Aviation Electronics Technician: Maintenance & Tower Climb

CSSI, Inc.; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CSSI, Inc. in North Charleston, SC is seeking experienced electronics technicians for on-site installation, maintenance, and repair of aviation ground electronics systems. The role requires climbing towers up to 60 ft, operating heavy equipment, and extensive travel (CONUS/OCONUS).

A passport is required and a Secret clearance is preferred. Minimum qualifications include 8 years in electronics repair and 1 year in electronics installation, plus formal electronics training.

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years of practical experience in electronics repair, maintenance and checkout.
• One (1) year of practical experience in electronics installation.
• Anticipated antenna climbing/rescuer training and certification for towers over 50 ft.
• Extensive CONUS/OCONUS travel for on-site installations lasting 6–12 weeks.
• Must have a current passport or ability to obtain one.
• Experience reading and editing electronic and cabling schematics, RF cable/connector installation, surge protection, basic metal & cable fabrication, and power tool operation.
• Active Secret clearance strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and document installation and integration hardware required for projects.
• Perform complex diagnosis, repairs and modifications to aviation ground electronics systems and related equipment.
• Perform required periodic maintenance, troubleshoot, repair, install, and test equipment as needed.
• Climb towers up to 60 ft. and operate machinery like manlifts, forklifts, and excavating systems.

Skills

Electronics repair

Troubleshooting

Installation

Reading schematics

Soldering

Cable dressing

Heavy equipment operation

Antenna climb

Education

High School diploma or GED

Formal electronics training (technical school or military class A/B or 4-year program)

Tools

Soldering equipment

RF cable installation

Job description

CSSI, Inc. in North Charleston, SC is seeking experienced electronics technicians for on-site installation, maintenance, and repair of aviation ground electronics systems. The role requires climbing towers up to 60 ft, operating heavy equipment, and extensive travel (CONUS/OCONUS).

A passport is required and a Secret clearance is preferred. Minimum qualifications include 8 years in electronics repair and 1 year in electronics installation, plus formal electronics training.