Ground Radio Technician (FCC Licensed) - United Airlines

There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?

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 planes, join our Tech Ops experts and help keep our fleet in tip-top shape.

Key Responsibilities:

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. 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.

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.

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. 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.