AIRCRAFT ARMAMENT SYSTEMS APPRENTICEAs an Aircraft Armament Systems Apprentice you may be placed in either an operations squadron or maintenance squadron.As a member of an operational squadron you will operationally check and electrically test aircraft weapons release and gun systems. You will isolate and correct mechanical and electrical malfunctions within the weapons release system. You will inspect and load various air munitions, such as 25- to 2000-pound bombs, 20- or 30-millimeter ammunition, air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles, rockets or chaff and flares. You will operate and repair several types of support equipment, operate electrical generators and also operate and drive bomb lift trucks.As a member of a maintenance squadron you will be operating many different types of test equipment and gauges and checking fixtures to ensure that a particular piece of equipment is reliable and ready to use. If needed, you will repair the test equipment and checking fixture. You will repair broken wiring, connectors and electrical components within bomb racks, missile launchers and dispensers. You will be required to periodically inspect and mechanically and electrically test weapons release components. If assigned to the gun shop, you will disassemble, inspect, repair and assemble 20- or 30-millimeter guns and gun systems.Depending on assignment, you may also participate in the test and evaluation of new and prototype weapons and weapons systems or work on specialized aircraft such as helicopters, AC-130 gunships and small aircraft. You may be assigned as a weapons load crew member or be involved with both in-shop and flight-line maintenance of the guns and rocket systems.Benefits include:- Education assistance- Specialized Aircraft Armament Systems training- 30-days of vacation with pay each year, starting with your first year- Comprehensive medical and dental care for you, your spouse and children- Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401K)- Low-cost life insurance- Tax-free housing and food allowances- Opportunity for regular promotions based on skills, abilities, time in service and time in grade- Excellent retirement program after 20 years of continuous serviceAll Air Force careers fields are based on qualifications and job availability.Do you want to learn more about this job? Please click "Apply" to request an info pack.
