Job Description

Overview

As the owner of one of the largest secure private networks worldwide, SITA FOR AIRCRAFT manages the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading aircraft communications ecosystem. The AIRCOM\xc2\xae Cockpit Services system is active on 18,000 aircraft and 250 airline customers and relays 10+ million messages/day. Our leading VHF/VDL data telecommunications network is delivered via the aeronautical VHF band.

As a VHF/VDL Infrastructure Engineer you will manage the VHF Infrastructure deployment, lifecycle, and monitoring of the VHF network. You role will be accountable for leading the full lifecycle of multiple projects ensuring the solution implemented fulfils the desired functional and business requirements according to the agreed scope, budget, and timeline. Your responsibilities will involve proactive monitoring of the VHF network to meet or exceed the established KPIs and SLA targets.

What You Will Do

• Lead small to mid-size VHF/VDL project delivery from engagement to completion. Includes activities such as (but not limited to) site identification (incl. survey and lease agreement), operating license authorization, equipment ordering, installation, and cutover.

• Monitor and control the schedule of the requirements for acquisition, construction, and dismantling or relocation of equipment and related structure in accordance with validated requirements and manage the in-transit material for construction and installation.

• Ensure documentation and procedures for deployment and maintenance are updated and relevant and organize all relevant permits and contracts with local landlords/authorities.

• Ownership of the supplier\xe2\x80\x99s process regarding quotation and purchase request management and coordination with various entities and 3rd party suppliers during all project phases

• Participate in analysis exercises of existing VHF Ground Stations to identify significant problems or trends, prepare technical performance reports, anticipated impact, and provide recommendations for corrective actions.

• Perform validation and qualification of VHF Ground Systems, Avionics and ATN systems (Aeronautical Telecommunication Network) and DataLink Services (VHF, VDL, ATN) performance analysis and improvement

• Provide Field Engineer support and technical assistance (i.e. VHF and/or ACARS processor) for the diagnosis, isolation and restoration

• Coordinate and follow up on Incident, Request or Continuous Improvement actions to ensure resolution or optimization actions are completed

Qualifications

Who You Are

• 5+ years of telecommunications or ATI experience in large scale, 24x7x365, heterogeneous infrastructure RF/Telecommunications systems/ network environment (preferably in VHF Telecommunication field) environment

• B. Tech./B.E. degree in Electronics & Telecomm or Computer Science, Technical degree.

• Experience in site planning and configuration of VHF Ground Station facilities and equipment and quality control/compliance of VHF Ground Station installation, test & commission.

• Experience with RF/VHF Technology, IP-based telecommunication networks and basic knowledge of CISCO routers, switches

• Experience in coordinating hardware/network refresh and spare management programs is desirable.

• Ability to work effectively in a remote, globally distributed team environment

• Fluent in English, and either Spanish or Portuguese is a must as the role will support North and South America.

• Good communication and presentation skills

What We Offer

SITA is a place of change and constant improvement, where we\'re always pushing ourselves to find better ways of doing things smarter, quicker, easier, for us and our customers and for their customers too. Our values underpin everything we do at SITA.

And we offer all the good stuff you\xe2\x80\x99d expect like holidays, bonus, flexible benefits, medical policy, pension plan and access to world class learning.

Welcome to SITA

SITA is the world\xe2\x80\x99s leading specialist in air transport communications and information technology. We don\xe2\x80\x99t just connect the global aviation industry. We apply decades of experience and expertise to address almost every core business, operational, baggage, and passenger process in air transport.

We design, build, and support technology solutions all with one vision to create easy air travel every step of the way. As an organization, we cover 95% of all international air travel destinations and work with over 2,800 air transport and government customers in every corner of the globe. Are you ready to explore the opportunities?

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