Aircraft Ordnance Technician: Weapons Systems Specialist

Amentum; Fallon (NV); On-site; USD 84,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Aircraft Ordnance Technician to inspect ammunition, test aircraft systems, perform preventive maintenance, and load fuzing and arming aircraft. You will work on Marine Corps/Navy aircraft, ensuring compliance with military standards and safety procedures.

The role requires four years of relevant experience, specialized training, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Expect on-site work with exposure to aviation ordnance and related responsibilities, with full

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of specialized courses in aircraft structural repair.
• Four years actual and recent experience in the type of aircraft being serviced.
• Must meet the criteria to be qualified and certified as per OPNAVINST 8023.
• Must be able to see imperfections, micrometer readings and other small scales.
• Must be able to communicate by voice and detect sound by ear.
• Must be able to distinguish color and judge three-dimensional depth.
• May be required to operate power vehicles, machinery, hand tools, ground support equipment, forklift, APU, etc.
• Must obtain appropriate support equipment and/or material handling licensing upon initial unit assignment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled/unscheduled maintenance on ordnance and armament systems.
• Maintains and repairs aircraft armament weapons systems and related equipment.
• Loads and unloads airborne weapons and stores on aircraft and conducts testing.
• Conducts functional tests of racks, launchers, adapters and electrical components.
• Configures aircraft for carriage of aviation ammunition by installing/removing racks.
• Identifies munitions and hazards and follows proper emergency procedures.
• Transport explosives using assigned handling equipment and maintain stock records.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance

Ordnance handling

Safety procedures

Record keeping

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Specialized courses in aircraft structural repair

Tools

Ground support equipment

Forklift

APU

Job description

Amentum is seeking an Aircraft Ordnance Technician to inspect ammunition, test aircraft systems, perform preventive maintenance, and load fuzing and arming aircraft. You will work on Marine Corps/Navy aircraft, ensuring compliance with military standards and safety procedures.

The role requires four years of relevant experience, specialized training, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Expect on-site work with exposure to aviation ordnance and related responsibilities, with full