Location: Kuwait
To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located and be able to interview on site.
To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located and be able to interview on site.
Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.
Job Description
Uses handling, loading, and checkout procedures and equipment. Tests suspension, launch, and release systems for retentive locking, and manual or electrical release. Analyzes malfunctions. Performs functional checks of launch and suspension systems. Operates handling, loading equipment and services aircraft gun systems. Tests electrical and electronic circuitry for continuity, voltage, and proper operation. Tests for unwanted electrical signal or power before connecting electrically actuated explosives and propellants. Installs ground safety devices on munition and gun system components to prevent inadvertent detonation, launching, or firing. Inserts and removes impulse cartridges associated with fuel tanks and pylons. Inspects, repairs, and maintains aircraft release, launch, suspension, and monitor systems; aircraft guns; and related equipment.
Operates, inspects, and performs operator maintenance on related munitions handling, loading, and test equipment. Examines for visual defects and proper installation of systems components such as munitions ejector racks, loading and suspension devices, shackles, rocket pods, pylons, aircraft ammunition, boosters, and feed chutes. Examines aircraft guns for defects. Analyzes malfunctions of munitions launch, release, suspension, and monitor systems, and associated handling and loading equipment. Disassembles, repairs, or replaces mechanical, electrical, electronic, and pneudraulic mechanisms of launch and release systems, and aircraft gun systems. Removes, disassembles, and inspects parts and subassemblies for damage, rust, corrosion, or acceptable clearances and tolerances.
Makes adjustments and applies lubricants and preservatives. Performs serviceability tests on aircraft guns, gun systems, and munitions associated suspension equipment. Performs armament systems maintenance functions. Modifies munitions launch, release, suspension, and monitor systems to improve efficiency. Determines probable effect of modifications on future maintenance and operational problems. Plans, organizes, and directs aircraft armament systems maintenance activities. Checks methods and techniques used to load and unload munitions on aircraft, to repair and maintain aircraft release and gun systems, and to maintain, repair, and modify associated equipment. Ensures compliance with policies, directives, and safety procedures. Analyzes productivity and work quality. Evaluates operational efficiency of aircraft guns and munitions systems, and recommends modification.
Operates, inspects, and performs operator maintenance on related munitions handling, loading, and test equipment. Examines for visual defects and proper installation of systems components such as munitions ejector racks, loading and suspension devices, shackles, rocket pods, pylons, aircraft ammunition, boosters, and feed chutes. Examines aircraft guns for defects. Analyzes malfunctions of munitions launch, release, suspension, and monitor systems, and associated handling and loading equipment. Disassembles, repairs, or replaces mechanical, electrical, electronic, and pneudraulic mechanisms of launch and release systems, and aircraft gun systems. Removes, disassembles, and inspects parts and subassemblies for damage, rust, corrosion, or acceptable clearances and tolerances.
Makes adjustments and applies lubricants and preservatives. Performs serviceability tests on aircraft guns, gun systems, and munitions associated suspension equipment. Performs armament systems maintenance functions. Modifies munitions launch, release, suspension, and monitor systems to improve efficiency. Determines probable effect of modifications on future maintenance and operational problems. Plans, organizes, and directs aircraft armament systems maintenance activities. Checks methods and techniques used to load and unload munitions on aircraft, to repair and maintain aircraft release and gun systems, and to maintain, repair, and modify associated equipment. Ensures compliance with policies, directives, and safety procedures. Analyzes productivity and work quality. Evaluates operational efficiency of aircraft guns and munitions systems, and recommends modification.
Basic Job Requirements
-High School Diploma or GED required and five (5) years experience required;
- USAF Armament Technical School / US Service Equivalent;
- Knowledge is mandatory of: electricity; principles of physics, mechanics, electronics, and ballistics applying to munitions launch, release, suspension, fusing, and arming systems, and aircraft gun systems;
- Use of precision measuring tools and equipment; interpreting schematics and wiring diagrams;
- Concepts and application of maintenance directives; nuclear and nonnuclear munitions loading and safety procedures; and proper handling, use, and disposal of hazardous waste and materials;
- Other duties or skills may be required.
****Security Clearance Required****
- USAF Armament Technical School / US Service Equivalent;
- Knowledge is mandatory of: electricity; principles of physics, mechanics, electronics, and ballistics applying to munitions launch, release, suspension, fusing, and arming systems, and aircraft gun systems;
- Use of precision measuring tools and equipment; interpreting schematics and wiring diagrams;
- Concepts and application of maintenance directives; nuclear and nonnuclear munitions loading and safety procedures; and proper handling, use, and disposal of hazardous waste and materials;
- Other duties or skills may be required.
****Security Clearance Required****
Other Job Requirements
- Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; makes recommendations for improvement;
- Able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events;
- Uses resources effectively efficiently and demonstrates attention to detail;
- Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
- Writes clearly, accurately, and concisely;
- Follows policies and procedures.
- Able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events;
- Uses resources effectively efficiently and demonstrates attention to detail;
- Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
- Writes clearly, accurately, and concisely;
- Follows policies and procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience maintaining, repairing, and modifying munitions launch, release, suspension, or aircraft gun systems.
- Prior Air Force experience preferred;
- Military or Contractor on the battlefield experience;
- Successful CONOPS/International assignment.
- Prior Air Force experience preferred;
- Military or Contractor on the battlefield experience;
- Successful CONOPS/International assignment.
Requisition Number 75953BR
How To Apply:
Apply online , go to : Armament Technician