Weapons Maintenance Lead

SAICKirtland AFB, NM
Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Weapons Maintenance Support Lead to support the AC-130 gunship located at Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, NM. This vital position is establishing the maintenance program for the 30mm and 105mm weapons on the AC-130 gunships at Kirtland AFB, NM. The lead position will be setting up and managing a small team of maintainers to support day-to-day and depot level maintenance as well as development of processes and procedures to support the USAF training unit. The lead will also be acting as a liaison to the USAF on behalf of SAIC and the Weapons Systems Integration Branch at NSWC Crane, IN.

Requirements

  • Expert level troubleshooting, maintenance, and training support on 30mm and 105mm weapons systems.
  • On-site technical support for weapons and equipment associated with gunship systems.
  • Liaison experience between organizations.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work.
  • Ability to develop and review training material, processes, and procedures.
  • Ability to research, read, and follow Technical Orders, directives, regulations, and policies.
  • Ability to research and evaluate situations, provide viable solutions, and execute mission needs.
  • Ability to handle high stress situations and respond appropriately.
  • Inventory management, tracking, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

  • Act as technical field support SME on the 30mm and 105mm weapons systems providing expert level troubleshooting, maintenance, and training support to the USAF at Kirtland AFB.
  • Provide on-site technical support for weapons and equipment associated with the gunship systems.
  • Act as liaison between SAIC, Weapons Systems Integration Branch (Crane) and Kirtland AFB leadership.
  • Work independently and within a team to achieve goals, meet schedule requirements, and serve customer needs.
  • Communicate effectively in oral and written form at multiple levels of management/command.
  • Analyze, organize, and prioritize work.
  • Develop and review training material, processes, and procedures.
  • Research, read, and follow Technical Orders, directives, regulations, and policies.
  • Research and evaluate situations, provide viable solutions, and execute mission needs.
  • Handle high stress situations and respond appropriately.
  • Manage, track, and report inventory.
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