Crew Chief

About the Role

This role involves performing and overseeing scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, and inspections on F-16 aircraft. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with F-16 airframe systems, propulsion, and flight controls, along with leadership skills to mentor junior technicians.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections, servicing, and maintenance on F-16 aircraft, ensuring airworthiness and operational readiness.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, pneumatic, and flight control systems.
• Perform scheduled phase maintenance, launch and recovery operations, and component replacements as required.
• Utilize technical manuals, schematics, and diagnostic equipment to assess and repair aircraft discrepancies.
• Document maintenance actions accurately in the aircraft maintenance tracking system.
• Ensure compliance with FAA regulations, OEM technical data, and company policies.
• Coordinate with other maintenance personnel and supervisors to optimize workflow and minimize aircraft downtime.
• Train and provide technical guidance to junior technicians and support personnel.
• Maintain a high level of safety awareness and follow established procedures to prevent damage to personnel and equipment.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of F-16 maintenance experience, preferably at a Level 7 (Craftsman) skill level.
• A&P license preferred but not required; previous military training on F-16 aircraft is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of F-16 airframe systems, powerplants, hydraulics, flight controls, and avionics integration.
• Previous experience working in a civilian or contractor-operated F-16 maintenance environment.
• Familiarity with maintenance tracking systems such as IMDS, ALIS, or similar platforms.
• Leadership experience, with the ability to train and mentor junior technicians.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to maintain professional appearance.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Must have normal color vision as defined by GMRE, with a passing score of 75% or greater.
• Occasional travel may be required for meetings, trainings, and/or site visits.

Security and Other Requirements

• Must have a minimum of an active U.S. SECRET clearance and be subject to a government security investigation.
• Must have a valid driver’s license; driving or renting a car for company business is expected with some frequency.
• Must be able to pass a background check to be granted access to specific working location installation bases.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO), or Paid Sick Leave (PSL) based on state laws.
• Paid holidays.
• Life insurance.

Pay

$41.19 per hour.