Weapons Maintenance Technician

Saic; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC seeks a Weapons Maintenance Technician to support the AC-130 gunship at Cannon AFB, NM. This full-time on-site role requires a Secret clearance (interim okay to start) and U.S. citizenship, with up to 25% travel and a rotating shift.

You will perform installation, testing, and maintenance of 30mm and 105mm systems, train aircrew, and liaise with Navy and Air Force counterparts to resolve technical issues.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of preventative and corrective aircraft maintenance experience.
• Must have Air Force mechanic experience with engine maintenance focus.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance; interim clearance acceptable to start.
• U.S. citizen status required.
• Public speaking skills 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 execution.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers to handle service inquiries and problems, including installation, modification, and repair of equipment.
• Conduct on-site installation and testing of equipment to ensure proper operation and diagnose startup issues.
• Deliver technical presentations and train customer personnel in equipment operation and maintenance.
• Provide technical support for 30mm and 105mm weapons systems in field service, troubleshooting, and training.
• Offer on-site technical support for weapons and related equipment used by the squadron.
• Coordinate with Naval Surface Warfare Center on technical issues related to the weapons systems.

Skills

Public speaking

Customer service

Regulatory research

Software learning

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

4 years of aircraft maintenance experience

Tools

Maintenance data collection 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.