Weapons Maintenance Lead

SAIC • Cannon Air Force Base, NM

301d

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Weapons Maintenance Support Lead to support the AC-130 gunship located at Hurlburt Field AFB, FL or Cannon AFB, NM. This vital position is establishing the maintenance program for the 30mm and 105mm weapons on the AC-130 gunships. 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

• Bachelor's degree and six (6) year or more of related experience; master's and four (4) years or more of experience. Demonstrated experience in lieu of education will be considered.
• Experience with preventative/corrective weapons maintenance.
• Experience with ammunition and weapons management.
• Moderate to high-level of expertise in MS Office products.
• Must be flexible to work multiple shifts, including nights and/or weekends as needed.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs.
• Secret clearance required to start.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Nice To Haves

• Highly motivated to develop team to achieve maximum effectiveness and success.
• Training and course development experience.
• Material management - ship, receive, track, report.
• Military experience highly desired.

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.
• Provide on-site technical support for weapons and equipment associated with the gunship systems.
• Act as liaison between SAIC, Weapons Systems Integration Branch (Crane) 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree