F-16 APG Crew Chief Mechanic

Step onto the F‑16 line in Greenville

Picture your shift beginning on a quiet ramp at 1500. You review the work cards, walk an F‑16 you know by tail number, and begin prepping for launch. Panels come off, systems come alive, and your experience guides fast, precise decisions. By recovery, another mission‑ready aircraft returns to the line because you owned the details.

Chipton‑Ross is hiring an experienced APG professional to support F‑16 sustainment, repair, and overhaul activities in Greenville, SC. You’ll be part of a site operations maintenance team trusted to keep aircraft ready for what comes next.

What you’ll handle

• Execute general maintenance, troubleshooting, and corrective actions across electro‑mechanical and pneumatic systems
• Perform operational checkouts and scheduled/unscheduled inspections of key subsystems, including:
• Electrical, hydraulic, and propulsion systems
• Landing gear and flight controls
• Fueling/defueling operations
• Airframe, interiors/furnishings, and crew‑escape systems
• Support aircraft movement, flight line launch/recovery, and ground operations
• Remove/reinstall panels, components, and hardware to access and service work areas
• Adhere to technical data, safety protocols, and quality standards on every task
• Contribute to sustainment, repair, and overhaul on operational F‑16 aircraft

What you bring

• 6+ years of recent aircraft maintenance experience (candidates with 4+ years and strong, relevant F‑16 experience may be considered)
• F‑16 experience is required
• Hands‑on knowledge of systems such as:
• Landing gear
• Powerplants
• Flight controls
• Fuel systems
• Aircraft launch, recovery, and ground movement
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited)

Skills Matrix (Required)

• Aircraft Crew Chief / Mechanic experience: 4–6 years
• F‑16 aircraft experience: 4–6 years
• Fighter aircraft experience (F‑16, F‑18, F‑22, F‑35): 4–6 years

Work schedule

• Full‑Time Contract Ends - 1/2027
• 2nd Shift Position
• Monday – Thursday 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM
• Initial training conducted on 1st shift; transition to 2nd shift after completion

Why Chipton‑Ross

We partner with leading aerospace and defense organizations to place proven aviation pros on high‑impact programs where experience, safety, and technical excellence matter.

Ready to keep F‑16s mission‑capable? Apply now.