{"id":3703,"date":"2022-08-12T19:20:03","date_gmt":"2022-08-12T19:20:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milcstage.wpengine.com\/careers\/person\/edward-christian\/"},"modified":"2022-08-17T19:36:15","modified_gmt":"2022-08-17T19:36:15","slug":"edward-christian","status":"publish","type":"people","link":"https:\/\/www.milcorp.com\/careers\/person\/edward-christian\/","title":{"rendered":"Edward Christian"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-classic-editor alignwide\">\n<h3>Years with MIL: 7<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Why did you decide to join MIL?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I was referred to MIL in 2010 through a mutual friend. My friend told me about MIL being an up-and-coming company in the area. MIL had a few entry level positions open, and there was plenty of room for career advancement.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are you working on now?<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I am currently working on a network monitoring video wall installation in Florida. I am also designing an Audio-Visual system from a conference room in California. The Audio-Visual system with be capable of Video Teleconferencing on several networks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What is important about your work?<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I support the SCMS division of NAVAIR. We provide communication support for several government agencies, as well as the military, all over the world.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What are the best aspects of your current job?<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I have the opportunity to travel parts of the world I would have never traveled on my own time. In addition, the best aspects would also include the challenge of going to a work-site and having to troubleshoot an AV system for our customers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why do you enjoy working at MIL?<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I enjoy the environment and the people here. 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