91F Small Arms/Artillery Repairer

About the role

The Small Arms/Artillery Repairer maintains electronic systems of various weapons used by the Army National Guard.

Responsibilities

• Operate electronic, electrical, and mechanical test equipment
• Understand and apply electronic and mechanical principles and concepts
• Develop skills for potential civilian careers as electronic mechanics, avionics technicians, or missile facilities repairers

Requirements

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
• Age between 17 and 35
• Pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
• High school diploma or equivalent

Qualifications

Preference for work requiring accuracy and attention to detail, interest in working with weapons.

Skills

Electronic and mechanical principles and concepts, understanding schematics, drawings, blueprints, and wiring diagrams, operating electronic, electrical, and mechanical test equipment.

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

Schedule

Training consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training and 7 weeks of Advanced Individual Training.

Pay

Pay varies based on the candidate's performance and experience.