Weapons Maintenance Technician

Saic; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is looking for a Weapons Maintenance Technician to support the AC-130 gunship located at Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico. This is a full-time, on-site role focused on installation, testing, and repair of complex equipment for the Air Force squadron.

Required are a high school diploma with 4 years of aircraft maintenance, Air Force mechanic background in engines, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Expect rotating shifts and up to 25% travel.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 4 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Experience as an Air Force Mechanic with a focus on engine maintenance and production.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance; Interim secret needed to start.
• U.S. citizen.
• Public speaking skills and ability to deliver presentations to groups.
• Experience with maintenance data collection systems.
• Motivation to research directives, regulations and policies to solve problems.
• Commitment to customer service and proactive policy implementation.

Responsibilities

• Interfaces with the customer to handle service inquiries and problems, including installation, modification, and repair of complex equipment and systems.
• Conducts on-site installation and testing of equipment to ensure proper working order; isolates start-up malfunctions and takes corrective action.
• Trains customer personnel in equipment operation and maintenance responsibilities.
• Provides technical support for the 30mm and 105mm weapons systems for Cannon AFB, including field service, troubleshooting, maintenance, and training.
• Provides on-site technical support for weapons and equipment used by the squadron.
• Acts as liaison between the squadron and Naval Surface Warfare Center for technical issues related to the weapons systems.

Skills

Public speaking

Customer service

Research directives

Problem solving

Team liaison

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Air Force mechanic experience (engine maintenance)

Tools

Maintenance data systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

SAIC is looking for a Weapons Maintenance Technician to support the AC-130 gunship located at Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico.

NOTE: Position is located full time at Cannon AFB.

JOB RESPONSIBLITES:

• Interfaces with the customer to handle service inquiries and problems to include performing customer support activities involving the installation, modification, and repair of complex equipment and systems.
• Conducts on-site installation and testing of equipment to ensure proper working order. Isolates equipment start-up malfunctions and takes corrective action.
• May make technical presentations and has a strong knowledge of products. Trains customer personnel in equipment operation and maintenance responsibilities.
• Provides technical support for the 30mm and 105mm weapons systems in the areas of field service, troubleshooting, maintenance, and training support to the Air Force squadron at Cannon AFB.
• Provides on-site technical support for weapons and associated equipment used by the squadron.
• Acts as the liaison between the squadron and the Small Arms Branch at Naval Surface Warfare Center in Crane, IN for any technical issues related to the 30mm and 105mm weapons systems.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years of preventative and corrective aircraft maintenance experience.
• Must possess experience as an Air Force Mechanic with a focus on engine maintenance and production processes.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance; Interim secret needed to start.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have public speaking skills and the ability to deliver presentations to groups.
• Must have experience with maintenance data collection systems.
• Must have the motivation and ability to research directives, regulations and policies to determine solutions to problems, issues and concerns.
• Must have a commitment to customer service and be proactive in implementing policy as well as identifying and solving problems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products and have the ability to learn company software.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have dexterity in fingers in both hands.
• Ability to pick up and carry 70 lbs. for a distance of 50 feet.
• Able to withstand exposure to temperature extremes in performance of duties.

TRAVEL AND SHIFT REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidate will be required to travel up to 25% world wide.
• Candidate will be working a rotating shift.