Communications Center Radio Operator (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-02-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-LIVERMORE-917 ~ 6011 Industrial Way ~ BLDG 917

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Do you have a passion for aviation?  Have you always wanted to work with pilots and Air Traffic Controllers? Do you enjoy providing superior customer service? As a Communications Center Radio Operator, you will be able to do all of this and more! In this role, Collins Aerospace offers a rewarding and challenging opportunity to truly make a difference as an aviation communication professional.   

  

The Communications Center Radio Operator will manage air-to-ground and ground-to-air traffic radio messages and communications for airline dispatchers, pilots, air traffic controllers and other authorized agents. They will provide outstanding customer service while receiving, copying and delivering Air Traffic Control clearances, advisories and information requests.  

   

What You Will Do 

• You will operate HF/VHF radio, computer, and telephone communication equipment to transcribe pilot communications real-time. 

• You will accurately relay information to Air Route Traffic Control (ARTC) Centers, airlines or their agents, other concerned government agencies, and other aeronautical stations. 

• You will assist with communications between aircraft and various ground support stations.   

• You will keep Aviation Voice Service Staff and ATC Facilities up to date with information pertaining to in-flight anomalies.   

• You will register for and obtain a Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit through the FCC, if you currently do not hold this permit 

• You will support a 24/7 operation with mandatory shift work, including holidays 

• You will be expected to maintain a typing speed of 40 words per minute on an electronic keyboard. 

• An essential function is to see and read information on multiple monitors and type on a color-coded keyboard for eight or more hours of the day.  You will be required to pass a vision assessment. 

• An essential function is to hear independently in each ear and distinguish information through headphones for eight or more hours a day. You will be required to pass a hearing assessment 

This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per FAA’s regulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40. 

 

What You Will Learn  

• You will learn how to transcribe pilot communications real-time into the airline and FAA systems using a variety of technologies including HF\VHF voice communications, analog and digital telephony, text messaging and satellite communications.  

• You will learn