Bradley Fighting Vehicle System Maintainer Job in 38921

Bradley Fighting Vehicle System MaintainerA key component to the U.S. militarys pre-eminence in the field is the Bradley Fighting Vehicle. As a member of the team that keeps the vehicle running and operating properly, the Bradley Fighting Vehicle System Maintainer is a vital part of the Armys military dominance.

Some of your duties may include: diagnosing and troubleshooting malfunctions; performing maintenance and on-board direct support tasks on suspension systems and steering systems; performing maintenance on fire extinguisher and suppression systems; and performing maintenance on gas particulate systems, vehicular mounted armament, and associated fire control systems.

Plus, the skills you learn as a Bradley Fighting Vehicle System Maintainer will help prepare you for a future at auto and construction equipment dealers, farm equipment companies, and state highway agencies. You'll be able to pursue a career as a garage mechanic, carburetor mechanic, transmission mechanic, radiator mechanic, construction equipment mechanic, or endless track vehicle mechanic.

Earn while you learn

Get paid to learn! In the Army National Guard, you will learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance.

Job training for a Bradley Fighting Vehicle System Maintainer requires nine weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and 13 weeks of Advanced Individual Training. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.

Benefits

Paid training
A monthly paycheck
Montgomery G.I. Bill
Up to 100 percent Tuition Assistance for college or vocational training (up to $4,500 per fiscal year, 1 October 30 September)
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)
Healthcare Benefits Available

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (If you do not have a diploma or GED, you may still apply ask a recruiter about how the Army National Guard can help you earn your GED.)
Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
Must meet citizenship requirements (see http://www.nationalguard.com/monster for details)