Weapons Maintenance Technician

SAIC; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a Weapons Maintenance Technician to support the AC-130 gunship at Cannon AFB. The role is full-time, on-site, with travel up to 25% and a rotating shift.

The candidate must be a US citizen with a Secret clearance or interim clearance to start, and have a background in airframe maintenance and engine production processes. The position emphasizes on-site installation, testing, diagnostics, and customer training, with liaison duties to Crane, IN for technical issues.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 4 years of preventative and corrective aircraft maintenance experience required.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance; Interim secret needed to start.
• U.S. citizen required.
• Public speaking and group presentation skills required.
• Experience with maintenance data collection systems.
• Proactive in researching directives, regulations and policies.

Responsibilities

• Interface with the customer to handle service inquiries and problems, including installation, modification, and repair of complex equipment.
• On-site installation and testing of equipment; isolate malfunctions and take corrective action.
• Provide technical presentations and train customer personnel in operation and maintenance responsibilities.
• Provide technical support for 30mm and 105mm weapons systems to the Air Force squadron at Cannon AFB.
• Provide on-site technical support for weapons and associated equipment used by the squadron.
• Act as liaison between the squadron and Naval Surface Warfare Center for weapons system issues.

Skills

Public speaking

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Maintenance data collection systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Amarillo, TX, 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 Responsibilities

• 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.