Senior Field Service Tech (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2023-11-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HNY33: Bohemia, Long Island, NY (INC) 613 Johnson Avenue , Bohemia, NY, 11716 USA

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

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. 

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 IMS experience of providing communications solutions to the aviation market. 

Whether it is supporting our nationwide Air to Ground voice and data networks, or our custom communication solutions, Collins Aerospace Connected Aviation Solutions Field Service Technicians are at the forefront of ensuring the operational viability of these critical communication systems.

Job 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.
• Be able to independently and professionally interact with customers, vendors, and contractors in support of maintenance and installation activities. 

**This position requires the candidate be on-call after hours, on weekends and holidays. Travel may be required. **

Local candidates will be given first preference.

The position is focused on providing 24/7 support, so after hours work is common.

This role starts at $21/hr. Hourly rate may vary based on applicable previous experience.

Qualifications:

• Requires High school diploma or GED. Completion of a course in practical electronics at a recognized technical school or college OR have 2 years practical experience in the electronics field. 
• Must have resided within the United States for 3 consecutive years of the last 5 years.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position

Preferred:

• 2 years of electronics maintenance and repair experience, or the equivalent in a technical electronics or radio maintenance course. Your experience can be from the commercial or military sectors.
• Proficiency 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.
• Possession of an FCC General Radiotelephone Operator's License (GROL) or obtain one within 6 months of being hired.
• Ability to read and follow technical manuals/instructions and have a basic knowledge of how to read schematics and drawings.
• Willingness to provide on-the-job training to Associate Field Service Technicians.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry fifty pounds and climb towers and stepped poles up to fifty feet in height.

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​Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Our Connected Aviation Solutions team provides advanced information management systems, products and services that enable the connected ecosystem by bringing together Collins’ unique breadth of aviation, surface transportation and critical infrastructure products with our smart digital solutions to help us enhance every aspect of the end-to-end travel experience. We help airlines, airports, business aircraft and rail operators turn data into value to streamline operations, increase efficie