ENLISTED

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

MINIMUM EDUCATION

High school diploma, GED with 15 college credits, or GED
ASVAB REQUIREMENTS

Mechanical
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.