Senior Field Service Technician; Onsite

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. 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 95 years of Collins Aerospace, Connected Aviation experience of providing communications solutions to the aviation market. ARINC's Radio Technology Solutions (RTS) group is looking for you to join our team in Lakewood, CA as a Senior 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.

• Install, maintain, test, adjust, and repair a wide range of communication equipment, such as radio and antenna systems.
• Utilize test equipment as required to perform proper installation or repair.
• Interact with customers, vendors, and contractors independently and professionally in support of maintenance and installation activities.
• Provide on-the-job training to Associate Field Service Technicians.
• Provide 24/7 support, so you will be on-call after hours, on weekends and holidays.
• Approximately 75% travel will be required.
• Obtain an FCC General Radiotelephone Operator's License (GROL) within 6 months of being hired.
• Lift and carry fifty (50) pounds and climb towers and stepped poles up to fifty (50) feet in height.

• How to support our nationwide Air-to-Ground voice and data networks and our custom communication solutions.
• Gain the experience and knowledge to be at the forefront of ensuring the operational viability of these critical communication systems.

• Typically requires HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g. G.E.D. in the US) or vocational/technical education in related discipline.
• Must have a minimum of two years of practical electronics experience.
• Experience demonstrating hands-on mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
• Experience using logical fault isolation techniques to identify root cause of system issues.
• Prior experience in a field service, RF communications, industrial maintenance, avionics, military electronics, telecommunications, or any related hands-on technical role.
• Must have a current and valid driver’s license due to travel requirements/use of company vehicle.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain SIDA (Security Identification Display Area) badging for access to certain Federally regulated areas at multiple airports. This includes Security Threat Assessment (STA) and a fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and SIDA training.

• Active FCC General Radiotelephone Operator's License (GROL).
• Prior experience reading and following technical manuals/instructions and has a basic knowledge of how to read schematics and drawings.
• Completed a course in practical electronics at a technological school, junior college, or equivalent.
• Experience troubleshooting RF communication systems in live operational…