Installation Lead, Senior - FAA

ZipRecruiter; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Installation Lead for FAA programs, responsible for overseeing field installations and ensuring compliance with FAA standards. This remote role requires 15+ years of technical experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to travel extensively to various FAA field sites.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of NAS operational requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership in coordinating installations.
• Expert in interpreting engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead installation activities for Airspace (NAS) equipment.
• Coordinate installations with FAA Operations.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Risk Mitigation

Technical Documentation

Proficiency with MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Position: Installation Lead, Senior - FAA

Function: Installation Technician, Electronics

Location: Remote Site/Travel to Various FAA Field Sites REQUIRED

Remote Work Option: Yes

Salary Range: $60- $100k

Security Requirements

Must be a US citizen or a legal for three of the past five years. Public Trust cannot be granted without meeting the requirement.

Must meet eligibility requirements for a US Public Trust security clearance (moderate risk), including a soft credit check and criminal background check. Please refer to the criteria listed in 5 CFR 731.202 to understand the Public Trust suitability requirements.

Culture

Cobec is consistently breaking the current mold for delivering services to our government clients. What does that mean? That means believing in a “people first” mentality, building high performance teams and empowering people to make informed decisions without going through a large bureaucratic system. Cobec values the well-being of employees and bestows tremendous trust in those people to negotiate work and non-work obligations. Cobec is where someone can bring their whole self to work and be themselves, never having to compromise their authenticity just to fit in. Lastly, we believe in the work we do, the goals and missions of our customers and the interpersonal relationships we have with clients, stakeholders and our people.

Values and Expectations

The successful candidate for this role embodies the same values as Cobec. We realize experience is important, however; Cobec believes a person’s abilities and skills that align with our values (Relationships, Leadership, Passion, Accountability, Integrity, Innovation, Quality, Teamwork, , Commitment, & Respect) are the most important drivers for success in this role.

In addition to exhibiting our values, a successful candidate for this role is expected to be a high performer, organized, dynamic, and have a positive attitude.

Job Summary

This position will serve as a senior field lead supporting the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) programs. The position is responsible for overseeing field installations and upgrades, ensuring all activities are carefully coordinated to protect the operational integrity of the Airspace System (NAS). The technician will lead site readiness reviews, coordinate cutovers, and provide hands-on support for equipment installation and testing.

Years of Relevant Experience

The position requires 15+ equivalent years of technical experience with FAA or Department of Defense (DoD) systems involving air traffic infrastructure. Specific experience with the FAA or DoD is required.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from this position if the work is similar, related, and/or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Lead installation activities for Airspace (NAS) equipment, ensuring compliance with FAA standards and NAS protection protocols
• Coordinate with FAA Operations and Engineering teams to schedule installations around live traffic constraints
• Perform site assessments and lead the development of detailed implementation plans
• Oversee field teams executing rack, cabling, and system hardware installations
• Validate and document system performance during cutover and post-install testing
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior field technicians
• Individuals will be required to contribute effectively to working groups through oral and written communication and cooperative working relationships.

Education Requirements

High school diploma required.

Skills Requirements

• Strong understanding of NAS operational requirements and how to mitigate risks during system transitions
• Demonstrated leadership in coordinating field installations across multiple FAA regions
• Expert in interpreting engineering drawings and managing FAA-compliant technical documentation
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively to FAA field locations
• Strong communication and reporting skills for collaboration across FAA regional teams
• High level of proficiency with MS Office Products.
• Strong analytical background and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Travel

Travel required as needed by client/s and/or company to various FAA field sites.

EEO

Cobec, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to , , , , , , , , , veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state and local law.

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