SAIC

Weapons Maintenance Lead

SAIC$80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 6+ years of experience or Master's degree with 4+ years; demonstrated experience accepted in lieu of education.
  • Experience in preventative and corrective weapons maintenance.
  • Proficiency in ammunition and weapons management.
  • Advanced skills in MS Office applications.
  • Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights and weekends.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs.
  • Must hold or be able to obtain a secret security clearance, sponsored by SAIC.
  • US Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a subject matter expert providing troubleshooting and maintenance for 30mm and 105mm weapons on AC-130 gunships.
  • Provide technical support on-site for gunship weapon systems and associated equipment.
  • Serve as the liaison between SAIC, the Weapons Systems Integration Branch in Crane, and Kirtland AFB leadership.
  • Work independently and collaboratively to meet objectives and customer needs.
  • Effectively communicate at various management/command levels in both verbal and written formats.
  • Analyze, organize, and prioritize assigned tasks for efficient workflow.
  • Develop and review comprehensive training materials, processes, and procedures.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to shape the maintenance program for advanced military weaponry.
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on team effectiveness.
  • Potential involvement in training development and course creation.
  • Hands-on technical support opportunities with cutting-edge defense technologies.
  • Support for security clearance process, ensuring compliance and career advancement.
  • Location at Kirtland AFB, an established military facility with access to various resources.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SAIC is seeking a Weapons Maintenance Support Lead to support the AC-130 gunship located at Kirtland Air Force Base, Albuquerque, NM.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This vital position is establishing the maintenance program for the 30mm and 105mm weapons on the AC-130 gunships at Kirtland AFB, NM. The lead position will be setting up and managing a small team of maintainers to support day-to-day and depot level maintenance as well as development of processes and procedures to support the USAF training unit. The lead will also be acting as a liaison to the USAF on behalf of SAIC and the Weapons Systems Integration Branch at NSWC Crane, IN.

JOB RESPONSIBILITES:
  • Act as technical field support SME on the 30mm and 105mm weapons systems providing expert level troubleshooting, maintenance, and training support to the USAF at Kirtland AFB.
  • Provide on-site technical support for weapons and equipment associated with the gunship systems.
  • Act as liaison between SAIC, Weapons Systems Integration Branch (Crane) and Kirtland AFB leadership.
  • Work independently and within a team to achieve goals, meet schedule requirements, and serve customer needs.
  • Communicate effectively in oral and written form at multiple levels of management/command.
  • Analyze, organize, and prioritize work.
  • Develop and review training material, processes, and procedures.
  • Research, read, and follow Technical Orders, directives, regulations, and policies.
  • Research and evaluate situations, provide viable solutions, and execute mission needs.
  • Handle high stress situations and respond appropriately.
  • Manage, track, and report inventory.


Qualifications

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND CLEARANCE:
  • Bachelor's degree and six (6) year or more of related experience; master's and four (4) years or more of experience. Demonstrated experience in lieu of education will be considered.
  • Experience with preventative/corrective weapons maintenance.
  • Experience with ammunition and weapons management.
  • Moderate to high-level of expertise in MS Office products.
  • Must be flexible to work multiple shifts, including nights and/or weekends as needed.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs.
  • Interim secret clearance required to start with the ability to obtain a full secret clearance. SAIC will sponsor the clearance process.
  • Must be a US Citizen.

DESIRED SKILLS:
  • Highly motivated to develop team to achieve maximum effectiveness and success.
  • Training and course development experience.
  • Material management - ship, receive, track, report.
  • Military experience highly desired.


About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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