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Aircraft Mechanic I Weapons Flightline

M1 Support Services
United States, Nevada, Nellis Air Force Base
5930 Rickenbacker Road (Show on map)
Jul 10, 2025
Aircraft Mechanic I Weapons Flightline Location Nellis AFB, NV Job Posting No , scroll to the bottom of the page and click "Apply for this position." Start Date ASAP Contract NAMSS Salary Range $46.10 Posting Date 10 Jul 2025 Union Yes FLSA Status Non-exempt Shift Work Variable FT/PT Full-time Relocation No Travel Limited M1 is looking for an Aircraft Mechanic I Weapons Flightline Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Assists with daily aircraft launch and recovery operations. Conduct daily munitions loading operations, End-of-Runway arm and de-arm, and Basic Post Flight maintenance. May be required to perform daily post-load requirements. Extensive knowledge of gun systems removal and installation, Aircraft Munitions Equipment (pylons, TER, launchers, etc.). Assists in troubleshooting malfunctions in aircraft weapons and electrical systems. Repairs, replaces, and rebuilds aircraft weapons systems, such as LRU Component removal and installation. Extensive knowledge of all associated weapons systems supports equipment. Reads and interprets manufacturers and aircraft's maintenance manuals, service bulletins, technical data, engineering data, and other specifications to determine feasibility and method of repairing or replacing malfunctioning or damaged components. Performs periodic and other hourly or calendar inspections as required. Receives technical guidance from Managers, Supervisors, Leads or higher-level technicians as required. May be required to obtain and maintain special certifications as directed by management. Reviews and completes forms documentation pertinent to aircraft or equipment maintenance, enters maintenance actions into applicable MIS system and will make entries in forms, logs, records, or electronic equivalent as required. May be required to aid writing/initiating engineering technical assistance requests. All Weapons Loaders must be able to pass a color vision test. Complete all assignments and tasks as directed by managers, supervisors, leads, and more senior technicians. Qualifications and Experience: Minimum of 4 years performing as a USAF or sister service fighter aircraft Weapons Loader technician with at least 1 year as F-16 Weapons Loader within the last 10 years with the following munitions required: AIM-120 (All), AIM-9 (All), Chaff/Flare, ALE-SO, 20MM Ammunition, AGM-65/88, LAU-117, TER-9A, BDU-33/50/56, M K-82/84, BLU-109, GBU-10/12/38/54, CBU-87/89/103, M129 Leaflet Munition, 2.75" rockets. Working knowledge of MIS systems, forms documentation and strict adherence to aircraft technical data is required. All Weapons Loaders must be able to pass a color vision test Working Conditions: High school diploma or GED is required. Mathematics skills are desirable Must speak, read, write, and understand English with the ability to interpret technical data and special operating instructions in the same language. Must be willing to deploy to support off-station requirements. Performs housekeeping duties within 100 feet of assigned work areas (excluding bathrooms). Performs vehicle use inspections, cleaning, and wash. Performs any other supportive duties as assigned. Must be physically capable of performing all assigned duties. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance (or higher, if required). Must be able to, if required, obtain, and maintain a government driver's license. If controlled movement area (CMA) access is required must be able to pass color vision test. Environment ranges from office, hangar and flightline and requires extensive climbing, standing, 2025-055 111644 113297 stooping, bending, pushing, kneeling, stretching, and walking demands. May be required to work in other work sections throughout the contract. M1 Support Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. M1 Support Services offers a comprehensive benefits package including several options for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Dependent Life, AD&D, Short-and Long-term Disability. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts for qualified health and dependent care expenses, as well as a free Employee Assistance Program.