SAIC

Technology integrator delivering defense IT solutions

Weapons Maintenance Technician

Equipment Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeCannon AFB, NM, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and four 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; an interim Secret clearance is needed to start.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Public speaking skills and the ability to deliver presentations to groups.
Experience with maintenance data collection systems.
Ability to research directives, regulations, and policies to determine solutions to problems, issues, and concerns.
Commitment to customer service and a proactive approach to implementing policy and identifying and solving problems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and ability to learn company software.
Dexterity in the fingers of both hands.
Ability to pick up and carry 70 pounds for 50 feet.
Ability to withstand temperature extremes while performing duties.
Ability to travel up to 25% worldwide.
Availability to work a rotating shift.

Responsibilities

Interface with the customer to handle service inquiries and problems, including customer support activities involving the installation, modification, and repair of complex equipment and systems.
Conduct on-site installation and testing of equipment to ensure proper working order; isolate equipment start-up malfunctions and take corrective action.
Make technical presentations as needed and train customer personnel in equipment operation and maintenance responsibilities.
Provide technical support for the 30mm and 105mm weapons systems, including field service, troubleshooting, maintenance, and training support to the Air Force squadron at Cannon AFB.
Provide on-site technical support for weapons and associated equipment used by the squadron.
Act as the liaison between the squadron and the Small Arms Branch at Naval Surface Warfare Center in Crane, Indiana, for technical issues related to the 30mm and 105mm weapons systems.

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.

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.

About the Company

SAIC

Technology integrator delivering defense IT solutions

SAIC is a technology integrator that supports the U.S. government with engineering and IT services for defense, space, and intelligence missions. Its offerings include integrating complex systems, software, data analytics, cybersecurity, and digital engineering to help national security programs run smoothly. The company operates by combining technical expertise with large-scale government contracts, delivering end-to-end solutions from planning and development to deployment and support. Unlike many firms that focus on a single product, SAIC differentiates itself through a long history of government work, its origins as an employee-owned company, and its growth through strategic acquisitions to broaden capabilities in digital engineering, mission IT, and related services. SAIC’s goal is to enable national defense and intelligence operations by providing the technology and services needed to design, build, and maintain critical systems at scale.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Reston, VA
Founded: 1969

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