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4-Year Bonus: None

6-Year Bonus: $10,000

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Mechanical

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Demographics

Males: 610

Females: 73

Total: 683

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Nuclear Weapons Systems Technology

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Duties and Responsibilities

Stores, handles, transports, inspects, assembles, disassembles, maintains, and modifies nuclear warheads, bombs, missiles, reentry vehicles and systems, launchers, pylons, ejector racks, penetration aids, and associated test and handling equipment.

Installs and removes nuclear warheads, bombs, missiles, and reentry vehicles. Maintains and operates Use Control (UC) equipment.

Troubleshoots and maintains test sets. Stores, handles, and transports nuclear warheads, bombs, missiles, reentry vehicles and systems, penetration aids, and associated equipment.

Inspects, maintains, and operates vehicles and munitions material handling equipment used to transport and handle nuclear weapons and components.

Inspects, maintains, and operates vehicles and munitions handling equipment used to transport nuclear weapons and components. Uploads, downloads, and cross loads nuclear weapons to launch gear.

Resolves maintenance problems in accordance with technical guidance, reviews publications for accuracy and submits applicable improvement reports, and performs periodic inspections on weapons or equipment and submits deficiency reports.

Observes proper procedures for the handling, use, and disposal of hazardous waste materials. Complies with nuclear, missile, explosive, and general safety requirements; weapons systems safety rules; and technical order
procedures.

Complies with two-person concept and no-lone zone requirements. Maintains and troubleshoots Weapon Storage and Security System (WS3).

Performs or assists in emergency disablement or evacuation of nuclear weapons and components. Inspects, audits, and maintains high security locks, keys, and code modules.

Assists in performing operational checks on facility alarm systems. Stores, issues, inspects, maintains, and uses small arms and ammunition for security force support and contingency taskings.

Performs escort duties. Performs weapons inventory, accountability, reporting, and verification procedures using the Defense Integration and Management of Nuclear Data Services (DIAMONDS).

Plans, organizes, directs, inspects, and evaluates nuclear weapon activities, and performs nuclear weapon management functions. Plans, schedules, inspects, and evaluates nuclear maintenance actions, including maintenance on related components and specialized test and handling equipment.

Establishes production control, performance standards, and determines maintenance priorities. Coordinates maintenance actions with MAJCOM, wing, base, or squadron maintenance and munitions organizations.

Ensures conformance to prescribed quality and safety standards. Conducts periodic reviews to identify and then resolve maintenance and supply problems.

Specialty Qualifications

Knowledge is mandatory of: 

• Electrical and mechanical principles.
• Safety and security requirements for nuclear weapons.
• Interpreting block diagrams and technical orders.
• Proper handling, use, and disposal of hazardous waste and materials.

• 2W231. Completion of the Nuclear Weapons Apprentice Course, J3ABR2W231-047A.
• 2W291. Completion of the Advanced Nuclear Munitions System Course (J3AAR2W291 047X).

• 2W251. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 2W231. Also, experience in functions such as inspecting, maintaining, storing, handling, and repairing nuclear weapons, weapon components, and using related test and handling equipment.
• 2W271. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 2W251. Also, experience in performing or supervising functions such as inspecting, maintaining, storing, handling, and repairing nuclear weapons, weapon components, and related test and handling equipment.
• 2W291. Qualification in and possession of AFSC 2W271 and completion of the Advanced Nuclear Munitions System Course (J3AAR2W291 047X). Also, experience managing nuclear weapons and associated resources to include directing functions such as inspecting, maintaining, storing, handling, repairing nuclear weapons, weapon components, and related test and handling equipment.

• Passing color vision as defined by getting a 55 or better on the Cone Contrast Test (CCT) or correctly identifying at least 10 of 14 Ishihara Plates (PIP). Note: CCT should be utilized as primary testing choice, but PIP is acceptable if CCT is not available at testing site.
• Passing depth perception as defined in the Medical Standards Directory, a companion document to DAFMAN 48-123, Medical Examinations and Standards.
• Never been convicted of domestic violence IAW the Lautenberg amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968 and AFI 31-117, Arming and Use of Force by Air Force Personnel.
• Accessions must be screened for eligibility and meet requirements of the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP) as outlined in the HQ AETC PRP Prescreening guidance.
• Entry for retraining, applicants must be PRP Prescreened prior to retraining selection.
• While in technical training applicants will be Administratively Qualified in accordance with PRP standards as outlined in the DoDM 5210.42, AFMAN 13-501, Nuclear Weapons Personnel Reliability Program (PRP).

• 2W251. Certification as team member for a minimum of 12 months on any certifiable task, excluding transport, as outlined in AFMAN 21-204, Nuclear Weapons Maintenance.
• 2W271. Certifications as team chief for a minimum 12 months on any certifiable task, excluding transport, as outlined in AFMAN 21- 204.

• No record of sustained, untreatable emotional instability as specialty requires continued access to nuclear weapons and components.
• Must meet eligibility requirements to fill critical PRP positions in accordance with DoDM 5210.42 and AFMAN 13-501, Nuclear Weapons Personnel Reliability Program (PRP).
• Must maintain local network access IAW AFI 17-130, Cybersecurity Program Management and AFMAN 17-1301, Computer Security.
• Specialty requires routine access to Tier 5 (T5) information, systems, or similar classified environments.
• Completion of a current Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) according to DoDMAN 5200.02, AFMAN 16-1405, Air Force Personnel Security Program is mandatory.

Civilian Career Options

High Salary: $108,790

Low Salary: $35,260

• Aviation Inspectors: $78,400
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologists and Technicians: $67,550
• Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Commercial and Industrial Equipment: $62,010
• Electro-Mechanical and Mechatronics Technologists and Technicians: $59,800
• Emergency Management Director: $76,250
• Explosives Workers, Ordnance Handling Experts, and Blasters: $48,510
• First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers: $70,240
• Hazardous Materials Removal Workers: $45,270
• Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers: $47,130
• Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers: $31,760
• Industrial Production Managers: $108,790
• Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers: $40,460
• Light Truck Drivers $37,050
• Maintenance and Repair Workers, General: $40,850
• Maintenance Workers, Machinery: $50,100
• Office Clerks, General: $35,330
• Operating Engineers and Other Construction Equipment Operators: $49,770
• Order Clerks: $35,590
• Quality Control Systems Managers: $108,790
• Shipping, Receiving, and Inventory Clerks: $35,260
• Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers: $96,390

***This information was retrieved from Veterans Job Matcher at CareerOneStop (www.careeronestop.org), sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration.

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