Artillery Mechanic

Job Description

The Army National Guard relies on Soldiers to test and maintain electrical systems for its ground weapons systems. As an Artillery Mechanic you will supervise and perform maintenance on all self‑propelled field artillery cannon weapon systems, including automotive, turret, fire control, and chemical protection subsystems.

• Maintain diesel power plants/packs, compression ignition engines and engine fuel systems, air induction systems, exhaust systems, cooling systems, engine starting and charging systems, and track hull electrical.
• Diagnose malfunctions, troubleshoot and perform other unit maintenance on carriage‑mounted armament, associated fire control and related systems, and components on all self‑propelled field artillery weapon systems.

• Electronic and mechanical principles and concepts.
• Use of electronic, electrical, and mechanical test equipment.
• Operation, testing, and maintenance of specific types of weapon systems.
• Understanding schematics, drawings, blueprints, and wiring diagrams.
• Preference for working with electronic or electrical equipment.
• Ability to perform work requiring accuracy and attention to detail.
• Interest in working with weapons.

Through training you will develop skills and experience to pursue civilian careers as an electronic mechanic, avionics technician, or missile facility system mechanic with civilian firms that design, build, and test weapons for the military.

Earn while you learn: you will learn valuable job skills while earning a regular paycheck and qualifying for tuition assistance. Artillery Mechanic training consists of 10 weeks of Basic Training and 15 weeks of Advanced Individual Training, with classroom and field components.

• 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).
• 401(k)-type savings plan.
• Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000).
• Health care benefits.
• VA home loans.
• Bonuses, if applicable.
• Most non‑prior service candidates earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend.

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard.
• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate.
• 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.

Requires military enlistment. Programs and benefits are subject to change. Ask your recruiter for the most up‑to‑date information.