Weapons Maintenance Technician

SAIC • Cannon AFB, NM

11d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Weapons Maintenance Technician to support the AC-130 gunship at Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico. The position is located full time at Cannon AFB and provides technical support for the squadron’s 30mm and 105mm weapons systems, including field service, troubleshooting, maintenance, and training. The technician supports the installation, modification, repair, and testing of complex equipment and systems; diagnoses equipment start-up malfunctions and takes corrective action; and trains customer personnel in equipment operation and maintenance. The role also serves as a liaison between the squadron and the Small Arms Branch at Naval Surface Warfare Center in Crane, Indiana, for technical issues involving the weapons systems. The position requires worldwide travel of up to 25% and work on a rotating shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four years of preventative and corrective aircraft maintenance experience.
• Experience as an Air Force mechanic, with a focus on engine maintenance and production processes.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance; an interim Secret clearance is needed to start.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Public speaking skills and the ability to deliver presentations to groups.
• Experience with maintenance data collection systems.
• Ability to research directives, regulations, and policies to determine solutions to problems, issues, and concerns.
• Commitment to customer service and a proactive approach to implementing policy and identifying and solving problems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and ability to learn company software.
• Dexterity in the fingers of both hands.
• Ability to pick up and carry 70 pounds for a distance of 50 feet.
• Ability to withstand exposure to temperature extremes while performing duties.
• Ability to travel worldwide up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Interface with the customer to handle service inquiries and problems.
• Perform customer support involving the installation, modification, and repair of complex equipment and systems.
• Conduct on-site equipment installation and testing to ensure proper working order.
• Isolate equipment start-up malfunctions and take corrective action.
• Provide technical support for the 30mm and 105mm weapons systems, including field service, troubleshooting, maintenance, and training support for the Air Force squadron at Cannon AFB.
• Provide on-site technical support for weapons and associated equipment used by the squadron.
• Train customer personnel in equipment operation and maintenance responsibilities.
• Act as liaison between the squadron and the Small Arms Branch at Naval Surface Warfare Center in Crane, Indiana, on technical issues related to the 30mm and 105mm weapons systems.
• Make technical presentations as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED