Navigation Systems Technician
Also posted as NAVAIDS Technician; ILS Technician; VOR Technician; GPS Augmentation Technician
A navigation systems technician maintains and tests navigation aids, RF electronics, antennas, signal systems, calibration equipment, and availability checks. It's hands-on work in airport navigation sites, air traffic infrastructure facilities, field maintenance teams, and electronics shops, where technical instructions, safety procedures, troubleshooting, and accurate documentation all matter.
Below: what it pays, what you'd do, the skills you need, and how to become one.
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How much does it pay?
Explore the core responsibilities of this role, from daily operations and equipment handling to safety, quality, and performance requirements.
Maintain navigation aids
Inspect and service navigation-aid equipment, antennas, shelters, power systems, and signal components.
Troubleshoot signal issues
Use RF test equipment, alarms, and technical procedures to isolate weak, unstable, or unavailable navigation signals.
Calibrate system performance
Perform alignment, calibration, and functional checks so navigation equipment meets operational standards.
Document availability checks
Record outages, inspections, calibrations, repairs, and equipment status.
What skills do you need?
Three core skills sit at the heart of this role. You can learn all of them through short, hands-on training.
Navigation Aid Maintenance
Maintaining equipment that supports aircraft navigation, including antennas, electronics, and site systems.
Rf / Electronics Troubleshooting
Using RF and electronics test methods to isolate signal, power, or component faults.
Antenna / Signal Systems
Understanding antenna paths, signal integrity, calibration, and field conditions that affect navigation systems.
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