
NUCLEAR WEAPONS
SECURING OUR GREATEST FORCES
As a superior military force, the Air Force maintains and occasionally utilizes superior nuclear weapons systems. It’s the responsibility of Nuclear Weapons specialists to inspect, store and repair these weapons and associated equipment. Utilizing extreme attention to detail, these highly trained experts work with our incredibly diverse nuclear arsenal to ensure that these delicate materials remain safe, stable and secure until the exact moment they’re needed to support our national defense.
- Inspect, assemble, disassemble, maintain, repair, refinish, modify and test nuclear warheads, bombs, missiles, reentry vehicles and systems and associated equipment
- Comply with nuclear safety measures
- Resolve maintenance problems and submit deficiency reports on faulty components
- Assist in performing operational checks on alarm systems
- Perform escort duties
CAREER TASKS
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
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MINIMUM EDUCATION
High school diploma, GED with 15 college credits, or GED
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ASVAB REQUIREMENTS
Mechanical
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QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of electrical and mechanical principles
- Normal color vision and depth perception
- Possession of a valid state driver’s license to operate government motor vehicles
- Must be screened for eligibility and meet requirements of the Personnel Reliability Program (PRP)
- No record of emotional instability
- Completion of a current Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)
- Completion of 7.5 weeks of Basic Military Training
- Must be between the ages of 17 and 39


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
67 days
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TECH SCHOOL LOCATION
Sheppard AFB TX
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STATUS UPON COMPLETION
Enlisted Airman with credits earned towards Munitions Systems Technology
- INTERESTS & SKILLS
- Science & Technology

TAKE A BREAK
Flights and 30-days vacation with pay each year.