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Military Weapons Maintenance Technicians

Military Career

General Information

Description

Weapons maintenance technicians are responsible for servicing and maintaining the Military’s weapons and ordnance support equipment. They ensure these assets are fully operational at all times. These experts plan, organize, and perform every service necessary to keep these systems in pristine working condition so they are ready when needed.

Work Environment

Weapons maintenance technicians work in workshops when testing and repairing electronic components. They may work outdoors while inspecting and repairing combat vehicles, ships, artillery, aircraft, and missile silos.

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Military Outlook

Service Branches

Jobs in this career field may be available in other service branches. Call or email a particular branch for more info.

Military Status

  • Enlisted
    • Hands-on/specialized
    • High school diploma required

Military Workforce

Weapons Maintenance Technicians in the Military

95,999

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Salary

Salary Information

Median Military Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$59,483

Military Salary Range Salary varies based on years of service, degree level, special pays, family status and location. Learn more about Military benefits.

$22,641 - $229,900

What makes up a Military salary?

Military salaries include a lot more than just base pay.

They also offer:

  • Housing allowances
  • Subsistence allowances
  • Special and incentive pays
  • Cost-of-living allowances
  • Hazardous-duty pay
  • Bonuses

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Education

Military training

All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Weapons maintenance technicians in the Military will gain skills through classroom study and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training content may include: Electronic and mechanical principles and conceptsUse and understanding of schematics, drawings, blueprints, and wiring diagramsOperation, testing, and maintenance of weapons systems and fire control systemsOperation, use, and maintenance of electronic, electrical, and mechanical test equipmentPrinciples and concepts of electronics and mechanicsEquipment repair

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Military training

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All enlisted service members complete basic military training, which includes time spent in a classroom and in the field, and covers tactical and survival skills, physical training, military life and customs, and weapons training. Weapons maintenance technicians in the Military will gain skills through classroom study and on-the-job experience. Job-specific training content may include:

  • Electronic and mechanical principles and concepts
  • Use and understanding of schematics, drawings, blueprints, and wiring diagrams
  • Operation, testing, and maintenance of weapons systems and fire control systems
  • Operation, use, and maintenance of electronic, electrical, and mechanical test equipment
  • Principles and concepts of electronics and mechanics
  • Equipment repair

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.