ORDNANCE EQUIPMENT MECHANIC
Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
Posted: April 9, 2026 (0 days ago)
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Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command
Department of the Air Force
Location
Louisiana
Salary
$67,577 - $78,847
per year
Type
Full-Time
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This job involves maintaining, repairing, and inspecting military ordnance equipment like bombs and weapon systems for the Air Force Reserve, while also participating in reserve military training one weekend a month.
It's a full-time civil service role with federal benefits, but requires staying active in the reserve unit.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on mechanical experience in explosives or aviation maintenance who can work independently and follow strict safety rules.
This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service.
In addition, ARTs are required to maintain their active membership in the AF Reserve unit where assigned. ARTs receive on average one weekend of military training per month.
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In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C for WG-6600 Armament Work Family.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-6600 Armament Work Family.
Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying.
Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.
The screen out element for this position is the ability to perform the work of an Ordnance Equipment Mechanic with little to no supervision.
JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1.
Comprehensive knowledge of ordnance systems maintenance, explosive safety, security, inspection, storage, accountability, transportation regulations/rules, practices, procedures, principles and policies.
Knowledge of maintenance methods and procedures to troubleshoot, repair, rebuild, perform testing, and install a variety of aircraft, demolition, and base defense ordnance systems containing a number of interrelated devices related to more complex ordnance equipment, multi-component devices and complete round weapon systems.
Completes overhaul and final alignment on All Up Round (AUR) and complex weapon systems.
Modifies, tests and performs TCTO actions on a variety of support/test equipment, sub-assemblies, and complete round/AURs. 2.
Knowledge and ability to operate automated and manual computer systems operations including the ASPR, AMST, MIS, TMRS, AF MC2, JHCS, WEBFLIS.
Ability to read and autonomously interpret technical orders, technical manuals, blueprints, schematic drawings, manufacturers' manuals, maintenance bulletins, and to use complex shop mathematics and handbook formulas to complete work.
Skilled in use, principles, concepts and methodology of standard hand and power tools of the electronics and electro-mechanical trades, general maintenance practices, repair capability and skill to apply the data.
3.
Knowledge, experience and skill to work independently and make independent judgment/decisions related to accepted maintenance shop practices, processes, and procedures within the framework of oral or written instructions.
4. Perform, plan, crew chief and carry out work assignments utilizing appropriate technical references, suitable tools, equipment, and materials required to complete the assigned tasks.
Capability to develop, plan, organize and train to the Combat Munitions Training (CMT) program encompassing resources requirements, developed lesson plans, CFETP and AFQTP requirements and schedules/conducts specialized AFSC training.
5.
Knowledge in performing configuration changes, and deviation from standard work practices to obtain dimensional accuracy, system performance, or equipment reliability using expertise, focused attention and visual coordination.
Proficiency to plan and lay out the repair sequence, and complete the modification, repair, and installation of ordnance in the SRAN inventory. 6.
Ability to troubleshoot, and perform general maintenance on assigned MMHE supporting repair, replacement and TCTO compliance; includes safe operation of various light and heavy machinery and vehicles.
OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS: This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) enlisted position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements.
Work schedule will be aligned to allow the incumbent to fully participate in Unit Training Assemblies (UTA) weekends.
The incumbent's regular assignments are primarily ART duties; however, the incumbent may also be assigned non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities.
The incumbent may be required to fly in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments (TDY) away from the normal duty station.
Incumbent may be required to secure a valid state, commercial driver's license with hazardous materials endorsement. The incumbent may be required to work overtime to meet workload demands.
May be subject to shift work and uncommon tours of duty. Performs other duties as assigned. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.
You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Major Duties:
The primary purpose of this position is: This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position, the primary purpose of the position is to perform ordnance equipment mechanic duties encompassing requirements and responsibilities from all duty sections within a munitions storage area.
Installs, modifies, overhauls, maintains, trouble shoots and repairs a complete missile and ordnance system including support and test equipment consisting of numerous complex integrated components requiring knowledge of a wide range of electronics principles and practices.
Performs surveillance inspection duties IAW TO 11A-1-10 on all munitions stock, issued and returned custody munitions, and inspects and certifies munitions residue and Munitions Potentially Presenting Explosives Hazard (MPPEH) turned-in to the stock record account to determine serviceability, potential hazards, and accountability.
Responsible for the reliability surveillance inspection, preservation, serviceability, marking, packaging, shipping/receiving and service/shelf life management program requirements for munitions.
Assembles/Disassembles, performs maintenance/test & repair, handles and transports ammunition, rockets, unguided and guided weapons and countermeasures, demolition material, and other types of conventional ordnance.
Implements management controls for munitions assets, records munitions transactions, and manages allocations, stock levels, inventories, requisition, and disposition of munitions.
Warehouses munitions stocks, maintains storage area infrastructure and facilities, vehicles, and equipment to ensure mission support.
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