Weapons Maintenance Technician

SAIC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Weapons Maintenance Technician to support the AC-130 gunship at Cannon Air Force Base, NM. The position is on-site with up to 25% travel and a rotating shift, requiring interim Secret clearance to start.

Responsibilities include on-site installation, maintenance, and training for 30mm and 105mm systems, customer liaison, and collaboration with the Small Arms Branch. US citizenship required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 4 years of aircraft maintenance experience.
• Experience as an Air Force Mechanic focusing on engine maintenance.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance; interim secret required to start.
• U.S. citizen.
• Public speaking and ability to present to groups.
• Experience with maintenance data collection systems.
• Ability to research directives, regulations and policies to solve problems.
• Commitment to customer service and proactive policy implementation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and able to learn company software.

Responsibilities

• Interfaces with the customer to handle service inquiries and problems, including installation, modification, and repair of complex equipment.
• On-site installation and testing of equipment; isolates start-up malfunctions and takes corrective action.
• Creates technical presentations and trains customer personnel on equipment operation and maintenance.
• Provides technical support for 30mm and 105mm weapon systems to the Cannon AFB squadron.
• Offers on-site technical support for weapons and related equipment used by the squadron.
• Acts as liaison between the squadron and Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane for technical issues on the weapon systems.

Skills

Public speaking

Customer service

MS Office proficiency

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Maintenance data collection systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job ID 2618573-OTHLOC-100000740513072

Location Albuquerque, NM, US

Date Posted 2026-10-29

Category Wage Determination (SCA)

Subcategory Service Contract Act

Schedule Full-Time

Shift Rotating

Travel Yes - 25% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required Interim_Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret

Potential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITE

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.

Target salary range $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.