What are the responsibilities and job description for the Airway Facilities Specialist position at Astrion?
Overview
Airway Facilities (AF) Specialist
LOCATION: Nationwide
JOB STATUS: Full-time
CLEARANCE: N/A
CERTIFICATION: N/A
TRAVEL: As Needed
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an Airway Facilities (AF) Specialist. The Airway Facilities (AF) Specialist provides technical and operational expertise in the maintenance and operation of National Airspace System (NAS) facilities, systems, subsystems, and equipment. This role ensures the integrity, availability, and performance of critical air traffic infrastructure, supporting both routine and emergency operations. The specialist may also support equivalent military or industrial systems, applying practical experience to troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize system functionality within a complex operational environment.
Required Qualifications / Skills
At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.
We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.
Be the Difference
Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, and Huntsville, AL with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.
Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!
Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Airway Facilities (AF) Specialist
LOCATION: Nationwide
JOB STATUS: Full-time
CLEARANCE: N/A
CERTIFICATION: N/A
TRAVEL: As Needed
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an Airway Facilities (AF) Specialist. The Airway Facilities (AF) Specialist provides technical and operational expertise in the maintenance and operation of National Airspace System (NAS) facilities, systems, subsystems, and equipment. This role ensures the integrity, availability, and performance of critical air traffic infrastructure, supporting both routine and emergency operations. The specialist may also support equivalent military or industrial systems, applying practical experience to troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize system functionality within a complex operational environment.
Required Qualifications / Skills
- 1-20 years of relevant experience in the operation and maintenance of NAS systems or equivalent military/industrial facilities
- Demonstrated knowledge of systems, subsystems, or equipment within the NAS or comparable infrastructure
- No college degree required
- Experience supporting FAA Airway Facilities systems or equivalent DoD aviation support systems
- Certifications or training in electronics, telecommunications, or systems engineering (e.g., FCC license, CompTIA Network , or similar)
- Familiarity with NAS infrastructure such as navigational aids (NAVAIDs), radar systems, communications systems, or environmental support systems
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot NAS facilities and associated systems or equipment
- Perform inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure systems remain operational and compliant with safety and performance standards
- Support fault isolation and restoration of service for malfunctioning systems or components
- Document maintenance activities, system performance, and equipment conditions accurately
- Coordinate with engineering, operations, and safety personnel to support modifications, upgrades, and implementations
- Respond to system outages and emergency situations to restore service and minimize operational disruption
- Ensure compliance with applicable FAA, military, or industry safety and technical standards
- Competitive salaries
- Continuing education assistance
- Professional development allotment
- Multiple healthcare benefits packages
- 401K with employer matching
- Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule
At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.
We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.
Be the Difference
Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, and Huntsville, AL with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.
Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!
Astrion is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.