Position is contingent upon award of the project 

SUMMARY 

The Weapons & Armament Technician is responsible for maintaining weapons, weapons systems, configuration of the APKWS ammunition, and restoring aircraft weapons systems to operational status IAW OEM procedures. Additionally, provide mentorship and training to military customers on armament and weapons.  Responsible for armament checklist procedures and safety related to armament systems. Responsible for developing an armament training POI and armament maintenance training POIs. Accountable for integrating with armament and weapons suppliers. Reports to the Site Director of Aviation & Maintenance. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Plan, implement, and coordinate armament systems & programs in accordance with written regulations, procedures, and policies.  

• Oversee the coordination of all armament resources. 

• Maintain proficiency as armament instructor IAW company tactical standards (Advanced Tactics, NVGs & Gunnery Qualifications). 

• Oversee all armament aspects of gunnery and associated Forward Arming & Refueling Points (FARP) operations. 

• Thorough knowledge of all aircraft weapons, weapons systems, and effects of munitions on weapon performance.  

• Technical writer for training POIs and training standards to ensure ITAR compliance of all armament and maintenance training, as well as training manuals. 

• Maintain aircraft armament/missile systems and components. 

• Perform operational checks, ammunition loading/unloading, and weapon subsystems configuration changes for fire control systems. 

• Test, troubleshoot, and repair test sets and diagnostic equipment. 

• Order repair parts as required 

• Prepares evaluations, special reports, and records pertaining to aircraft maintenance, repair, and related activities.  

• Up to 90 travel may be required. Travel may include domestic and/or international locations such as Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, and Jordan. 

• The individual may be required to travel within the above-listed countries or other international sites and perform work-related duties in extreme environments and austere living conditions. 

• Be available for assignment to OCONUS sites for extended deployment periods. 

• Other duties may be assigned. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

None 

Skills and abilities 

• The technician shall be trained on the HMP 400 weapons system and possess a minimum of four (4) years of experience maintaining .50 caliber weapons systems and Hydra 70 2.75-inch rocket systems, as well as experience operating and maintaining variant Weapons Management Systems.  

• Must possess the ability to work independently, without guidance, to perform tasks included in the MDH aircraft maintenance manual.   

• Must have sufficient educational and experience background to perform the duties involving maintenance, assembly, operation, repair, test and related functions of the MDH aircraft.   

• Must have the capability to transfer technical knowledge to less qualified personnel and express thoughts in both oral and written communication. 

• The ability to get along with others and work in a team environment. 

• Access to Export Control Information. 

• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English 

• Must possess passport book (not passport card) with at least 12 months of remaining validity AND with at least 4 blank visa/stamp pages remaining 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE  

• Military and/or Law Enforcement or equivalent civilian weapons Armorer school preferred 

• Tactically proficient in basic military tactical arming skills & capable of coordinating Forward Arming & Refueling Points (FARP) requirements. 

•  Factory certified on a continual basis, as required, on all weapons for which they are responsible. 

• Ability to take and follow direction with minimum supervision. 

• Excellent communication and team skills. 

• Fluent in the English language. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. 

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS  

Armament Missile system/Electrical/Avionics Repair Certified preferred (PWS states “trained”) 

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS   

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• This position is designated by the employer to be a safety-sensitive position. 

• Work performed in an office and out-of-country settings. 

• Able to work outdoors in the Middle East environmental conditions and temperatures of more than 120 degrees. 

• Exposure to the environment, such as loud noise, dust, odors, and fumes. 

• Occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs. 

• Regularly required to stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, and stoop 

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. 

MD Helicopters, LLC is an equal opportunity employer that includes veterans and individuals with disabilities.