Ground Radio Technician (FCC Licensed)

Job No.: 000240 United Airlines Full-time • On-Site Required Experience: Mid Level Location:  Newark Liberty International Airport , NJ 
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As an Airport Communications Technician you will work in a fast-paced Newark, New Jersey location. The Airport Communications Technicians 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, x-ray screening, and explosive trace detection equipment.

Compensation:

$34.40 Per Hour

Benefits Offered:

  • 401K Matching
  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Personal Travel Benefits
  • Vision Insurance

Qualifications & Requirements:

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
  • Must have a valid FCC General Radio telephone License
  • Must have (24) Twenty-four months component level repair and overhaul in two of the three following areas:
  • UHF/VHF transceiver systems;
  • Video display systems (including TV repair, FIDS repair, or closed circuit systems repair); and
  • Airport security systems (magnetometers or x-ray)
  • 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 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.

Job Responsibilities:

The Technician should have detailed knowledge of installing and maintaining land mobile radio, air to ground radio, passenger and cargo screening security equipment, 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, wireless data communication, and networking 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.

Additional Information:

The starting rate for this role is $34.40.
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).

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