Missile PGM Technician

Job description / Role

Job Description

The Missile PGM Technician inspects, maintains, assembles, disassembles, repairs, and tests assigned missiles (air-to-air and air-ground), other PGM, associated components, training items, support equipment, and containers in accordance with DAFMAN 21-201 and pertinent technical data. Operates Theater Integrated Combat Munitions System (TICMS). Ensures compliance with Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Amentum ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS).

Principal Accountabilities

• Consistently observes and enforces all USAF and host nation explosives safety, AFOSH, and security standards during all explosives and non-explosives operations in assigned sites and TDY locations.
• Takes necessary control and timely response actions during emergency events.
• Maintains proficiency to operate and inspect diversified electronic PGM test equipment, PMEL calibrated tools, and all Munitions Material Handling Equipment (MMHE).
• Conducts all PGM work according to established quality processes, identifies problems, and recommends solutions.
• Inspects and tests live/captive missiles, PGMs, and associated components at required technical data intervals.
• Maintains, assembles/disassembles, processes, and modifies unguided and precision guided missiles according to technical data.
• Completes system repairs, alignments, and calibration requirements, removes and installs components, including circuit board replacement.
• Interprets system specifications, schematics, and drawings to troubleshoot and diagnose system malfunctions to determine fault, corrective actions, make repairs, and identify adverse trends.
• Performs physical verification of the material, condition code, lot, serial number, DOM, NSN, and DODIC to Munitions Information System (MIS) records during any maintenance action and takes corrective actions in accordance with assigned processes.
• Performs organizational and intermediate level maintenance, including reconstitution, Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO) actions on PGM systems and associated support equipment.
• Prepares assets for redistribution to theater and/or retrograde to CONUS, including completion of required documentation.
• Initiates, prepares, maintains, processes, and updates forms and records maintained in MIS.
• Assists in inspecting PGM assets in accordance with 11A-1-10 and applicable technical orders.
• Operates MIS as applicable to the Missile Element processes and authorized access rights.
• Inspects, operates, and performs maintenance on light vehicles and handling equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and manual hoists.
• If qualified, uploads/downloads trucks with incoming and outgoing munitions shipments and transports them to/from flightline holding areas, along with transporting munitions to support daily operations within the department.
• Inspects and operates metal strapping equipment, stencil machines, heat sealers, pneumatic paint guns, air compressors, power tools, and other equipment required by technical data.
• Inspects and performs minor maintenance on facilities and installed equipment. Cleans vehicles, equipment, and facilities.
• Performs entry-controller duties as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Works in normal office and maintenance shop or warehouse environment and may be required to work outdoors for extended periods.

Minimum Requirements

• Must have intermediate knowledge of the USAF Supply and Tech Order systems or US Service equivalent.
• Must be proficient in the use of personal computers and Windows Operating System and Microsoft Office to include as a minimum PowerPoint, Excel, and Word programs.
• May be required to operate material handling equipment.
• Must possess a valid home country driver's license and ability to obtain host nation driver's license.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have a minimum of four years of experience with USAF Military Munitions or US service equivalent.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security Clearance.
• Will be required to wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) according to prescribed procedures and as required for the task being performed.
• Physically capable of performing all required duties; capable of lifting, pushing, and pulling a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Must have normal color perception and depth of vision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred to have at least two years of experience with missiles, PGMs, and associated components.
• Preferred to have attended formal USAF Field Training Detachment training for each system.
• Preferred experience with a minimum of two of the following systems: AIM-9, AIM-120, AGM-65, AGM-88, AGM-158, GBU-39.

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran's status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.

About the Company

Amentum is a premier global technical and engineering services partner supporting critical programs of national significance across defense, security, intelligence, energy, and environment. We draw from a century-old heritage of operational excellence, mission focus, and successful execution underpinned by a strong culture of safety and ethics.