FAA Tech Ops Oakland District
Oakland, CA
Summary description:
The program introduces those core job skills (both academic and practical) that will be needed to succeed as an Airway Transportation Systems Specialist. A short overview of the skills will be provided, and resources are suggested to gain more in-depth proficiency. The candidate participates in maintenance actions and is provided an overview of the system function, operation, maintenance procedures, troubleshooting, and other pertinent information related to the job position.
Job description:
Airway Transportation Systems Specialists work across the country maintaining vital systems used by Air Traffic Controllers and Pilots. We work on a broad range of equipment including environmental, power, radar, navigation, communication, and automation equipment. The locations we work at can be at major control facilities, airports, and remote sites in all 50 states and our territories. We have a mission to provide the safest, and most efficient airspace, in a fast changing world; it is a career to be proud of with opportunities for advancement.
If you think fixing critical communications equipment at an airport that lands 120 planes an hour is exciting, then being an Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (electronics technician) is the job for you. You will be responsible for installing,testing, troubleshooting, repairing and certifying radar, communications equipment, navigational aids, airport lighting, backuppower, heating/ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) - everything air traffic controllers and pilots use for safe flight - to ensure that all systems are working properly. You will work indoors and outdoors, and travel throughout our nation connecting and maintaining our systems to keep air travel safe.
Eligibility factors:
All Services
No prerequisite eligibility requirements
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