Army National Guard is hiring: 91A M1 ABRAMS Tank System Maintainer in Los Angel

Job Description The M1 Abrams Tank is the backbone of the armored forces. With the ability to engage enemies anytime, anywhere, it takes a highly detailed and skilled individual to ensure these vehicles keep pushing forward. As the M1 Abrams Tank System Maintainer in the Army National Guard, you will be responsible for supervising and performing maintenance on these tanks. Your duties will include: diagnosing and troubleshooting malfunctions; performing organizational maintenance and on-board direct support tasks on the suspension systems, steering systems, hydraulic systems, auxiliary power units, fire extinguisher/suppression systems, and gas particulate systems; and performing organizational maintenance on vehicular mounted armament, gun turret drive system, and fire control system. Some of the Skills You’ll Learn • Electronic and mechanical principles and concepts • Use of electronic, electrical, and mechanical test equipment • Use of schematics, drawings, and wiring diagrams Helpful Skills • Strong attention to detail • Interest in working with diesel and turbine engines Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career as an electronics mechanic, an avionics technician, or a missile facilities repairer with civilian firms that design, build, and test weapons for the military. Earn While You Learn Instead of paying to learn these skills, get paid to train. In the Army National Guard, you will learn these valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. Job training for an M1 Abrams Tank Systems Maintainer requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 24 weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field. Benefits/Requirements Benefits Paid training A monthly paycheck Montgomery GI Bill Federal and State tuition assistance Retirement benefits for part-time service Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage) 401(k)-type savings plan Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans) Health care benefits available VA home loans Bonuses, if applicable Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change Requirements Military enlistment in the Army National Guard Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate Must be between the ages of 17 and 35 Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details) Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your Army National Guard recruiter for the most up-to-date information. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.

In Summary: As the M1 Abrams Tank System Maintainer, you will be responsible for supervising and performing maintenance on these tanks . Your duties will include diagnosing and troubleshooting malfunctions; performing organizational maintenance and on-board direct support tasks on the suspension systems, steering systems, hydraulic systems .

En Español: Descripción del trabajo El tanque M1 Abrams es la columna vertebral de las fuerzas blindadas. Con la capacidad para involucrar a los enemigos en cualquier momento y lugar, se necesita un individuo altamente detallado y calificado para garantizar que estos vehículos sigan empujando hacia adelante. Como el mantenedor del sistema de tanques M1 Abrams en la Guardia Nacional del Ejército, usted será responsable de supervisar y realizar el mantenimiento de estos tanques. Sus deberes incluirán: diagnosticar y solucionar problemas; llevar a cabo tareas de mantenimiento organizacional y apoyo directo a bordo en los sistemas de suspensión, sistemas de dirección, sistemas hidráulicos, unidades de energía auxiliares, extinguidor / sistemas de supresión de incendios y sistemas de gases; y realizar mantenimiento organizativo en armamento montado vehicular, sistema de conducción de cañón y sistema de control de incendio. En la Guardia Nacional del Ejército, aprenderá estas valiosas habilidades laborales mientras gana un cheque de pago regular y califica para asistencia a las matrículas. La capacitación laboral para un M1 Abrams Tank Systems Maintainer requiere 10 semanas de Entrenamiento Básico, donde aprenderá habilidades básicas de Soldado, y 24 semanas de Treinamiento Individual Avanzado. Parte de este tiempo se pasa en el aula y parte en el campo. Beneficios/Requisitos beneficios entrenamientos pagados Un cheque mensual de salario Montgomery GI Bill Servicios federales y estatales de ayuda a la matrícula prestaciones de jubilación por servicio a tiempo parcial Seguro de vida bajo costo (hasta $400,000 en cobertura) Plan 401k tipo ahorro Programa de reembolso de préstamo al estudiante (h hasta $50,000, para los préstamos existentes).