91F Small Arms/Artillery Repairer

DC Army National Guard; Kenova (WV); On-site; USD 2,000 - 3,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Montgomery GI Bill

Health care benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

DC Army National Guard in Kenova, WV, is looking for a Small Arms/Artillery Repairer responsible for maintaining weapons systems for the Army. You will receive paid training with opportunities for tuition assistance and various benefits.

The role requires military enlistment, and candidates must have at least a high school diploma or GED. Aged 17-35, candidates learn essential skills while earning a paycheck, contributing to national defense.

Qualifications

• Must be at least a junior in high school or have a high school diploma or GED.
• Pass a physical exam and meet citizenship requirements.
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the electronic systems that keep weapons operational.
• Train for 10 weeks in basic skills and 7 weeks in advanced individual training.

Skills

Electronic and mechanical principles and concepts

Understanding schematics, drawings, blueprints, and wiring diagrams

Operating electronic, electrical, and mechanical test equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Soldiers rely on their weapons to reign supreme on the battlefield. Working with everything from handguns and shotguns, to sniper rifles and ballistic missiles, the Small Arms/Artillery Repairer’s main responsibility is to maintain the electronic systems that keep these weapons firing for the Army National Guard.

Some Of The Skills You’ll Learn

• Electronic and mechanical principles and concepts
• Understanding schematics, drawings, blueprints, and wiring diagrams
• Operating electronic, electrical, and mechanical test equipment

Helpful Skills

• Preference for work requiring accuracy and attention to detail
• Interest in working with weapons

Earn While You Lean

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 Small Arms/Artillery Repairers

Training consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 7 weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Training consists of both classroom and field work.

Benefits

• Paid training
• A monthly paycheck
• Montgomery GI Bill
• Federal and State tuition assistance
• Retirement 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)

Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.