Airway Transportation Systems Specialist Jobs

Airway Transportation Systems Specialist jobs are open across the FAA, Department of Defense, and private aviation contractors, from entry-level technician roles to senior systems engineer positions, with specializations in radar, navigation aids, and communication systems. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

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Top stateWashington
Top employerVerathon
Top cityAirway Heights, WA
Work type100% On-site
Top credentialBachelor's degree

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Registered Nurse I/II, Complex Airway-PM Position
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Registered Nurse I/II, Complex Airway-PM Position
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Cincinnati, Ohio
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Master's degree in nursing

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Territory Manager - Airway (Cincinnati)
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Territory Manager - Airway (Cincinnati)
Verathon
Remote
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
$65k - $120k/yr
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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Code Response & Advanced Airway Physician
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Code Response & Advanced Airway Physician
Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians
Massachusetts
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$190 - $230/hr
ACLS Certification
501-1,000

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Cook - Restaurant 200771 - 2405 Airway Blvd, Memphis, TN 38114
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Cook - Restaurant 200771 - 2405 Airway Blvd, Memphis, TN 38114
Church's Texas Chicken
Memphis, Tennessee
Business Operations
Hospitality Management
Project Management
1,001-5,000

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Territory Manager - Airway (Long Island, NY)
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Territory Manager - Airway (Long Island, NY)
Verathon
Remote
Account Management
Business Development
Sales
$65k - $140k/yr
Bachelor's degree
501-1,000

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Airway Transportation Systems Specialist Job Market

Who's Hiring

Verathon6 open roles
Domino's2 open roles
Starbucks2 open roles

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in airway transportation systems specialist jobs.

  • FAA Air Traffic Organization experience or military avionics maintenance background
  • FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License or equivalent federal certification
  • Hands-on experience with NAS systems including ILS, VOR, DME, or ATCT communications
  • Associate degree or higher in electronics technology, electrical engineering, or a related technical field
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a federal security clearance
  • Proficiency reading technical schematics, wiring diagrams, and FAA Order 6000-series maintenance manuals

Tips for Your Airway Transportation Systems Specialist Job Search

Tailor your resume to FAA systems

List every NAS system you've maintained or repaired by name, whether that's ILS, VOR, ATCT comm equipment, or STARS displays. Generic 'electronics experience' won't distinguish you from candidates without aviation backgrounds on federal screening tools.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists airway transportation systems specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Get your FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License

Many airway transportation systems specialist postings treat the FCC GROL as a minimum qualifier, not a preferred credential. Having it before you apply keeps your application from being screened out before a human reviewer ever sees it.

Search federal vacancy announcements directly

Most FAA airway transportation systems specialist roles are posted as federal job announcements with strict eligibility windows, often closing in five to seven days. Set up automated alerts by occupational series so you don't miss postings that fill quickly.

Prepare for structured technical interviews

Federal hiring panels for these roles frequently use behavior-based questions tied to real incident scenarios, such as troubleshooting a failed localizer during IMC conditions. Walk through your diagnostic process step by step rather than giving high-level answers.

Negotiate duty station before you accept

Federal pay tables vary significantly by locality, and the facility type, TRACON, en route center, or remote tower, affects both shift structure and advancement timelines. Confirm your duty station assignment in writing before accepting any tentative offer.

Airway Transportation Systems Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most airway transportation systems specialists?

The most active employers for airway transportation systems specialists right now are Verathon, Domino's, and Starbucks, and the most openings are in Washington, Ohio, and Tennessee, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Federal contractors supporting FAA facility maintenance programs account for a large share of private-sector openings alongside direct government postings.

How many airway transportation systems specialist jobs are remote?

About 0% of airway transportation systems specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of maintaining physical navigation and communication equipment. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements are program management, technical documentation, and systems engineering oversight roles rather than direct equipment maintenance positions.

How do you become an airway transportation systems specialist?

Start by earning an associate or bachelor's degree in electronics technology or electrical engineering, then pursue military avionics or FAA facility maintenance experience to build hands-on NAS systems knowledge. Obtain your FCC General Radiotelephone Operator License, then apply to federal vacancy announcements in the FAA Electronics Technician occupational series or to defense contractor roles supporting military airfield systems. Gaining experience on specific systems like ILS, VOR, or ATCT comm equipment strengthens your candidacy considerably.

Can you get hired as an airway transportation systems specialist with little experience?

Entry-level candidates with a strong electronics or avionics technical education and military training in communications or avionics systems are regularly hired into developmental airway transportation systems specialist positions within the FAA. Highlighting coursework on RF systems, digital electronics, and transmission lines, alongside any internships or co-ops at airports or avionics repair stations, helps offset limited direct NAS experience when applying to trainee-designated federal postings.

What does the airway transportation systems specialist interview process look like?

Federal interviews for these roles typically follow a structured panel format with a mix of technical scenario questions and behavior-based questions drawn from core competencies like problem-solving and safety compliance. Candidates are usually asked to describe past troubleshooting situations in detail using a situation-task-action-result structure. Some facilities also include a facility tour or a brief review of a technical diagram to assess hands-on reasoning before or after the formal panel.

Where can I find and apply to airway transportation systems specialist jobs?

You can find and apply to airway transportation systems specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find the roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing that fits your experience, preferred location, and the systems you've worked on.

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