Weapons Maintenance Technician

SAIC • Cannon AFB, NM

12d • 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 based 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 weapons and associated equipment onsite and serves as a liaison between the squadron and the Small Arms Branch at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Crane, Indiana, regarding technical issues.

The role also involves customer support for installation, modification, and repair of complex equipment and systems; onsite equipment installation and testing; diagnosing startup malfunctions and taking corrective action; presenting technical information; and training customer personnel in equipment operation and maintenance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four years of preventive and corrective aircraft maintenance experience.
• Experience as an Air Force Mechanic, with a focus on engine maintenance and production processes.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance; an interim Secret clearance is required to start.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Public speaking skills and ability to deliver presentations to groups.
• Experience with maintenance data collection systems.
• Ability and motivation to research directives, regulations, and policies to determine solutions to problems and concerns.
• Commitment to customer service and a proactive approach to implementing policy and identifying and solving problems.
• Proficiency with 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 50 feet.
• Ability to withstand temperature extremes while performing duties.
• Ability to travel worldwide up to 25% of the time.
• Ability to work a rotating shift.

Responsibilities

• Interface with customers to address service inquiries and problems, including support for installation, modification, and repair of complex equipment and systems.
• Conduct onsite installation and testing of equipment, diagnose startup malfunctions, and take corrective action.
• Make technical presentations and train customer personnel in equipment operation and maintenance responsibilities.
• Provide field service, troubleshooting, maintenance, and training support for 30mm and 105mm weapons systems.
• Provide onsite technical support for weapons and associated equipment used by the squadron.
• Liaise between the squadron and the Small Arms Branch at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Crane, Indiana, on technical issues related to the 30mm and 105mm weapons systems.

What This Job Offers

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