Aircraft Mechanic / Crew Chief- F-16 Fighter Jet
Job Description
SkyBridge Aviation is seeking experienced Aircraft Mechanics / Crew Chiefs to support a premier military aircraft F-16 flight line program in Greenville, South Carolina. This is a long-term opportunity to join a world-class aerospace team performing launch, recovery, inspections, troubleshooting, servicing, maintenance, and repair on advanced military fighter aircraft.
This role is ideal for experienced military or commercial aircraft mechanics who enjoy working in an operational flight line environment and want the opportunity to support one of the industry's most recognized fighter aircraft programs.
Position Highlights
- Location: Greenville, SC
- Pay: $40.00/hour with an Active Secret Security Clearance | $38.00/hour without an Active Clearance
- Shift Differential: +$1.00/hour for Night Shift
- Weekly Pay
- Long-Term Opportunity
- Benefits Available
- No Tools Required
- Fast Hiring Process
Available Shifts- Must be open to work any of these shifts below
Day Shift
Monday through Thursday
4:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Weekend Day Shift
Friday through Sunday
5:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Night Shift
Monday through Thursday
3:30 PM – 2:00 AM
+$1.00/hour Shift Differential
Essential Duties
- Perform launch and recovery operations on military aircraft
- Conduct scheduled and unscheduled aircraft maintenance on the flight line
- Perform pre-flight, thru-flight, post-flight, and special inspections
- Troubleshoot aircraft discrepancies and complete corrective maintenance
- Remove, install, adjust, and operationally check aircraft components and systems
- Service aircraft with fuel, oil, hydraulic fluid, oxygen, and nitrogen as required
- Perform engine runs and operational checks when authorized
- Read and interpret technical manuals, maintenance procedures, and engineering documentation
- Document maintenance actions in accordance with company and customer requirements
- Maintain aircraft readiness while adhering to all safety and quality standards
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of recent aircraft mechanic or crew chief experience
- Recent military or commercial fixed-wing aircraft maintenance experience
- Flight line maintenance experience required
- Experience performing launch and recovery operations
- Experience conducting pre-flight, thru-flight, post-flight, and phase inspections
- Strong troubleshooting and aircraft systems maintenance experience
- Ability to read and interpret aircraft technical manuals and maintenance documentation
- Experience removing, installing, rigging, and operationally checking aircraft components
- Active Secret Security Clearance preferred
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
Preferred Experience
- Military fighter aircraft programs
- Aircraft launch and recovery operations
- Flight line maintenance
- Crew Chief experience
- Aircraft servicing and operational checks
- Aircraft inspections and troubleshooting
- Depot or production flight operations
- High-tempo military maintenance environment
Pay: $34.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
