders
  • Understand the practical implications of electrical and electronic circuitry

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, 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

Qualifications

• Required Technical 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 (Word, Excel)
• Preferred Technical Skills & System Exposure:
  • 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

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• 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