Weapons Maintenance Technician — On Site at Cannon AFB

SAIC; Cannon Afb (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 role is full-time on-site with a 25% travel expectation and requires a Secret clearance.

You will perform on-site installation, testing and maintenance of 30mm and 105mm weapons systems, train customer personnel, and liaise with the Naval Surface Warfare Center for technical issues.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years of preventative and corrective aircraft maintenance experience.
• Experience as an Air Force Mechanic focused 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.
• 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 in policy implementation and problem solving.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn company software.

Responsibilities

• Interface with the customer to handle inquiries and problems, including installation, modification, and repair of complex equipment and systems.
• Conduct on-site installation and testing of equipment; identify start-up malfunctions and take corrective action.
• Provide technical support for weapons systems, including field service, troubleshooting, maintenance and training.
• Provide on-site technical support for weapons and related equipment used by the squadron.
• Act as liaison between the squadron and Naval Surface Warfare Center for technical issues.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Problem solving

Customer service

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Maintenance data collection systems

Job description

SAIC is seeking a Weapons Maintenance Technician to support the AC-130 gunship at Cannon Air Force Base, NM. The role is full-time on-site with a 25% travel expectation and requires a Secret clearance.

You will perform on-site installation, testing and maintenance of 30mm and 105mm weapons systems, train customer personnel, and liaise with the Naval Surface Warfare Center for technical issues.