Crew Chief

Job Summary

• 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.

Roles and 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.

Why Work for GMRE?

GMRE is a small veteran-owned company who cares about our employees. We offer health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), vacation, Paid Time Off (PTO), or Paid Sick Leave (PSL) based on state laws, paid holidays, and life insurance to all permanent full-time employees. GMRE’s mission is to provide high quality engineering and technical services to help our customers grow and succeed.

GMRE is an equal opportunity employer. GMRE is committed to making employment decisions based on valid requirements, without regard to age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local laws.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.