Aircraft Worker – Armament
| Company | Amentum |
|---|---|
| Location | Fort Walton Beach, FL, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Mid Level |
Requirements
- Knowledge of basic electricity and the principles of mechanics, electronics, and pneudraulics applying to munitions launch, release, suspension, fusing, and arming systems; and aircraft gun systems is mandatory.
- Knowledge of using precision measuring tools and equipment and using and interpreting schematics, and wiring diagrams is mandatory.
- Knowledge of technical orders and regulations and safety codes and practices is mandatory.
- Knowledge of concepts of applicable maintenance directives, and the proper handling, use, and disposal of hazardous waste and materials is mandatory.
- Knowledge of MIS (CAMS/IMDS) and desktop computer operations and use is mandatory.
- Must have working knowledge of Air Force supply procedures to look up, place orders, receive and maintain parts and materials to complete assigned work.
- Completion of a basic aircraft armament systems course is mandatory.
- Qualification as an Armament Aircraft Worker is mandatory.
- A minimum of three years of experience of on aircraft or maintaining and repairing munitions launch and release or aircraft gun systems is mandatory.
Responsibilities
- Loads munitions and explosive and propellant devices on aircraft.
- Inspects, maintains, installs, modifies, and repairs aircraft bomb, rocket, and missile release, launch, suspension, and monitor systems; guns and gun mounts; and related munitions handling, loading, and test equipment under the technical direction of an Armament Mechanic, Armament Mechanic (Senior) or Lead.
- 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 and feed chutes.
- Analyzes malfunctions of munitions launch, release, suspension, and monitor systems, and associated equipment.
- Required to perform assigned tasks within your work center that directly supports necessary functions of this job classification.
Preferred Qualifications
- Completion of high school with courses in mechanics or basic electronics is desirable.