CNS technician for Greenland Airports in Nuuk, Greenland

HiTalento ApS

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Location
No fixed workplace
Working hours
Full-time
Posted
27 September 2026
Application deadline
9 November 2026
Category
Telecommunications equipment maintainer

About the job

Do you want to work with advanced technical installations that are crucial for safe aviation in Greenland?

Greenland Airports seeks a CNS technician for our CNS service (Communication, Navigation & Surveillance) in Nuuk.

As part of the position you will have the opportunity to settle in Greenland's capital, Nuuk. The city is a vibrant center of culture, community and activities for all ages, where modern city life meets magnificent Arctic nature. Nuuk is known for its welcoming local population and its strong sense of community, which makes it easy to become part of the city. Here you can enjoy an active everyday life with access to a rich cultural life and a wide range of leisure opportunities, while mountains, fjords and unique nature experiences are always within reach.

Who are we?

The CNS department consists of

  • 5 CNS technicians in Nuuk
  • 3 CNS technicians in Ilulissat
  • 1 CNS technician in Qaqortoq

We have a strong collegial community and help each other across the country. At the same time we have great freedom with responsibility and a daily life where professionalism and collaboration go hand in hand.

Our main task is to ensure stable operation of CNS installations at Greenland Airports' airports and helicopter base, so ICAO's and the Civil Aviation Authority's requirements are met, and aviation in Greenland can be carried out safely and efficiently.

Your responsibilities

As a CNS technician you will among other things work with

  • Operation and maintenance of CNS systems and technical installations
  • Installation and implementation of new CNS systems
  • Troubleshooting and repair of technical equipment
  • Maintenance of, among others:
  • Localizer systems
  • DME equipment
  • Glide Path (ILS)
  • Radio beacon
  • Radar equipment
  • VHF transmitters and receivers
  • Other electronic equipment in towers and technical installations
  • Travel to Greenland Airports' airports for service and maintenance tasks
  • Participation in the department's on-call shift schedule

We are looking for someone who

Has a relevant technical education, for example

  • Electronics technician
  • IT technologist
  • Electronics technician (fagetekniker)
  • Or equivalent technical background

In addition we expect that you

  • Have good organizational skills and work in a structured way
  • Thrive in both independent work and teamwork
  • Can keep an overview and make decisions when the situation requires
  • Are curious, solution-oriented and motivated by technical challenges
  • Have good collaboration skills and contribute positively to the community
  • Have experience with VHF transmitters/receivers and transmission lines
  • Can communicate in Danish and English in both writing and speech
  • Have a valid driver's license

Familiarity with the CNS environment or the aviation industry is an advantage but not a requirement.

Therefore you should choose Greenland Airports

At Greenland Airports you get more than just a technical job.

You will become part of an organization with a central role in Greenland's infrastructure and societal development. At the same time you will have the opportunity to work with specialized technology that only a few technicians encounter in their careers.

We offer

  • An exciting and varied everyday life with a wide range of tasks
  • A strong professional environment with skilled and engaged colleagues
  • Opportunity for ongoing professional and personal development
  • A high degree of independence and responsibility
  • Travel to airports across Greenland
  • Employment in Nuuk
  • Possibility for later transfer to other CNS units
  • Normal working hours of 40 hours per week

We value employees who take initiative, want to develop and contribute to both the professional and social community.

Safety is part of the job

Greenland Airports operates critical infrastructure where safety is the foundation of everything we do.

To be considered for the position you must be able to obtain authorization to issue an ID card for the airport's restricted area. The authorization must be maintained throughout the employment period.

A criminal record check will therefore need to be requested in connection with employment

Terms of employment

Salary and employment terms are in accordance with the relevant collective agreement and applicable agreements.

Start date as soon as possible or by appointment.

Want to know more?

If you have questions about the position, you are welcome to contact

Niels Erik Petersen

CNS Chief

Tel. +299 38 26 70

Email: [email protected]

or

Egede Petrussen

Team Leader

Tel. +299 38 26 73

Email: [email protected]

Questions of a more general nature can be directed to the HR department at [email protected] .

You can read more about Greenland Airports at www.airports.gl .

Application

We look forward to receiving your application, CV and relevant educational certificates via Greenland Airports' recruitment system.

Interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis, so we encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

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CNS technician for Greenland Airports in Nuuk, Greenland

HiTalento ApS · No fixed workplace