2W1X1 Aircraft Armament Systems

2W1X1 is the AFSC code for Aircraft Armament Systems in the Air Force. Aircraft Armament Systems specialists: Load and unload nuclear and non-nuclear munitions, explosives, and propellant devices on aircraft Manage, control, maintain, and install aircraft bomb, rocket, and missile release, launch, suspension, and monitor systems Manage, control, maintain, and install guns and gun mounts Manage, control, maintain, and install related munitions handling, loading, and test equipment Trainees in AFSC 2W1X1 complete a basic armament systems course and an advanced armament systems course. They learn how to safely handle both nuclear and non-nuclear munitions and how to safely dispose of hazardous waste and materials. In October 2023, the 25th percentile hourly rate for Aircraft Armament Systems was $80,000, and the 75th percentile was $119,500.