91A M1 ABRAMS Tank System Maintainer

DC Army National Guard; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Tuition assistance

Health care benefits

Retirement benefits

GI Bill

Job summary

DC Army National Guard seeks a skilled M1 Abrams Tank System Maintainer to supervise and perform maintenance on armored vehicles. You will diagnose malfunctions, conduct organizational maintenance, and support repair of subsystems including suspension, steering and hydraulics.

Training emphasizes electronics, electrical systems, schematics, and test equipment usage, with a path toward civilian roles in electronics or avionics. Paid training and tuition assistance are highlighted benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience or training in electronics and mechanics.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions on complex systems.
• Familiarity with schematics, wiring diagrams and testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and perform maintenance on M1 Abrams Tanks.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions in suspension, steering, hydraulics and APU systems.
• Maintain gun turret drive, fire control system and related armament components.
• Perform on-board direct support tasks and organizational maintenance.
• Learn and apply readiness training for a civilian career in related technical fields.

Skills

Electronic principles

Mechanical principles

Test equipment usage

Schematics & wiring diagrams

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electronic test equipment

Job description

Job Description

The M1 Abrams Tank is the backbone of the armored forces. With the ability to engage enemies anytime, anywhere, it takes a highly detailed and skilled individual to ensure these vehicles keep pushing forward.

As the M1 Abrams Tank System Maintainer in the Army National Guard, you will be responsible for supervising and performing maintenance on these tanks. Your duties will include: diagnosing and troubleshooting malfunctions; performing organizational maintenance and on-board direct support tasks on the suspension systems, steering systems, hydraulic systems, auxiliary power units, fire extinguisher/suppression systems, and gas particulate systems; and performing organizational maintenance on vehicular mounted armament, gun turret drive system, and fire control system.

Some Of The Skills You’ll Learn

• Electronic and mechanical principles and concepts
• Use of electronic, electrical, and mechanical test equipment
• Use of schematics, drawings, and wiring diagrams

Helpful Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Interest in working with diesel and turbine engines

Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career as an electronics mechanic, an avionics technician, or a missile facilities repairer with civilian firms that design, build, and test weapons for the military.

Earn While You Learn

Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Job training for an M1 Abrams Tank Systems Maintainer requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 24 weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.

Benefits/Requirements

Benefits

• Paid training
• A monthly paycheck
• Montgomery GI Bill
• Federal and State tuition assistanceRetirement benefits for part-time service
• Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
• 401(k)-type savings plan
• Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
• Health care benefits available
• VA home loans
• Bonuses, if applicable
• Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change

Requirements

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
• Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)

Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.