FAA Travel Electrician – Nationwide, Long-Term Contract

System One, Inc.; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Welfare coverage

Per Diem per GSA guidelines

Travel expenses reimbursement

Overtime pay

Job summary

System One, Inc. is seeking Traveling Electricians to support a major FAA contract across the United States. This fully travel-based role covers airports and federal facilities, with a focus on critical upgrades to navigation, communication, and weather monitoring systems.

Pay is $30–$40/hr with per diem per GSA guidelines, travel expenses fully reimbursed, and overtime 10–20% during deployments. First 40 hours/week receive an additional rate; time on travel is compensated.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of electrician experience.
• Active Journeyman, Apprenticeship, or Electrical License.
• Experience with underground and above-ground installations.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Willingness to travel 100% nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Install and upgrade FAA systems (ILS, PAPI, REIL, ASR, ARSR, RCAG, RTR).
• Perform electrical and construction tasks (trenching, conduit, handholes, manholes, site infrastructure).
• Operate construction equipment (bobcat, mini excavator, ditch witch).
• Conduct testing and troubleshooting with electrical/electronic equipment.
• Read technical drawings and follow project standards; ensure safety and quality; site cleanup.

Skills

5+ years experience

Read/interpret drawings

Heavy equipment operation

Willing to travel nationwide

Education

Journeyman/Electrician license or Apprenticeship

Job description

System One, Inc. is seeking Traveling Electricians to support a major FAA contract across the United States. This fully travel-based role covers airports and federal facilities, with a focus on critical upgrades to navigation, communication, and weather monitoring systems.

Pay is $30–$40/hr with per diem per GSA guidelines, travel expenses fully reimbursed, and overtime 10–20% during deployments. First 40 hours/week receive an additional rate; time on travel is compensated.