Ground Radio Technician (FCC Licensed) at United Airlines

Dulles, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Apr, 26

Salary

36.27

Posted On

11 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License, Component Level Repair, UHF/VHF Transceiver Systems, Electrical Circuits, Computer Skills, Networking Skills, Organizational Skills, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Customer Focused

Industry

Airlines and Aviation

Description

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network. Come join us to create what’s next. Let’s define tomorrow, together. Description At United, we have some of the best aircraft in the world. Our Technical Operations team is full of aircraft maintenance technicians, engineers, planners, ground equipment and facilities professionals, and supply chain teams that help make sure they’re well taken care of and ready to get our customers to their desired destinations. If you’re ready to work on our communications equipment, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our ground communications systems in tip-top shape. Key Responsibilities: As an Airport Communications Technician you will work in a fast-paced Washington-Dulles location. The Airport Communications Technician plays a very significant role in providing quality service to our internal customers and will be assigned to service two-way radio communication, dispatch console, and wireless headset used by ground service agents. The Technician should have detailed knowledge of installing and maintaining land mobile radio, air to ground radio, and equipment used support them including: · Systems and component level service and configuration of radio transmitter, receiver, antenna, transmission line, trunked radio systems, and related RF tuned equipment. · IP networked and analog consoles, control equipment, and related apparatus. · Apply analog and digital electronic fundamentals as they apply to land mobile radio and networked radio technologies. Technicians work around the clock shifts, including weekends and holidays, in the outdoors in all weather conditions. Schedules are bid and awarded according to seniority. This role is represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT). Salary increases will be coordinated according to the current IBT/United contract. Shift differentials of $.51 $.58 cents per hour for working an afternoon or evening shift respectively are paid in addition to the hourly rate. New employees are required to join the union within ninety (90) days of employment. There is an initiation fee for joining the union and subsequent monthly union dues. Qualifications What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications): Must have a valid FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License (GROL), Elements 1 and 3. Must have (12) Twelve months component level repair and overhaul of UHF/VHF transceiver systems or comparable education or similar experience. Knowledge of electrical circuits preferable for communications equipment. Must be at least 18 years of age Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship Must have computer and networking skills (Experience working with networks preferred) Must have excellent organizational skills Good verbal and written communication skills Acceptable driving record required Must be able to bend, reach, stoop, push, and pull. Mobility requirements including lifting, carrying, crawling, and ladder climbing Customer focused Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualifications What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications): Bachelor’s degree in electrical/electronic engineering technology preferred. Associate degree in electronic technology with 2-years related experience minimum. Experience in a related field may be substituted for education. The starting rate for this role is $36.27. This is also a bonus eligible position (i.e. profit sharing). We offer competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k), pension and flight privileges (subject to the respective collective bargaining agreement). United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.

Responsibilities

The Airport Communications Technician is responsible for servicing two-way radio communication systems and related equipment. This role requires maintaining and configuring various radio systems and ensuring quality service to internal customers.