91S Stryker Systems Maintainer
About the Role
As a Stryker Systems Maintainer for the Army National Guard, you will be responsible for keeping Stryker systems functioning to ensure mission success. This role involves supervising and performing maintenance on various Stryker vehicles, including:
- M1128 Mobile gun system
- M1132 Engineer support vehicle
- M1133 Medical evacuation vehicle
- M1135 NBC recon vehicle
Responsibilities
- Perform field and sustainment-level maintenance on vehicle systems, including suspension, steering, hydraulic, fire extinguisher/suppressor, and vehicle-mounted armament systems.
- Supervise compliance with shop safety programs, and the use, maintenance, and security of power tools.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions.
- Supervise and provide technical guidance to junior-grade Soldiers.
- Perform battlefield damage assessment and repair.
Skills You’ll Learn
- Engine disassembly and repair.
- Repair of hydraulic, fuel, and electrical systems.
- Repair and maintenance of armament systems.
Civilian career opportunities include roles with auto and construction equipment dealers, and farm equipment companies.
Training
Job training consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you’ll learn basic Soldiering skills, followed by 17 weeks of Advanced Individual Training (AIT) with classroom instruction and hands-on practice in repairing and replacing equipment parts. Training is paid, and you’ll earn a regular paycheck while qualifying for tuition assistance.
Benefits
- Paid training
- 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
- 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 GED certificate
- Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
- Must pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
- Must meet citizenship requirements (see NATIONALGUARD.com for details)
Programs and benefits are subject to change. Actual MOS assignment may depend on MOS availability.
Helpful Skills
- Interest in mathematics, shop mechanics, and engine mechanics
- Ability to use hand and power tools