Weapons Systems Technician - On-Site & Field Support

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

Job summary

SAIC seeks a Weapons Maintenance Technician to support the AC-130 gunship at Cannon Air Force Base, NM. The role involves on-site installation, testing, and repair of complex equipment, plus training of aircrew and liaison duties with Naval Surface Warfare Center. Will require travel and rotating shift work on base.

Qualification includes 4 years of aircraft maintenance, Air Force mechanic experience with engine focus, ability to obtain Secret clearance, and U.S. citizenship.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 4 years of preventative and corrective aircraft maintenance experience.
• Experience as an Air Force Mechanic with focus on engine maintenance and production processes.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance; Interim secret needed to start.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Experience with maintenance data collection systems.
• Ability to research directives, regulations and policies to determine solutions.
• Customer-service orientation and proactive problem-solving.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products; ability to learn company software.

Responsibilities

• Interfaces with customer to handle service inquiries and problems including installation, modification, and repair of complex equipment.
• Conducts on-site installation and testing of equipment; isolates start-up malfunctions and takes corrective action.
• May make technical presentations and trains customer personnel in equipment operation and maintenance.
• Provides technical support for weapons systems in field service, troubleshooting, maintenance and training.
• 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 for weapons systems issues.

Skills

Aircraft maintenance experience

Air Force mechanic experience

Public speaking

Maintenance data collection systems

Research directives and policies

Customer service orientation

MS Office proficiency

Learn company software

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SAIC seeks a Weapons Maintenance Technician to support the AC-130 gunship at Cannon Air Force Base, NM. The role involves on-site installation, testing, and repair of complex equipment, plus training of aircrew and liaison duties with Naval Surface Warfare Center. Will require travel and rotating shift work on base.

Qualification includes 4 years of aircraft maintenance, Air Force mechanic experience with engine focus, ability to obtain Secret clearance, and U.S. citizenship.