DIRECT HIRE - Airway Transportation Systems Specialist
Job Overview
Employment Type
Temporary
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $68,863.00
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Paid holidays
flexible spending accounts
Job Description
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is the national authority responsible for regulating and overseeing all aspects of civil aviation in the United States. As part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, the FAA ensures the safety, efficiency, and modernization of the nation's airspace system. The agency manages the National Airspace System (NAS), which is the largest and most complex air traffic control network in the world. The FAA's mission encompasses the development, operation, maintenance, and certification of advanced electronic systems required for safe air navigation and communication.
This entry-level Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (ATSS) role, classified with... Show More
This entry-level Airway Transportation Systems Specialist (ATSS) role, classified with... Show More
Job Requirements
- Documented three years of full-time general work experience in electronics or related technical fields
- Or one year of specialized work experience with advanced knowledge in communications, navigational aids, radar, automation, and environmental systems
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant technical discipline
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair electronic and electro-mechanical NAS equipment
- Experience using electronic test equipment for maintenance and calibration
- Include detailed examples of related work experience in the resume for evaluation
- Submit official transcripts if qualifying based on education
- Employment type classified as other
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, mathematics, electronics, physical sciences, information management, engineering, telecommunications, or related field
- Three years of general work experience demonstrating basic electronics, mathematics, or automated systems knowledge
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing electronic and electro-mechanical systems
- Knowledge of electronic test equipment and system diagnostic procedures
- Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as algebra and trigonometry for electronic calculations
- Experience reading and interpreting technical drawings and schematics
- Combination of education and experience totaling 100% equivalent to qualifications
Job Duties
- Install electronic and electro-mechanical NAS equipment and systems
- Evaluate and test communications, navigational aids, radar, automation, and environmental systems
- Maintain and troubleshoot equipment to ensure operational efficiency
- Modify and certify NAS facilities and services to meet safety standards
- Apply technical documentation and electronic theory for diagnostics and repairs
- Use specialized test equipment for system calibration and repair
- Collaborate with technical and engineering teams for system integration and upgrades
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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