Weapons Systems Technician - On-Site Support & Training

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

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.