Gunship Weapons Maintenance Lead

SAIC; Kirtland (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Weapons Maintenance Support Lead to support the AC-130 gunship at Kirtland AFB, NM. This vital role establishes the maintenance program for 30mm and 105mm weapons, leads a small team of maintainers, and supports day‑to‑day and depot level maintenance while developing processes for USAF training units.

The lead will liaison with the USAF and NSWC Crane, IN, to ensure effective collaboration and mission readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; six+ years of related experience; master's and four+ years acceptable substitutions.
• Experience with preventative/corrective weapons maintenance.
• Experience with ammunition and weapons management.
• Proficient with MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical field support SME on the 30mm and 105mm weapons systems providing expert level troubleshooting, maintenance, and training support to the USAF at Kirtland AFB.
• Provide on-site technical support for weapons and equipment associated with the gunship systems.
• Act as liaison between SAIC, Weapons Systems Integration Branch (Crane) and Kirtland AFB leadership.
• Work independently and within a team to achieve goals, meet schedule requirements, and serve customer needs.
• Communicate effectively in oral and written form at multiple levels of management/command.
• Analyze, organize, and prioritize work.
• Develop and review training material, processes, and procedures.
• Research, read, and follow Technical Orders, directives, regulations, and policies.
• Research and evaluate situations, provide viable solutions, and execute mission needs.
• Handle high stress situations and respond appropriately.
• Manage, track, and report inventory.

Skills

Team leadership

Stress management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Weapons maintenance

Ammunition management

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Weapons Maintenance Support Lead to support the AC-130 gunship at Kirtland AFB, NM. This vital role establishes the maintenance program for 30mm and 105mm weapons, leads a small team of maintainers, and supports day‑to‑day and depot level maintenance while developing processes for USAF training units.

The lead will liaison with the USAF and NSWC Crane, IN, to ensure effective collaboration and mission readiness.