NAVAIDS Technician – Balad

Versar Global Solutions

. Provide hands-on inspection, preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, alignment, calibration, repair, operational verification and restoration of airfield navigation, landing, weather and associated electronic systems .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeBalad • IraqMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in the maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration of NAVAIDS, ATCALS, and meteorological systems, with a strong focus on compliance with FAA, ICAO, and DoD standards. Proficient in using advanced diagnostic tools and interpreting technical documentation to ensure operational readiness in airfield environments.

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NAVAIDS Maintenance ExperienceAdvanced Fault IsolationTechnical Order InterpretationRF Theory KnowledgeMultimeter and Oscilloscope Proficiency

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Hard Skills

NAVAIDS MaintenanceCalibrationTroubleshootingAlignmentOperational VerificationFault IsolationElectrical Systems MaintenanceMeteorological Systems ExperienceSignal DistributionSurge Protection

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAbility to Work with Multinational WorkforceCoordination with Technical Activities

Tools & Technologies

Digital MultimeterOscilloscopeSpectrum AnalyzerSignal GeneratorRF Test SetOEM Diagnostic EquipmentNAVAIDS Test Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicenseValid PassportFormal Military Technical School TrainingFAA/DoD Technical TrainingTechnical Certificate in Electronics

Industry Keywords

FAA StandardsICAO StandardsDoD StandardsAirfield OperationsContingency DutyOperational Military Airfields

Tech Stack

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About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide hands-on inspection, preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, alignment, calibration, repair, operational verification and restoration of airfield navigation, landing, weather and associated electronic systems
Oversee maintenance, repair, calibration, alignment and support services for assigned NAVAIDS, ATCALS, MET and RVR systems
Manage preventive and corrective maintenance activities and maintenance records
Perform advanced fault isolation and troubleshooting of ILS/localizer/glideslope, VOR, TACAN, DME, NDB, meteorological observing systems, AWOS/RVR, communications, monitoring, power, control and display equipment
Conduct routine and unscheduled inspections, operational checks, tuning, alignment, adjustment, calibration and repair of electronic, electrical and related mechanical assemblies and subassemblies
Read and interpret Technical Orders, OEM manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, blueprints, technical specifications and maintenance procedures
Use digital multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, RF test sets, power meters and OEM/NAVAIDS diagnostic equipment and software
Support flight inspection, ground checks and certification activities through real-time equipment adjustments and documentation of system performance and discrepancies
Maintain accurate equipment status, outage/restoration, preventive maintenance, calibration, inspection, maintenance and parts records
Coordinate equipment outages, restoration-to-service actions and technical status with Airfield Management Operations, Tower/RAPCON, AOG leadership and Iraqi Air Force counterparts
Ensure maintenance complies with FAA, ICAO, DoD, Technical Order, OEM and site-specific safety and operational requirements
Support training and knowledge transfer for assigned technicians and stakeholders, including safe work practices, LOTO and system-specific procedures
Maintain inventory of tools, test equipment, spare parts, repair parts and technical publications
Perform other duties supporting 24/7 airfield operations and mission readiness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Strong verbal and written English communication skills
Ability to operate a variety of computer programs
Ability to speak, read and write English fluently
Valid driver's license from the home country, valid for at least 12 months from the on-site employment date
Valid passport from the home country, valid for at least 12 months from the on-site employment date
Must satisfy and maintain all medical screening requirements for deployment to Iraq and remote/contingency duty locations
Ability to obtain and maintain authorization for entry onto U.S. military installations and applicable Iraqi military facilities
Ability to perform essential physical functions in an austere, expeditionary environment
Availability for shift work, call-out response, emergency restoration activities and extended-hours operations
Minimum four years of hands-on NAVAIDS, MET-NAV, ATCALS, avionics, RF/electronics or closely related maintenance experience; direct airfield NAVAIDS experience required
Formal military technical school, FAA/DoD technical training, Associate degree, technical certificate, or equivalent documented training in NAVAIDS, MET-NAV, ATCALS, avionics, electronics, communications, RF systems or electrical systems
Hands-on experience maintaining, troubleshooting, aligning, calibrating and restoring ILS, VOR, TACAN, DME and NDB systems, including fault isolation to the line-replaceable-unit, module, assembly or component level
Experience with meteorological/weather systems and runway visual range systems
Advanced working knowledge of RF theory, electricity, analog and digital electronics, electronic circuitry, signal distribution, grounding, bonding and surge protection
Ability to diagnose complex failures using schematics, signal tracing, test equipment, technical data and systematic fault-isolation techniques
Proficiency with multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, specialized OEM/NAVAIDS test equipment and diagnostic software
Ability to interpret Technical Orders, OEM manuals, engineering drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, technical specifications and maintenance inspection requirements
Experience supporting flight inspection, ground validation or certification of NAVAIDS systems
Working knowledge of FAA, ICAO, DoD and OEM standards applicable to NAVAIDS, ATCALS and airfield meteorological systems
Experience maintaining maintenance, calibration, outage/restoration, equipment status, parts and preventive maintenance records
Ability to work effectively with a multinational workforce and coordinate technical activities with air traffic control, airfield management, engineering, safety and host-nation personnel
Strongly preferred: Selex/Leonardo ILS-2100, VOR-1150, TACAN-2010, DME-2020, Vaisala AWOS/RVR or comparable systems
Strongly preferred: prior work on operational military airfields supporting fighter aircraft, preferably F-16 operations, in an overseas or contingency environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Compensation and benefits may vary based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity and geographic location
Additional benefits and other compensation may be offered depending on circumstances
Full-time employment