Job Description/Specification:
Amentum is seeking an experienced Senior Munitions Inspector to serve as the technical expert and advisor for the U.S. Air Force Munitions Surveillance Program (MSP). This position is responsible for managing the surveillance program, overseeing inspector training and certification, and ensuring the safety, serviceability, and accountability of military munitions.
The Senior Munitions Inspector plays a critical role in maintaining the reliability of the munitions stockpile. The position involves conducting inspections, evaluating munitions condition, identifying potential hazards, documenting results, and ensuring compliance with U.S. Air Force technical directives and explosives safety standards.
Candidates must have extensive military munitions experience, supervisory background, and knowledge of USAF munitions systems and procedures. Applicants must also be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship.
Key Responsibilities
Munitions Surveillance Program Management
The Senior Munitions Inspector manages the MSP in accordance with DAFMAN 21-201. Responsibilities include coordinating training, certification, and evaluations for assigned Munitions Inspectors and monitoring their performance to identify and address negative trends.
The role also involves advising the Munitions Superintendent on program matters and recommending actions to maintain effective surveillance and stockpile reliability.
Munitions Inspection and Technical Evaluation
The inspector conducts surveillance inspections of munitions and containers in accordance with applicable technical directives, including 11A-1-10. Duties include measuring, observing, testing, analyzing, classifying, and recording inspection results in the Theater Integrated Combat Munitions System (TICMS).
The position also includes inspecting and certifying munitions brass, residue, and containers; reconditioning or repairing defective items; and evaluating munitions production and equipment performance.
Inventory, Accountability, and Documentation
The Senior Munitions Inspector ensures inspection and accountability records are accurate and completed promptly. Responsibilities include:
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Operating and reviewing TICMS reports to maintain accurate stockpile information.
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Conducting warehouse inventories and resolving discrepancies.
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Coordinating with the Accountability Section and USAF Munitions Accountable Systems Officer (MASO) to address serviceability and accountability issues.
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Ensuring USAF custody accounts are included in the department's surveillance program.
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Identifying inventory or equipment trends and implementing corrective measures.
Safety and Operational Support
The role requires strict compliance with USAF and host-nation explosives safety, AFOSH, and security requirements. The inspector prepares and delivers general and explosives safety briefings, supports emergency response actions, and performs entry-controller duties when required.
The position may involve operating material-handling equipment, inspection tools, and maintenance equipment. Work schedules may include standby duties and support for peacetime and contingency operations.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
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High school diploma or equivalent.
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Formal USAF Munitions Systems training or equivalent U.S. military service training.
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At least seven years of experience with USAF military munitions or equivalent U.S. service.
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At least five years of combined supervisory experience in munitions activities and munitions material-handling equipment (MMHE).
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At least two years of experience as a USAF Munitions Inspector within the past 48 months, or completion of the relevant AETC in-resident or Mobile Training Team course within that period.
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Eligibility for the Senior Munitions Inspector prerequisites under DAFMAN 21-201.
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Intermediate knowledge of USAF supply and technical order systems and applicable munitions information systems.
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Proficiency with Windows and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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A valid home-country driver's license and ability to obtain a host-nation license.
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Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
Candidates must also be physically capable of performing the duties, including lifting, pushing, or pulling at least 50 pounds, wearing required PPE, and traveling domestically and internationally. Normal color perception and depth vision are required.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference may be given to candidates with experience in:
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USAF munitions storage, maintenance, control, and inspection procedures.
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TICMS, MC2, TMRS, and IMDS/DPAS M&U for munitions and MMHE.
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Forklift and tractor-trailer operation.
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A Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) degree in Munitions Management.
Work Environment
The position may be based in an office, maintenance shop, or warehouse, with extended outdoor work as operational requirements dictate. Employees must follow established technical standards, safety procedures, and quality processes.
Is This Senior Munitions Inspector Role Right for You?
This opportunity is suited to experienced military munitions professionals with inspection expertise, supervisory experience, and a strong commitment to explosives safety and stockpile accountability. Candidates who meet the USAF qualification requirements and hold the necessary U.S. citizenship and clearance eligibility may be well positioned for this specialized role with Amentum.