Air Force · 2W1X1

Aircraft Armament Systems: civilian jobs and transferable skills

Air Force 2W1X1 Aircraft Armament Systems experience builds transferable skills in weapon systems maintenance, explosives & ordnance, aircraft maintenance, electrical systems, testing, technical troubleshooting, equipment operation, and safety. CivLaunch currently matches 7 open civilian jobs to this AFSC, including Avionics Technician at Empire Airlines, Egress Systems Technician at Vertex Aerospace, and Maintenance Technician at LMI Aerospace.

About the 2W1X1 AFSC

Loads and unloads nuclear and non-nuclear munitions, explosives, and propellant devices on aircraft. Maintains and installs bomb, rocket, and missile release, launch, and suspension systems, aircraft guns and mounts, and loading and test equipment. Tests electrical circuits before connecting explosive devices, installs safety devices, fits fuses and boosters, and troubleshoots release-system malfunctions.

Transferable skills

  • Weapon Systems Maintenance
  • Explosives & Ordnance
  • Aircraft Maintenance
  • Electrical Systems
  • Testing
  • Technical Troubleshooting
  • Equipment Operation
  • Safety

Filter these jobs by location, pay, and more

7 jobs match 2W1X1 Aircraft Armament Systems

Ranked by how many of your skills each job uses. Strong matches share the most.

  1. Avionics Technician

    Empire Airlines · Spokane, WA

    Good Match
    • $34.67–$39.70 an hour
    • Avionics
    • 2+ years

    Avionics technician on Empire Airlines' Spokane, Washington line crew. Repairs avionics components, helps with airframe and engine maintenance on scheduled and unscheduled checks, and assists with pushbacks, aircraft moves, and nightly washes; nights and weekends possible. High school diploma required; A&P (or ready to test) and two years of avionics experience preferred.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft maintenance, electrical systems, and equipment operation.

    Shares 4 of your 8 skills:

    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Electrical Systems
    • Equipment Operation
    • Safety
    View Job On recruiting.paylocity.com · Added Sep 25
  2. Egress Systems Technician

    Vertex Aerospace · Meridian, MS

    Potential Match
    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • 3+ years

    T-45 egress and life support technician at NAS Meridian. Removes, inspects, and reinstalls ejection seats and canopy explosives, maintains oxygen and environmental systems, and supports flight line operations. Requires three years of ejection seat maintenance and a military or factory seat course.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to explosives & ordnance, aircraft maintenance, and technical troubleshooting.

    Shares 5 of your 8 skills:

    • Explosives & Ordnance
    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Technical Troubleshooting
    • Equipment Operation
    • Safety
    View on Vertex Aerospace Careers Search requisition 62322 on careers.gov2x.com · Added Aug 27
  3. Maintenance Technician

    LMI Aerospace · Fredonia, KS

    Potential Match
    • Technical Services

    Maintenance technician at Sonaca North America (formerly LMI Aerospace) in Fredonia, Kansas. Installs, repairs, and maintains production machinery, forklifts, and power tools, handles plant electrical, plumbing, and HVAC work, performs routine inspections and preventive maintenance, and documents repairs. High school diploma preferred (otherwise an assessment); HVAC, journeyman electrician, or boiler licenses and National Electrical Code knowledge are pluses.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to electrical systems, technical troubleshooting, and equipment operation.

    Shares 4 of your 8 skills:

    • Electrical Systems
    • Technical Troubleshooting
    • Equipment Operation
    • Safety
    View Job On sonaca.wd103.myworkdayjobs.com · Added Sep 25
  4. Electromechanical Overhaul Technician

    Duncan Aviation · Lincoln, NE

    Potential Match
    • Aircraft Maintenance

    Electromechanical overhaul technician in Duncan Aviation's Lincoln, Nebraska component shop. Tests, troubleshoots, repairs, and overhauls aircraft accessory components to manufacturer specs, orders the parts each job needs, keeps work orders and FAA-required records current, and supplies repair details for estimates. Hired at levels I to III by experience; associate degree preferred.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft maintenance, electrical systems, and testing.

    Shares 4 of your 8 skills:

    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Electrical Systems
    • Testing
    • Technical Troubleshooting
    View Job On duncanaviation.workgr8.com · Added Oct 1
  5. Avionics Technician

    Vertex Aerospace · San Angelo, TX

    Potential Match
    • Avionics

    C-12 avionics mechanic at Goodfellow AFB. Inspects, repairs, and installs avionics, wiring, and flight control components, troubleshoots discrepancies using manuals and schematics, and treats corrosion. Requires an FAA A&P and high school diploma.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft maintenance, electrical systems, and equipment operation.

    Shares 4 of your 8 skills:

    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Electrical Systems
    • Equipment Operation
    • Safety
    • FAA A&P certificate required
    View on Vertex Aerospace Careers Search requisition 62511 on careers.gov2x.com · Added Aug 27
  6. Aircraft Electrician

    Tyonek Global Services · Robins AFB, GA

    Potential Match
    • Avionics
    • Clearance-eligible
    • 2+ years

    Aircraft electrician at Robins AFB supporting C-5, C-17, C-130, F-15, and other workloads. Troubleshoots, calibrates, and repairs power distribution, lighting, and fuel indicating systems, and tests circuits with automated equipment and schematics. Needs two years of recent experience and a Secret clearance within nine months.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to electrical systems, testing, and technical troubleshooting.

    Shares 4 of your 8 skills:

    • Electrical Systems
    • Testing
    • Technical Troubleshooting
    • Equipment Operation
    View Job On tyonekjobs.applicantpro.com · Added Aug 28
  7. Avionics Technician

    Cutter Aviation · Broomfield, CO

    Potential Match
    • $30–$40 an hour
    • Avionics
    • 2+ years

    Avionics technician in Cutter Aviation's Broomfield, CO repair station. Installs, repairs, troubleshoots, and modifies avionics and airframe electrical systems on business aircraft, performs operational checks, and documents every discrepancy to Part 145 standards. Needs two or more years of avionics installation and repair experience; A&P preferred, FCC license optional, high school diploma required.

    Why this matched

    Your experience maps to aircraft maintenance, electrical systems, and testing.

    Shares 4 of your 8 skills:

    • Aircraft Maintenance
    • Electrical Systems
    • Testing
    • Safety
    View Job On cutteraviation.com · Added Sep 25