Army National Guard is hiring: 91P Artillery Mechanic in Los Angeles County

Job Description The Army National Guard relies on Soldiers to test and maintain electrical systems for its ground weapons systems. As an Artillery Mechanic in the Army National Guard, you will supervise and perform maintenance on all self-propelled field artillery cannon weapon systems, including automotive, turret, fire control, and chemical protection subsystems. You will learn how to maintain these systems; troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions; and repair, test, and adjust damaged equipment. Job Duties • Maintain diesel power plants/packs, compression ignition engines and engine fuel systems, air induction systems, exhaust systems, cooling systems, engine starting and charging systems, and track hull electrical • Diagnose malfunctions, troubleshoot and perform other unit maintenance on carriage-mounted armament, associated fire control and related systems, and components on all self-propelled field artillery weapon systems Some of the Skills You’ll Learn • Electronic and mechanical principles and concepts • Use of electronic, electrical, and mechanical test equipment • Operation, testing, and maintenance of specific types of weapons systems • Understanding schematics, drawings, blueprints, and wiring diagrams Helpful Skills • Preference for working with electronic or electrical equipment • Ability to do work requiring accuracy and attention to detail • Interest in working with weapons Through your training, you will develop the skills and experience to enjoy a civilian career as an electronic mechanic, an avionics technician, or a missile facility system mechanic 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 Artillery Mechanic consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 15 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 an Artillery Mechanic, you will supervise and perform maintenance on all self-propelled field artillery cannon weapon systems . The Army National Guard relies on Soldiers to test and maintain electrical systems for its ground weapons systems . You will learn how to maintain these systems; troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions .

En Español: Descripción del trabajo La Guardia Nacional del Ejército depende de los soldados para probar y mantener sistemas eléctricos para sus sistemas de armas terrestres. Como mecánico de artillería en la Guarda Nacional del ejército, supervisará y realizará mantenimiento en todos los sistemas de cañones de artillería de campo autopropulsados, incluidos los subsistemas de protección automotriz, torreta, control de fuego y química. Aprenderás a mantener estos sistemas; solucionar problemas y diagnosticar mal funcionamiento de equipos; y reparar, probar y ajustar equipo dañado. Funciones • Mantenimiento de las centrales eléctricas diésel / paquetes, motores de ignición por compresión y sistemas de combustible del motor, sistemas de inducción al aire, sistemas para el escape, sistemas con refrigeración, los sistemas de arranque y carga del motor y la pista eléctrica del casco • Diagnóstico de mal funcionamiento, resolución de problemas y mantenimiento de otras unidades en armamento montado en carrozas, control de incendios asociados y sistemas relacionados, así como componentes en todos los sistemas automotrices de armas de artillería de campo Algunas de las habilidades que aprenderás • Principios y conceptos electrónicos y mecánicos • Uso de equipos de ensayo electrónico, eléctrico y mecánico • Operación, prueba y manutención de tipos específicos de sistemas de armas • Comprensión de esquemas, dibujos, planos y diagramas de cableado La formación laboral para un mecánico de artillería consiste en 10 semanas de capacitación básica, donde aprenderá habilidades básicas del Soldado y 15 semanas de entrenamiento individual avanzado. Parte de este tiempo se pasa en el aula y parte en el campo. Beneficios/Requisitos beneficios Entrenamiento pagados Un cheque mensual Montgomery GI Bill Requierdos federales y estatales asistencia a la matrícula prestaciones de jubilación por servicio a tiempo parcial Seguro de vida bajo costo (hasta $400,000 en cobertura) 401 plan de ahorro tipo Programa de reembolso de préstamos estudiantiles (h hasta $50,000, para los préstamos existentes).