MISSILE AND SPACE SYSTEMS ELECTRONIC MAINTENANCE
EXPERTISE BEHIND CRITICAL TECH
Missile and Space Maintenance specialists are responsible for maintaining two legs of the United States’ nuclear triad and are crucial to the Air Force's nuclear deterrence mission. Nuclear deterrence dissuades potential adversaries from initiating nuclear conflict by demonstrating the ability to respond with devastating nuclear force. These specialists maintain the weapon systems required to deliver a thermo-nuclear warhead on-time, and on targets up-to and over 6,000 miles away.
Intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) and air-launched cruise missiles are crucial components of our nation's nuclear arsenal. It’s the job of Missile and Space Systems Electronic Maintenance specialists to maintain, operate and supervise the maintenance of missiles, space lift boosters, payloads, guidance and control systems as well as nuclear command, control and communications systems. These Airmen also monitor, analyze and compile system performance data as well as troubleshoot and test research and development systems and support equipment.
- Evaluate and supervise maintenance on space lift boosters and payloads
- Perform electronic maintenance on nuclear weapon systems, launchers, pylons and support equipment
- Interpret weapon system and equipment data to recommend improvements
- Maintain ICBM nuclear command, control and communication in support of the Commander in Chief's positive control of nuclear weapons
- Complete research and development functions in support of missile and space systems
Career tasks
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
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MINIMUM EDUCATION
A High School Senior (age 17 or older)*, High school diploma, a GED, or 15 college semester hours
*High School Students may start their application as early as the end of their junior year.
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ASVAB SCORE REQUIREMENTS
55 Mechanical (M) and 50 Electronics (E)
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QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of electronic theory, circuitry and schematic diagrams
- Normal color vision
- Freedom from fear of heights
- Completion of a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)
- Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
- Must be at least 17, but has not reached age 42 on the date of enlistment
TRAINING & EDUCATION
How do we transform you from a raw recruit to an expert Airman in this field? From hands-on experience to college credit toward a degree, the path begins here.
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BASIC MILITARY TRAINING
7.5 weeks
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TECHNICAL TRAINING
59 days
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TECH SCHOOL LOCATION
Vandenberg AFB CA
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STATUS UPON COMPLETION
Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Electronic Systems Technology